New Hasselblad X2D firmware update and first 90mm f/2.5 V review

Hasselblad released a new firmware update for the X2D:

  • Added face detection in Autofocus mode.*
    * Face detection is not available for lenses without autofocus and should be enabled in Control Screen after firmware update.
  • Added the HEIF format with a colour depth of 10 bit. Select HEIF or RAW+HEIF as the image format in the Quality settings.
  • Added live view support for tethered shooting when the camera is connected to the Phocus Mobile 2 app or Phocus for Mac.**
    ** The latest version of Phocus Mobile 2 or Phocus for Mac is required.
  • Optimised sensor calibration to improve image quality.
  • Added support for Profoto A10 for Nikon in TTL mode. This flash is now compatible with the following air remotes: Profoto Connect Pro, Profoto Connect, and Air Remote TTL.

And we also have the first reviews of the new 90mm f/2.5 V lens:

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You can get the lens now at:
Amazon US (SAVE 15% “152MKFE6“, ends in 12.5)
Amazon DE (SAVE 15% “DUHMCG6T“, ends in 12.31).
Pergear (SAVE 20% “BFCM2023PERGEAR“, ends in 12.1)

Features:
1. Maximum F13 aperture for greater depth of field at close distances.
2. Cinema industry-standard 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears compatible with follow focus and iris controls.
3. Manually focus on objects only 0.8cm away at 2x magnification. A wide 75° perspective to create a “bug-eye” effect.
4. Waterproof front barrel for underwater shots without requiring a waterproof housing.
5. Long lens barrel for access to tight spaces, stay a safe distance from subjects. 1/4″-20 thread for mounting of fill lights