Hasselblad X2D — Field Cards

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Exposure Triangle
ISO
More ISO → More Light · More Noise
ValueWhen to use
6400
Night / indoor
3200
Low light
1600
Indoor evening
800
Overcast
400
Open shade
200
Bright / cloudy
64
Full sun · base
X2D 100C Notes
Base ISO
64
Auto ISO max
3200
Avoid
f/16 (diffraction)
Don't fear ISO 3200 — the X2D 100MP sensor handles it remarkably well.
Exposure Triangle
Aperture
Wider (lower f/) → More Light · Less DOF
f-stopBest for
f/2.8
Portraits · low light
f/4
Street · indoor
f/5.6
Groups · versatile
f/8
Landscape · sharpest
f/11
Starburst · deep DOF
f/16
Avoid on X2D
XCD 28P Sweet Spots
Sharpest
f/8
Street / travel
f/4
Portrait
f/2.8
Starburst
f/11
Max usable
f/11
f/16+ causes diffraction on the 100MP sensor — stay at f/11 max for landscapes.
Exposure Triangle
Shutter Speed
Slower → More Light · More Motion Blur
SpeedEffect
1/8
Tripod · light trails
1/30
IBIS · still subjects
1/60
Handheld min
1/125
People · conference
1/250
Street · freeze motion
1/500
Action · sport
Handheld Rules
Min safe (28P)
1/60
Recommended
1/125
People / groups
1/125–1/160
Street
1/250
IBIS advantage
~3 stops
IBIS stabilises camera shake — not subject movement. Always use 1/125 minimum when people are in frame.
Preset 1
Street / Travel
XCD 28P or 55V · Aperture Priority
Settings
Aperture
f/4
Min Shutter
1/250
ISO
Auto · max 3200
Mode
Aperture Priority
Focus
Single point AF
Drive
Single shot
White balance
Auto
Format
RAW + HEIF
Use When
Markets, plazas, candid moments, spontaneous street scenes.
Tips
f/4 freezes motion while keeping versatile depth of field for unpredictable scenes.
EV 0 default · dial to -0.3 on bright days to protect highlights.
Preset 2
Landscape / Scenic
XCD 28P · Aperture Priority
Settings
Aperture
f/8
Min Shutter
1/125
ISO
Auto · max 800
Mode
Aperture Priority
Focus
Single AF / MF
Drive
Single shot
White balance
Auto
Format
RAW + HEIF
Use When
Beaches, mountains, architecture, wide scenic vistas.
Tips
f/8 maximises sharpness across the full 100MP frame. Lower ISO preserves dynamic range.
Focus 1/3 into the scene. Add foreground elements to anchor wide compositions.
Preset 3
People / Candid
XCD 55V · Aperture Priority
Settings
Aperture
f/2.8
Min Shutter
1/160
ISO
Auto · max 3200
Mode
Aperture Priority
Focus
Single point AF
Drive
Single shot
White balance
Auto
Format
RAW + HEIF
Use When
Friends, small groups, conferences, candid portraits.
Tips
f/2.8 separates subject from background. 1/160 keeps fast enough for natural movement.
AF point on the eye. Shoot 2 frames per moment to avoid blinks.
Indoor Shooting
Conference
X2D 100C · XCD 2.5/55V
Settings
Mode
Aperture Priority
1:1 / couple
f/2.8–3.2
Small group
f/4
Min shutter
1/125–1/160
ISO
Auto · max 3200
Typical expo.
f/2.8 · 1/125 · 800
White balance
Auto
Shutter mode
Electronic · Silent
Tips
Centre subjects to avoid edge distortion with the 28P.
Step back and shoot wider — crop later using the 100MP resolution.
Silent mode for talks. 2 frames per moment to avoid blinks.
Europe — XCD 28P
Daylight Scenes
Streets · Canals · Golden Hour
Streets / Plazas
Aperture
f/8
ISO · Shutter
64 · Auto 1/250–1000
EV
0
Canals / Rivers
Aperture
f/8
ISO · Shutter
64 · 1/200+
EV
-0.3
CPL filter — rotate carefully to enhance reflections.
Golden Hour / Sunset
Aperture
f/8–11
ISO
64–200
WB
Daylight or Cloudy
EV
-0.3
f/11 for a sun starburst effect.
Europe — XCD 28P
Interiors & Night
Cathedrals · Blue Hour · Tripod
Cathedral — Bright Interiors
Aperture
f/5.6
ISO · Shutter
200–800 · 1/60+
Cathedral — Dim Interiors
Aperture
f/4
ISO · Shutter
800–3200 · 1/60 (IBIS)
Expose for highlights (stained glass). Lift shadows in post.
Blue Hour — Handheld
Aperture
f/4
ISO · Shutter
800–3200 · 1/30–1/60
Blue Hour — Tripod  Best
Aperture
f/8
ISO · Shutter
64 · 5–20 sec
Blue hour over canals = dramatic reflections. Use tripod for maximum quality.
Field Notes
AF & Handling
Hasselblad X2D 100C
Focus Modes
Landscapes
Single AF
Moving subjects
Continuous AF
Portraits
Single · Eye AF
Conference
Single zone
Quick Presets
Assign Street / Landscape / People to a custom button or quick menu for instant switching in the field.
Golden Rules
ISO 3200 — don't fear it. The sensor handles it well.
Avoid f/16 — diffraction on the 100MP sensor.
100MP — shoot wider, crop in post.
RAW+HEIF — always, for maximum flexibility.
Silent shutter for quiet conferences or talks.
IBIS ≈ 3 stops — stabilises camera, not subjects.