Hasselblad lets camera shoot 200 megapixel photos

The Swedish Hasselblad has released the H5D-200C MS, a camera that can take pictures with a resolution of 200 megapixels. For this, the camera uses several images that are combined into a total shot.

The cmos sensor in the H5D-200C MS, which is identical to the sensor in the H5D-50c and measures 43.8×32.9mm, has 6200×8272 pixels, good for 50 megapixels. When taking a 200 megapixel photo, the sensor, which is packed in a frame, is shifted a little bit in a short time with the help of piezo actuators. The images are then combined into a total image.

There are modes where four or six images are combined. A 200 megapixel photo is saved in an 8bit tiff format, where a file is approximately 600MB in weight, or in a raw format with an average file size of 400MB. Images are stored on a compact flash card, while communication with a PC is via firewire 800.

With its multi-shot method, the 2.5 kg H5D-200C MS is mainly intended for making studio recordings and still lifes. Despite the fact that the camera does not lend itself to action photos, Hasselblad states that his technique of overlapping images ensures sharper photos without moiré. However, the professional camera has a hefty price tag: the body already carries a price tag of 39,000 euros.