The XPan was an extremely unique camera, providing the advantages of the 35mm format but also the ability to swiftly change to full panorama format without having to change the film. The XPan utilized a dual-format, producing both full panorama 24x65mm format in addition to conventional 24x36mm format on the exact same film.

Apr 7, 2018 · The XPAN is a 35mm, manual focus, rangefinder camera with an aperture priority/ exposure compensation mode and all manual exposure option. It’s ‘schtick’ is that it shoots a wide-format or ‘panoramic’ negative.

Jul 8, 2022 · They made a double length metal shutter, used bespoke medium format lenses for maximum coverage and minimum distortion, and built a one of kind panoramic viewfinder.

Dec 1, 2023 · The Hasselblad XPan / Fujifilm TX-1 offers rangefinder lenses specially designed for Fujifilm’s panoramic format. With focal lengths of 30mm, 45mm, and 90mm, you can fully embrace the panoramic format thanks to the generous image circles of these specially developed interchangeable lenses.

Feb 20, 2020 · The Hasselblad XPan is a legendary one-of-a-kind 35mm panoramic rangefinder worthy of its cult camera status, but at over $3,000, is it worthy of your money? In this video and article, we’ll take...

Feb 11, 2017 · Make no mistake about it, the Hasselblad X-Pan isn’t a camera designed for hobbyists, it’s a professional level system with optics to rival even the mighty M glass in both price and quality. This titanium and aluminum beauty is a joint venture between Fuji and Hasselblad.

Jan 19, 2024 · XPan models were interchangeable-lens rangefinder cameras that used approximately two frames of 35mm film to capture panoramic pictures in a 65:24 aspect ratio.

Mar 7, 2023 · Hasselblad XPan, a.k.a. Fujifilm TX-1 panoramic 35mm film rangefinder, is one of the priciest film cameras you can own today — but its owners swear it’s worth every penny. Introduced in 1998, this camera truly makes the most of 35mm film with a 65×24mm exposure area and a 1:2708 aspect ratio.

The Hasselblad XPan is a 35mm rangefinder camera like my Leicas but comes in a titanium – aluminium body. The XPan has a built in light meter like the Leica M6 and like all Leica M cameras is a coupled rangefinder camera system with interchangeable lenses.

Jun 25, 2017 · It shoots normal 35mm film, but rather than the conventional 24×36 frame, its gate is 24x65mm. In laymans terms it shoots “panoramic”, or more accurately “wide aspect ratio” photos.