Why Does This Hasselblad XPan Cost $42,000?

The Hasselblad XPan camera has always been something that's coveted by many a photographer. It took 35mm film and made it panoramic. But it also did so in a pretty compact format -- which means that you didn't need to think about doing pushups to life a Texas Leica.

Considering how lightweight those were, that's saying something. Of course, we're kidding because we know that photographers are afraid of doing pushups, but it is worth the cost? Well, a Hasselblad XPan appeared on Ebay. And the cost? $42,000. .

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2025-3-17 07:00

Источник: thephoblographer.com

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