Looking for recommendations on where to buy X2D2 and XCD 35-100

[Threadcutter308]

Hello Everyone,

I'm going to be ordering an X2D2 and XCD35-100 within about the next month or so. It will be a U.S. originated and U.S. delivered order. I have never purchased anything made by Hasselblad before. I am a longtime Fuji user and I presently have a GFX50Sii with the usual lens assortment. Generally happy with Fuji, but I'm looking for the next level upgrade. I've been looking at/researching the X2D and X2D2's for about 3 years and there is no question that I want to go the X2D2 route.

I intend to buy new/sealed/from a Hasselbld authorized Distributor, but I am also leaning heavily in the direction of buying from Hasselblad Online/Direct. This is based upon my belief that Hasselblad Direct will be as good (and hopefully/probably better) as any of their distributors in terms of service and support. I won't go into specific details here, but I have looked at many of the distributors and I'm just not very excited about dropping a $12.5K order in their lap, then having to worry about what their 30 day/12/24/60 month commitment is to my continued satisfaction with the product. One thing I will say is that I won't be buying the Hassy gear through Amazon. I've seen too many instances where buyers of high end products have purchased through Amazon, only to find out that the order was fulfilled by a non-authorized vendor and the manufacturer won't honor the warranty.

So, I'm looking for your recommendations based upon your experience with whomever you bought your Hassy gear from. Doesn't have to even be X2D2/XCD35-100. Who is good ?Who have you been happy with ? Is Hasselblad Direct the best way to go, or are there distributors in the U.S. that do a better job ? If you'd prefer, please DM me if you'd prefer not to post your response publicly.

TIA

 

[Artdesign]

Hello Everyone,

I'm going to be ordering an X2D2 and XCD35-100 within about the next month or so. It will be a U.S. originated and U.S. delivered order. I have never purchased anything made by Hasselblad before. I am a longtime Fuji user and I presently have a GFX50Sii with the usual lens assortment. Generally happy with Fuji, but I'm looking for the next level upgrade. I've been looking at/researching the X2D and X2D2's for about 3 years and there is no question that I want to go the X2D2 route.

I intend to buy new/sealed/from a Hasselbld authorized Distributor, but I am also leaning heavily in the direction of buying from Hasselblad Online/Direct. This is based upon my belief that Hasselblad Direct will be as good (and hopefully/probably better) as any of their distributors in terms of service and support. I won't go into specific details here, but I have looked at many of the distributors and I'm just not very excited about dropping a $12.5K order in their lap, then having to worry about what their 30 day/12/24/60 month commitment is to my continued satisfaction with the product. One thing I will say is that I won't be buying the Hassy gear through Amazon. I've seen too many instances where buyers of high end products have purchased through Amazon, only to find out that the order was fulfilled by a non-authorized vendor and the manufacturer won't honor the warranty.

So, I'm looking for your recommendations based upon your experience with whomever you bought your Hassy gear from. Doesn't have to even be X2D2/XCD35-100. Who is good ?Who have you been happy with ? Is Hasselblad Direct the best way to go, or are there distributors in the U.S. that do a better job ? If you'd prefer, please DM me if you'd prefer not to post your response publicly.

TIA

 

[Artdesign]

If you just want to purchase, Hasselblad is fine….However I recommend Steve Hendrix at Capture Integration in Atlanta GA….Price will be the same, but the big diff is communication and advice after purchase….Capture Integration specializes in medium format and they are great for answering questions and suggesting the right equipment for your needs

 

[Threadcutter308]

If you just want to purchase, Hasselblad is fine….However I recommend Steve Hendrix at Capture Integration in Atlanta GA….Price will be the same, but the big diff is communication and advice after purchase….Capture Integration specializes in medium format and they are great for answering questions and suggesting the right equipment for your needs

Thank You very much ! I will do some research on them.

And yes, I'm resigned to the fact that I won't find any discounts from anyone, which is why I'm putting more focus on who I buy it from. And, I DO want to stick with an Authorized re-seller.

 

[Artdesign]

Thank You very much ! I will do some research on them.

And yes, I'm resigned to the fact that I won't find any discounts from anyone, which is why I'm putting more focus on who I buy it from. And, I DO want to stick with an Authorized re-seller.

You can find them on YouTube

 

[Marengo]

Desconozco la situación de ventas de Hasselblad en Estados Unidos, ya que vivo en España. Solo puedo hablar desde mi propia experiencia. Llevo muchos años trabajando con Hasselblad, desde 1980, empezando con sistemas analógicos y luego pasando a los digitales. Dado que solo hay un representante autorizado de Hasselblad en mi país —y ellos no realizan reparaciones, sino que simplemente reciben la cámara y la envían a Suecia—, siempre he tratado directamente con Hasselblad y nunca me han fallado. La última compra que hice, hace tres años, fue la Hasselblad 907X 50C junto con los objetivos de 75 mm, 28 mm y 45 mm. Todo ha ido a la perfección, sin ningún problema.

 

[Threadcutter308]

Desconozco la situación de ventas de Hasselblad en Estados Unidos, ya que vivo en España. Solo puedo hablar desde mi propia experiencia. Llevo muchos años trabajando con Hasselblad, desde 1980, empezando con sistemas analógicos y luego pasando a los digitales. Dado que solo hay un representante autorizado de Hasselblad en mi país —y ellos no realizan reparaciones, sino que simplemente reciben la cámara y la envían a Suecia—, siempre he tratado directamente con Hasselblad y nunca me han fallado. La última compra que hice, hace tres años, fue la Hasselblad 907X 50C junto con los objetivos de 75 mm, 28 mm y 45 mm. Todo ha ido a la perfección, sin ningún problema.

¡Muchas gracias! Hasselblad cuenta con una tienda en línea para realizar compras aquí en Estados Unidos. He asumido que su servicio sería tan bueno —o incluso mejor— que el de cualquier distribuidor autorizado del país; sin embargo, dependiendo del fabricante, a veces esto no es así. Hasta ahora, no he visto nada que me preocupe respecto a comprar directamente en la tienda en línea de Hasselblad. Hay un par de distribuidores autorizados a los que consideraría comprarles, pero, en igualdad de condiciones, probablemente compraré a través de la tienda en línea de Hasselblad.
¡Gracias de nuevo!