Hasselblad US Interview

By: Pete Myers
Michael Reichmann and I recently discovered a common interest in our work. We both have purchased new Hasselblad H2 camera systems within two weeks of each other.
Michael’s H2 camera body is equipped with the Hasselblad 50-110 HC zoom lens, and is recording to his Phase One P45 digital back. My configuration utilizes the Hasselblad 50mm HC fixed focus lens, and is recording to film for my monochrome landscape work (www.petemyers.com).
For many years, Michael has been a dedicated Contax medium format camera user, while I have been a dedicated Leica M series camera user. For both of us, moving to the Hasselblad H series is a significant experiment.
Camera-manufacturer Hasselblad USA has recently undergone numerous changes internally, under rapidly changing market conditions. The company seems to have a new direction in both its product line and business structure.
After I learned of Michael’s and my common interest in the future of Hasselblad, I suggested an ...