OnePlus, the global technology brand, is launching the new XPan Mode on its latest flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. Co-developed with its strategic camera partner, Hasselblad, XPan Mode allows users to share compelling and creative visual stories by recreating the classic experience of the unique Hasselblad XPan camera in a smartphone.
XPan Mode on the Hasselblad Camera for Mobile has been designed to replicate the experience of using Hasselblad’s XPan camera, which provided the advantages of the 35mm format together with the ability to swiftly switch to full panorama format without having to change the film. With a unique field of view, photos taken with XPan Mode present new perspectives and modes of storytelling for users.
Some of the key features of the XPan Mode include:
Two focal lengths, restoring two classic lenses of Hasselblad XPan
With its two focal lengths of 30mm and 45mm, reminiscent of two classic lenses
on the original Hasselblad XPan camera, enthusiasts will have the opportunity
to shoot panoramic images with a preview straight from the viewfinder on the
OnePlus camera app, bringing the unique perspective of the classic XPan camera
to a more accessible medium. Unique details from the Hasselblad XPan camera
were meticulously recreated on XPan Mode to provide users a true Hasselblad
XPan experience.
Aspect ratio of 65:24, allowing for unique storytelling
Photos taken with XPan Mode have an aspect ratio of 65:24, the same as the
original Hasselblad XPan camera. The images taken on XPan Mode are cropped from
the 48MP main camera and 50MP ultra-wide camera instead of the default 12MP
mode. The result is a high-resolution image over 20MP. XPan images
feature 7552 × 2798 resolution on 30mm and 7872 × 2916 resolution on 45mm.
Default color based on classic black and white film
OnePlus worked with Hasselblad on two film simulation profiles for XPan Mode,
including a color mode and a unique black and white mode. XPan Mode on the
OnePlus 9 Series opens in black and white, alluding to the tone and style of a
classic black and white film used in XPan cameras. The black and white mode
aids in storytelling with a different perspective - be it portraits, street
photography, or architecture. The color mode has also been optimized with
Hasselblad, giving it a rich and realistic color profile. Users can switch
between color and black and white according to their preferences.
Paying homage to the ritual of film development
In XPan Mode, once the shutter is pressed, the frozen picture will first be
presented as a negative film developing into the image to be saved on your
phone. This is reminiscent of the traditional film camera and pays homage to
the ritual of film development.
Bengaluru, September 17, 2021