Halvane

Datasheet

H1 technical specifications

Every number we publish for the H1, measured in our Copenhagen workshop. Values reflect firmware 1.4.0.

Document
HV-DS-H1
Revision
1.4 / 2026-09-08
Model
H1 (HV-H1-BODY)
Units
SI, mm, g

01Sensor

Type36.0 x 24.0 mm back-side illuminated CMOS, full frame
Effective pixels40.2 million
Total pixels41.6 million
Maximum image size7752 x 5184 px (3:2)
Aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9, 65:24
Low-pass filterNone
Sensor cleaningUltrasonic vibration at start-up and shut-down (can be switched off)
ProcessorHV-Core 2

02Sensitivity

Native ISO range64 to 25,600
Extended ISO range32 to 102,400
Auto ISO64 to 12,800, with user-set upper limit and minimum shutter speed
Dual gainSecond gain stage engages at ISO 640

03Shutter

TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Mechanical shutter1/4000 s to 30 s; Bulb up to 60 min
Electronic shutter1/16000 s to 30 s
Electronic front curtainYes, selectable
Flash synchronisation1/200 s (mechanical shutter)
Rated shutter life200,000 cycles
Continuous shooting8 fps mechanical, 15 fps electronic, 14-bit raw
Buffer78 raw frames to CFexpress Type B

04Focus

SystemHybrid phase and contrast detection
Focus points425 phase-detection points
CoverageApprox. 94 percent of frame
Detection range-5 EV to +20 EV (f/1.2 equivalent, ISO 100)
Subject detectionFaces, eyes, bodies
Manual focus aidsPeaking in 3 colours, 6x and 12x magnification, distance scale in EVF

05Stabilisation

Type5-axis sensor-shift
CorrectionUp to 5.5 stops (CIPA, HV 40 mm f/2.4)
Adapted lensesFocal length entered manually, 8 mm to 800 mm

06Viewfinder and screen

Viewfinder0.5 in OLED, 3.69 million dots, offset top-left
Magnification0.72x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1 dioptre)
Eyepoint20 mm
Dioptre adjustment-4 to +2
Rear screen3.0 in TFT LCD, 2.1 million dots, touch, tilting 90 degrees up and 45 degrees down

07Video

Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 at 30p, 25p, 24p
High frame rate1920 x 1080 at 120p
Colour10-bit 4:2:2 H.265 or 8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Recording limit60 min per clip
AudioStereo built-in microphone, 3.5 mm input

08Files and storage

Still formatsDNG 14-bit lossless compressed, DNG 12-bit, HEIF 10-bit, JPEG
Card slots1 x CFexpress Type B, 1 x SD (UHS-II)
Slot optionsOverflow, backup, raw to CFexpress and JPEG to SD

09Connectivity and ports

USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), charging and power delivery
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Audio3.5 mm stereo microphone input; no headphone output
RemoteThrough USB-C and Bluetooth
WirelessWi-Fi 802.11ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy
Accessory shoeISO 518 hot shoe, single centre contact

10Power

BatteryHB-1 lithium-ion, 7.2 V, 2,100 mAh, 15.1 Wh
Battery life (CIPA)410 shots with EVF; 470 shots with rear screen
Charging in cameraVia USB-C, approx. 2 h 30 min from empty at 15 W
Operating while poweredYes, USB Power Delivery 9 V / 3 A or higher

11Body

Lens mountHalvane HV mount, 17.5 mm flange distance
MaterialsMagnesium alloy chassis; aluminium top and base plates
Weather sealing38 gaskets; dust and splash resistant (IP53 equivalent with a sealed HV lens)
Operating temperature-10 to 40 degrees C
Dimensions (W x H x D)131.5 x 78.0 x 41.2 mm, excluding eyecup
Weight, body only498 g
Weight with battery and card562 g
Tripod socket1/4 in-20, on the optical axis
FinishesGraphite (black anodised) and Raw Aluminium (bead-blasted, clear anodised)
131.578.0ABCDEALL DIMENSIONS IN MM / SCALE 1:1 AT 6 PX PER MM
Front elevationDimensions in mm

Battery figures are measured to the CIPA standard at 23 degrees C with a freshly charged HB-1 and a 64 GB CFexpress Type B card. Specifications may change with firmware. See firmware release notes for changes since launch, and lens mount compatibility for adapted lenses.