Hasselblad 500C
The Hasselblad 500C is a 6x6 medium format SLR introduced in 1957 as the first leaf-shutter model in Hasselblad's V system. It uses interchangeable film backs, viewfinders and Carl Zeiss lenses with in-lens Synchro-Compur shutters, and was positioned as a professional studio and location camera. Production continued until it was superseded by the 500C/M in 1970.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for body-only or light-kit 500C lots have ranged from about £240 to £1,900, with a median close to £760. In 2025 and early 2026, bodies fetching a working Zeiss 80mm Planar and A12 back typically sell for around £500 to £1,100 at saleroom level, while stripped or cosmetically tired examples can change hands for under £350. Condition of the leaf shutter, film back light seals and chrome finish drives most of the price spread you see today.
Variants
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Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: June 2026
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| Jun 2026 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 287) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Camera Body
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serial number TU 73947, body G-VG, shutter mechanism works, with waist level finder, |
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| Mar 2026 | £882 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 324)
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Serial No: 70SP11125 Body: G Shutter: working Lens: Hasselblad HC 80mm f/2.8 (7CSH11588) Optics: VG - light internal dust Notes: complete with HV90x ... read more |
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| Jan 2026 | £480 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 70) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Camera
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A Hasselblad 500 C Camera, chrome, serial no UV 117264, shutter working body G, paint wear to tripod plate & finder hood, with Carl Zeiss C 80mm |
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| Dec 2025 | £525 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | — | |
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Auction: Photography, Science & Travel (Lot 3011) Title: Hasselblad 500C medium format camera, serial no. TC60836, circa 1965, with Carl Zeiss Plan...
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Hasselblad 500C medium format camera, serial no. TC60836, circa 1965, with Carl Zeiss Plan... |
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| Nov 2025 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 210) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Camera
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A Hasselblad 500 C Camera, chrome, serial no TU 74674, shutter not working, winder knob jammed, body G, some blistering to chome on winder side, |
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| Nov 2025 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 225) Title: A Hasselblad 500/C Camera
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A Hasselblad 500/C Camera, serial no TR 80713, film advance knob jammed, body G-VG, with Car Zeiss C 120mm f.5.6 S-Planar lens, serial no 4166755, |
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| Nov 2025 | £500 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 203) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad 500 C Camera, chrome, serial no TE 92101, shutter working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss C 80mm f/2.8 Planar lens, shutter working, barrel |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 1,500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02396) Title: Hasselblad 500C 'Service Camera'
Description:
Interesting extremely early 500C body, the 58th (production starts with no.CU30001) for internal testing purpose, in very good, original condition, with a plate engraved with 'Service Camera NO 43 Property of Victor Hasselblad - Sweden' placed on the bottom, note on the left side of the front, 2 holes for a motor drive attachment which never came into production in this form, with body cap and rear cap. |
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| Oct 2025 | £325 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 137) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Camera Body
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black, serial number CE 36873, body G-VG, working, charges and fires, with front and rear cap. |
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| Oct 2025 | £1,134 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 69) Title: An Extensive Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
An Extensive Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera Outfit Serial No: T`U78234 (Body), CU36861 (A12 Film Back), UH306383 (A70 Film Back), UT313135 (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Jul 2025 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 5) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Camera
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A Hasselblad 500 C Camera, serial no TT 70021, shutter not working, advance knob jammed, shutter doors open, body G, with Carl Zeiss C T* 80mm f/2.8 |
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| Jul 2025 | £693 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 327) Title: Hasselblad 500C with Distagon 50mm Wide Angle Lens
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Hasselblad 500C with Distagon 50mm Wide Angle Lens. Body #Ti55287, shutter firing (signs of normal use) with two film backs, one a tight fit (both ... read more |
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| Apr 2025 | £625 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 241) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, serial number TU78366, body G, shutter mechanism working, with a waist-level chimney finder, and a Carl Zeiss Sonnar f/4 150mm lens, barrel G |
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| Apr 2025 | £562 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 240) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
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black, serial number TV46081, body G, shutter mechanism working, with a waist-level chimney finder which has been personalised, and a Carl Zeiss |
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| Apr 2025 | £812 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 247) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, serial number TE94443, body G, mirror and advance works, with a Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, barrel G, shutter sticks, optics F-G witg |
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| Mar 2025 | £151 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 179) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera Body
Description:
A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera Body Serial No: TU71063 (Body), TR252157 (A12 Film Back) Body: F/G Shutter: untested - mirror not (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Mar 2025 | £756 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 178) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera
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A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera Serial No: TU77387 (Body) US 153220 (Film Back) Body: G - black waist level finder, small loss of (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Jan 2025 | £1,008 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 90) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera
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A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera Serial No: TR85292 Body: F/G Shutter: working Lens: Carl Zeiss 80mm f/2.8 Planar (2572279) Optics: P - ... read more |
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| Oct 2024 | £693 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 140) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Outfit
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A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Outfit Serial No: CE 39564 with magazines - CR41764/CU 35658 Body: F/G some age related wear Shutter: completely (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Oct 2024 | £800 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1983) Title: Hasselblad 500C medium format camera outfit, serial number TI55027, circa 1964, with Carl Zeiss
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Hasselblad 500C medium format camera outfit, serial number TI55027, circa 1964, with Carl Zeiss |
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| Oct 2024 | £500 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 249) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad 500 C Camera, chrome, serial no UH 12691, shutter working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss 80mm f/2.8 Plannar C lens, shutter working, slow |
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| Aug 2024 | £238 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 145) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number TV45602, body G, viewfinder works nicely, body only, not further tested. |
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| Jun 2024 | £1,125 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 360) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, serial number TU 72382, body G, shutter working, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, barrel G, optics F-G with internal dust and light |
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| Jun 2024 | £525 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 361) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Film Camera
Description:
black, serial number CR34370, body F-G, advance and shutter jammed, with Carl Zeiss Planar T* f/2.8 80mm lens and Synchro-Compur shutter, barrel G, |
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| Jun 2024 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 369) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format SLR Camera Body
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black/chrome, 1968, serial no.TR 79860, safety shutter and mirror operate when release button pressed, body F-G, some wear to focusing screen, no |
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| Jun 2024 | £775 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 373) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Film Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, leatherette lifting from base, shutter works, with a Carl Zeis Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, barrel G, Optings F-G with haze. |
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| Apr 2024 | £640 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 263) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad 500C Camera, chrome, serial no TC 60836, shutter working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss 80mm f/2.8 Planar chrome lens, serial no 4199645, |
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| Apr 2024 | £750 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 264) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Camera
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A Hasselblad 500C Camera, chrome, serial no UH 126951, shutter working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss T* 80mm f/2,8 black lens, serial no 6307760, |
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| Feb 2024 | £750 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 136) Title: A Hasselblad 500 C Medium Format SLR Camera
Description:
black, 1967, serial no.TU 71504, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no.3876812, shutter working, body G, mild debris on mirror, |
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| Oct 2023 | £550 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 600) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Camera
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A Hasselblad 500C Camera, chrome. Serial no TI 55575, shutter working, body G, some light wear to base plate, with Carl Zeiss T* 80mm f/2.8 Planar |
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| Jul 2023 | £900 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science (Lot 128) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
chrome, 1971, serial no.UV120480, with a chrome Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, serial no.5050214, shutter working, body G, paint losses to base |
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| Apr 2023 | £700 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 376) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad 500C Camera, serial no UH 125736, body G-VG, shutter working, with Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.3 lens, serial no 5195445, shutter working, |
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| Apr 2022 | £1,500 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 108) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
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1959, chrome, serial no. CE38042, with Carl Zeiss Planar T* f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 5513572, body, VG-E, lens, VG-E, shutter working, in |
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| Feb 2022 | £1,200 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 454) Title: Hasselblad 500C camera outfit comprising body, serial number TR 83393, circa 1968, fitted with waist
Description:
Hasselblad 500C camera outfit comprising body, serial number TR 83393, circa 1968, fitted with waist |
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| Apr 2021 | £124 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 231) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Camera Display Stand
Description:
with wooden base and painted wooden back, marked to base 'Made in Sweden' |
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| Apr 2021 | £868 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 214) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Type 1 Medium Format Camera
Description:
1957, chrome, serial no. CU30425, with Carl Zeiss Jena Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 1598784, body, VG, shutter working, lens, G, |
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| Apr 2021 | £1,178 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 213) Title: A Hasselblad 500C 'Type 1 C Box' Medium Format Camera
Description:
1957, chrome, serial no. CR34080, with Carl Zeiss Jena Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 1599087, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, |
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| Nov 2020 | £1,860 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 367) Title: A Hasselblad 500C 'Type 1 C Box' Medium Format Camera
Description:
1957, chrome, serial no. CU30343, with Carl Zeiss Jena Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 1598477, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, |
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| Nov 2020 | £744 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 353) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
Description:
1970, chrome, serial no. US103648, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 3466289, body, VG, lens, VG-E, shutter working, slow |
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| Aug 2019 | £440 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 113) Title: Hasselblad 500C camera with 80mm 1:2.8 Carl Zeiss Planar lens and film back, serial number of camera
Description:
Hasselblad 500C camera with 80mm 1:2.8 Carl Zeiss Planar lens and film back, serial number of camera |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 1,300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37381) Title: Hasselblad 500c outfit
Description:
almost mint body in very good working order, with matching magazine no.TI80477, with a set of 4 near mint chrome lenses: standard Planar 2.8/80mm no.3512435 (front cap), Distagon 4/50mm no.3335279 (caps, filter adapter), Sonnar 4/150mm no.3460939 (caps), Sonnar 5.6/250mm no.3801356 (caps), everything in near mint original outfit case, a beautiful set - in this condition almost impossible to find! Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 1,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36476) Title: Hasselblad 500 C
Description:
one of the first cameras produced (production started with serial number CU30000), in original condition and working order, with Planar 2.8/80mm no.2570445, matching magazine no.CU10620, lens cap Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2018 | £600 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1260) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
Description:
1968, chrome, serial no. TR82401, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 2824869, body, G-VG, lens, G-VG, shutter working, some |
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| Nov 2018 | £480 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1261) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
Description:
1964, chrome, serial no. TI56009, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 3687169, body, VG-E, lens, VG, shutter working, slow |
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| Apr 2018 | £540 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1176) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. UV121280, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 5254661, body, G-VG, lens, G-VG, shutter working, some very |
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| Apr 2018 | £576 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1175) Title: A Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. UH124367, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 5048759, body, G, lens, G-VG, shutter working, some cosmetic |
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| Oct 2017 | £576 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 105) Title: A Hasselblad 500c Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. TT70042, with Carl Zeiss Planar f/2.8 80mm lens, chrome, serial no. 4204914, body, G-VG, crude repair to waist-level finder |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 3,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_30069) Title: Hasselbad 500C NASA Replica
Description:
Rare replica of the famous 500C camera made for NASA with black painted magazine 12 no.CE45987, black Planar 2.8/80mm no.3686466, body engraved 'Replica of modified HASSELBLAD SUPER 500C SPACE CAMERA', exactly this camera is illustrated in Alain Lazzarini's book 'Hasselblad and the Moon', p.100-103. 500C cameras were the first Hasselblad cameras purchased by the NASA between 1958-1962 for the Mercury program. Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 1,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_29441) Title: Hasselblad 500C outfit
Description:
chrome body in near mint condition including 3 matching chrome lenses: Planar 2.8/80mm no.4861337 (cap), Sonnar 4/150mm no.4807920 (cap, keeper), Sonnar 5.6/250mm no.5037154 (cap, keeper), two magazine 12 nos.TE145699 & US164613, two hoods, Proxar 1m, frame finder (in maker's box), quick focusing handle (in maker's box), all in fitted black Hasselblad outfit case Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 750 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_20764) Title: Hasselblad 500 C
Description:
body in very fine condition and good working order with chrome Planar 2.8/80mm no.1595436 (slow speeds sticky, cap), magazine 12 no.TR120495, spirit level, exposure metering knob Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 4,800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14820) Title: Hasselblad 500C outfit
Description:
brand new and never used outfit including chrome body with A12 magazine no.TE145301, spare A12 magazine no.TE148124, chrome Planar 2.8/80mm no.4859836, chrome S-Planar 5.6/120mm no.4787351, chrome Sonnar 4/150mm no.4975171, chrome Sonnar 5.6/250mm no.5038359, two hoods (80mm and 100-250mm), 55mm extension tube, pistol grip, professional shade (no adapter) - all complete with maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Prototype | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19033) Title: Hasselblad 500C Prototype
Description:
black painted body (like first NASA 500C) without shutter mechanism, on bottom a handwritten label: "Experiment med slät Käpa. Troligen införer. Diupdrasen plätkäpa", matching black painted magazine no.30EV26560, with handwritten label: "EXP. Utan spolkällarrullar Början 90-talet", both serial numbers are scratched out - a very rare and historic piece Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 460 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Prototype | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20244) Title: Hasselblad 500C Prototype
Description:
black painted body (like first NASA 500C) without shutter mechanism, on bottom a handwritten label: "Experiment med slät Käpa. Troligen införer. Diupdrasen plätkäpa", matching black painted magazine no.30EV26560, with handwritten label: "EXP. Utan spolkällarrullar Början 90-talet", both serial numbers are scratched out - a very rare and historic piece Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Jun 2007 | £360 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 352) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TC59302
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. TC59302 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Jun 2007 | £360 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 353) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TS40075
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. TS40075 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 160 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15194) Title: Hasselblad 500C Glass Model
Description:
Crystal Camera, handmade 1:1 glass model of a Hasselblad 500C made by Lindshammer of Sweden, mint, in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 300 |
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| Sep 2005 | £360 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 304) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TP53031
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. TP53031 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| May 2005 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 269) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. CR33980
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. CR33980 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 208 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24617) Title: Hasselblad 500C chrome
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superb condition with short strap Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Sep 2004 | £478 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 297) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TE96851
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Hasselblad 500C no. TE96851 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 2004 | £239 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 265) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TR87563
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Hasselblad 500C no. TR87563 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Sep 2003 | £1,057 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 362) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TT64877
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Hasselblad 500C no. TT64877 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Apr 2003 | £293 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 398) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TU77758
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Hasselblad 500C no. TU77758 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Mar 2003 | £1,116 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 298) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TH471139
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Hasselblad 500C no. TH471139 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Nov 2002 | £587 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: PHOTOGRAPHS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 468) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TU76887
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. TU76887 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 2002 | £564 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 222) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TR79853
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. TR79853 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jul 2001 | £822 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 151) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TR79853
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Hasselblad 500C no. TR79853 Estimate: £600 - £800 |
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| Jan 2001 | £564 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 314) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. US111077
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Hasselblad 500C no. US111077 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Aug 2000 | £646 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 303) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TT67549
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Hasselblad 500C no. TT67549 Estimate: £350 - £500 |
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| Aug 2000 | £587 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 302) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. CE39392
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Hasselblad 500C no. CE39392 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jul 2000 | £411 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 251) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. 59878
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. 59878 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 1999 | £598 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 10) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TE90422
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. TE90422 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| May 1999 | £511 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 196) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TU72774
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Hasselblad 500C no. TU72774 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| May 1999 | £517 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 197) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. US107213
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Hasselblad 500C no. US107213 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| May 1999 | £805 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 195) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TU 73137
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Hasselblad 500C no. TU 73137 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Feb 1999 | £1,092 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 510) Title: Hasselblad 500C no. TS42737
Description:
Hasselblad 500C no. TS42737 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 500C worth today?
In 2026, a Hasselblad 500C is worth roughly £500 to £1,100 at UK auction for a clean working body with an 80mm Zeiss lens and A12 back, with the overall hammer range spanning about £240 to £1,900 depending on completeness and condition.
How much does a Hasselblad 500C sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer results show 500C outfits selling for around £320 to £1,134, and the long-run median price sits near £760.
What is the difference between a 500C and a 500C/M in terms of value?
The 500C generally sells for slightly less than the 500C/M because it has a fixed focusing screen rather than the user-interchangeable screen introduced on the C/M in 1970, though condition and included lens usually matter more to final price than the model designation alone.
Is the Hasselblad 500C still serviceable?
Yes, independent Hasselblad V-system technicians in the UK continue to offer CLA and shutter work on 500C bodies, lenses and A-series backs, which helps support resale value.