Hasselblad Aerial Camera HK7
The Hasselblad HK7 is a medium-format aerial camera produced by Hasselblad for Swedish military use. It is a specialist hand-held reconnaissance tool rather than a consumer product, which is why it rarely appears on the general second-hand market and is usually encountered as a collector's or museum-grade item.
Hammer prices at UK auction have ranged from £1,100 to £2,600 across the records on file, with a median around £2,400; in today's market the HK7 continues to sell for low-to-mid four figures when complete examples surface. Condition, completeness of the original military fittings and whether the camera retains its film magazine all drive value, and because the HK7 is a thin-traded specialist item a single well-presented example can push the top of the range at saleroom level.
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: November 2014
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 2,600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_29590) Title: Hasselblad Ross HK-7
Description:
historically important first camera manufactured by Viktor Hasselblad, a military aerial camera for 7x9cm exposures on perforated 80mm film, Megor 5.5/250mm no.1001831, cap, two filters, wooden outfit case marked 'M3833-9007A' Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 1,700 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11367) Title: Hasselblad Ross HK-7
Description:
Die erste von Viktor Hasselblad hergestellte Kamera für militärische Luftbildaufnahmen auf perforiertem 80mm Film im Format 7x9cm, Biotessar 2,8/13,5cm Nr.1125745, Deckel, originale Holzkiste Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 1,100 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19543) Title: Hasselblad Ross HK-7
Description:
historically important first camera manufactured by Viktor Hasselblad, a military aerial camera for 80mm perforated film, format 7x9cm, Biotessar 2.8/13.5cm T no.1232325, cap, wooden outfit case marked:110 Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 2,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19031) Title: Hasselblad Ross HK-7
Description:
historically important first camera manufactured by Viktor Hasselblad, a military aerial camera for 80mm perforated film, format 7x9cm, Megor 5.5/250mm no.1001890, cap, two filters, wooden outfit case marked : HK 7 F11 T, M3833-9007A Estimate: EUR 2,200 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 2,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17470) Title: Hasselblad HK 7
Description:
historically important first camera manufactured by Viktor Hasselblad, a military aerial camera for 80mm perforated film, format 7x9cm, Tessar 4.5/13.5cm no.2691036, cap, wooden outfit case marked : HK 7 F7 T Estimate: EUR 2,200 - EUR 2,500 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 2,500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26716) Title: Hasselblad Ross HK-7
Description:
aerial camera for exposures 7x9cm on perforated 80mm film, 2 magazines, Tessar 4.5/16.5cm no.2627162, cap, strap, instructions, filter, film spools, cable release, grey painted finder, engraved: '5x25, Navigation Berlin, 8187', used by German Airforce (Luftwaffe) in WW2, all in matching case, important first Hasselblad camera, very rare (approx. 240 cameras were produced between 1941-1944, only few are leftover) Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad HK7 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, an HK7 is worth roughly £1,100 to £2,600, with a median value around £2,400 for examples in typical collector condition.
How much does a Hasselblad HK7 sell for at auction?
Recent saleroom records show the HK7 sells for prices clustered in the £2,400–£2,600 band when clean and complete, with less complete or cosmetically tired examples dropping toward £1,100.
Why does the HK7 price vary so much?
The HK7 is a low-volume military aerial camera, so value swings with completeness, mechanical condition and provenance rather than following a steady retail price.