Hasselblad MK-70
The Hasselblad MK-70 is a specialist variant within the Hasselblad medium-format line, produced in limited numbers and rarely encountered on the open market. Its scarcity and collector appeal place it well above the price of the standard 500-series bodies.
Sales evidence is thin, but the four recorded UK auction hammer results for the MK-70 span roughly £1,100 to £4,000, with a median near £1,600 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's premium. As of 2026, the MK-70 sells for considerably more than a standard Hasselblad 500-series body, and the gap between a clean, complete example and a worn one accounts for much of the spread; condition, completeness and provenance drive the value at this level.
Variants
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| yellow | — | — | 1 | £5,000 – £5,000 |
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: March 2018
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 4,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_35938) Title: Hasselblad MK70 outfit
Description:
Rare special motorized metric camera 1275, the civilian version of the Apollo Lunar Surface Camera, with grey leatherette and Reseau plate (275), almost complete outfit including with all-black special MK Planar 3.5/100mm T* no.6076254 (caps), two MK 70/70 magazines with grey leather nos. RP 362719 + UI 400720, special MK finder for 60mm + 100mm, MK focusing screen adapter, MK spirit level, two film cassettes, charger, special body cover and small accessories, all in very fine and working order (lenses with clean optics), papers - in fitted MK aluminium case, the outfit was used by English authorities for aerial photography. Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33519) Title: Hasselblad MK70
Description:
rare special motorized metric camera, the civilian version of the Apollo Lunar Surface Camera, with grey leatherette and Reseau plate, with all-black Planar 3.5/100mm no.5196214, cap, very rare 100/200 magazine no.UI 400740 (the same magazine type as used on the moon cameras) - lens is specifically matched to the camera - both marked '1197', with charger and special body cover, all in mint and working order Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 4,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33585) Title: Hasselblad MK70 outfit
Description:
Rare special motorized metric camera 1275, the civilian version of the Apollo Lunar Surface Camera, with grey leatherette and Reseau plate (275), almost complete outfit including with all-black special MK Planar 3.5/100mm T* no.6076254 (caps), two MK 70/70 magazines with grey leather nos. RP 362719 + UI 400720, special MK finder for 60mm + 100mm, MK focusing screen adapter, MK spirit level, two film cassettes, charger, special body cover and small accessories, all in very fine and working order (lenses with clean optics), papers - in fitted MK aluminium case, the outfit was used by English authorities for aerial photography. Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 5,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | yellow | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33584) Title: Hasselblad MK70 'Yellow Leatherette'
Description:
Very rare special motorized metric camera 1432, the civilian version of the Apollo Lunar Surface Camera, with yellow leatherette and Reseau plate, all-black and rare MK Biogon 5.6/60mm no.5225885 (caps), A24 magazine with matching yellow leather no.30SU15728 (made by special order), A24 magazine with grey leather covering no.30SU15729 (consecutive number to the yellow magazine), pistol grip, special 60mm finder - the camera was used by Canadian authorities for aerial photography - in total 400-500 MK were produced, very few with Yellow leather. Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 1,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30713) Title: Hasselblad MK70
Description:
rare special metric version, used for photogrammetry, CF Opton Planar 3.5/100mm no.6785178 with auto diaphragm control (cap), 70mm magazine no.RP362682, this Hasselblad is the commercial version of the Hasselblad 500 EL Data Camera used by NASA for the lunar missions Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 4,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10436) Title: Hasselblad MK70
Description:
rare special metric version for photogrammetry with rare Biogon 5.6/60mm T* no.5225891, 70mm magazine no.RV400814, 60mm finder - this Hasselblad is the commercial version of the Hasselblad 500 EL Data Camera used by NASA for the Lunar missions Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 1,500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13571) Title: Hasselblad MK70 outfit
Description:
rare special metric version for photogrammetry, no.1182, with grey Planar 3.5/100mm no.5196295, both caps, 2x 70mm magazine no.UP400578 & UI400678, 2x 70mm spools, Haze filter, battery, charger, all in good working order in matching outfit case, this Hasselblad is the commercial version of the Hasselblad 500 EL Data Camera used by NASA for the lunar missions Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 5,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12199) Title: Hasselblad MK70
Description:
rare special metric version for photogrammetry with rare Biogon 5.6/60mm T* no.2599337, 70mm magazine no.UV400449, electric cable release - this Hasselblad is the commercial version of the Hasselblad 500 EL Data Camera used by NASA for the Lunar missions Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 1,900 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19036) Title: Hasselblad MK70
Description:
rare special metric version, used for photogrammetry, CF Opton Planar 3.5/100mm no.6785178 with auto diaphragm control, cap, 70mm magazine no.RP362682, this Hasselblad is the commercial version of the Hasselblad 500 EL Data Camera used by NASA for the lunar missions Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 1,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17986) Title: Hasselblad MK70 outfit
Description:
rare special metric version for photogrammetry, no.1182, with grey Planar 3.5/100mm no.5196295, both caps, 2x 70mm magazine no.UP400578 & UI400678, 2 70mm spools, Haze filter, battery, charger, all in good working order in matching outfit case, this Hasselblad is the commercial version of the Hasselblad 500 EL Data Camera used by NASA for the lunar missions Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 2,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17027) Title: Hasselblad MK70
Description:
rare special metric version, used for photogrammetry, CF Opton Planar 3.5/100mm no.6785174 with auto diaphragm control, 70mm magazine no.UI400664, this Hasselblad is the commercial version of the Hasselblad 500 EL Data Camera used by NASA for the lunar missions Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 3,800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17026) Title: Hasselblad MK70
Description:
rare special metric version for photogrammetry, with Biogon 5.6/60mm no.5198308 with auto diaphragm control, 2x 70mm magazine no.UI400698 & UI400656, with special viewfinder for MK70, all in matching outfit case, this Hasselblad is the commercial version of the Hasselblad 500 EL Data Camera used by NASA for the lunar missions Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| May 2004 | £1,075 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 268) Title: Hasselblad MK70 no. UPE21468
Description:
Hasselblad MK70 no. UPE21468 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad MK-70 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the region of £1,100 to £4,000, with a median around £1,600, though the small sample size means individual results vary widely with condition and completeness.
How much does a Hasselblad MK-70 sell for at auction?
On the limited sales on record, the MK-70 has sold for as little as about £1,100 and as much as £4,000 at the hammer, so buyers should judge each example on its own merits rather than relying on a single headline price.
Why is the MK-70 priced above a standard Hasselblad body?
The MK-70 is a scarce specialist variant rather than a general-production body, and its rarity is the main reason the value sits above that of more common 500-series Hasselblads.