Hasselblad SWC
The Hasselblad SWC is a 6x6 medium format camera built around a fixed Carl Zeiss Biogon 38mm f/4.5 lens, designed for ultra-wide photography without the reflex mirror box used by the 500-series bodies. It was aimed at architectural, interior and landscape photographers who needed the Biogon's near-distortion-free wide-angle rendering on 120 film, and it accepts the standard Hasselblad V-system film backs.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the SWC have clustered around £1,400–£1,600, with the 2025 results of £1,386 and £1,625 closely bracketing the longer-term median of roughly £1,390. The wider saleroom range across the last two decades runs from under £100 for an incomplete or faulty body up to £4,375 for an exceptional example, so in 2026 what an SWC is worth is strongly driven by lens cleanliness, shutter accuracy and the presence of the original viewfinder. These figures are wholesale hammer results and exclude buyer's premium, so the price an SWC sells for at retail through a specialist dealer is typically higher.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| Space Camera (Lunar Surface) | — | — | 1 | £27,000 – £27,000 |
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: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £1,188 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 282) Title: A Hasselblad Super Wide C Medium Format Camera
Description:
1965, chrome, serial no. TCW6593, with Carl Zeiss Biogon T* f/4.5 38mm lens, chrome, serial no. 3492087, body, VG-E, lens, VG-E, shutter working, |
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| Oct 2025 | £1,386 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 64) Title: A Hasselblad SWC Wide Angle Medium Format Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad SWC Wide Angle Medium Format Camera Serial No: TVW4628 (Body) UI455634 (Back) Body: VG/E Shutter: working Lens: Carl Zeiss 38mm f/3.5 ... read more |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 1,900 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01912) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
Beautiful SWC in near-mint condition, with chrome Biogon 4.5/38mm no.2766848, optics showing a light separation, with later chrome A12 magazine no.RP3239724 (matching film holder and slider), with black finder and body cap. Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Apr 2025 | £1,625 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 203A) Title: A Hasselblad SWC Medium Format Camera
Description:
1977, chrome, serial no. UUW15393, with Carl Zeiss Biogon T* f/4.5 38mm lens, black, serial no. 5766826, body, VG-E, lens, VG-E, shutter working |
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| Mar 2025 | £1,638 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 176) Title: A Hasselblad Super Wide C (SWC) Medium Format Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad Super Wide C (SWC) Medium Format Camera Serial No: UTW14317 (Body) UP218816 ( Film Back) Body: VG/E Shutter: working Lens: Carl Zeiss (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Mar 2025 | £1,008 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 177) Title: A Hasselblad Super Wide C (SWC) Medium Format Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad Super Wide C (SWC) Medium Format Camera Serial No: UPW12026 Body: G, some age related wear Shutter: working Lens: Carl Zeiss 38mm f/4.5 (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Oct 2024 | £750 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 248) Title: A Hasselblad Super Wide C Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad Super Wide C Camera, chrome, serial noTUW 7886, shutter working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss 30mm f/4.5 Biogon lens, barrel G-VG, |
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| Apr 2024 | £1,000 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 226) Title: A Hasselblad Super Wide C Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad Super Wide C Camera, chrome, serial no CEW 3410, shutter working, body G, some scratches to tripod plate, light wear, finder level prism |
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| Apr 2023 | £2,250 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 192) Title: A Hasselblad Super Wide C SWC Medium Format Viewfinder Camera
Description:
black, serial no.UUW 15152, 1977, with a Carl Zeiss Biogon T* f/4.5 38mm lens, serial no.5767244, shutter and crank working, body G-VG, lens G-VG, |
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| Mar 2023 | £88 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 243) Title: A Viewfinder for Hasselblad SW Cameras
Description:
black, body G, some chipping to paint, optics G, some light haze & dust present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2022 | £1,625 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 110) Title: A Hasselblad Super Wide C Medium Format Camera
Description:
1979, chrome, serial no. UE141569, with Carl Zeiss Biogon T*f/4.5 38mm lens, black, serial no. 6193955, body, VG, lens, VG-E, shutter working, |
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| Mar 2022 | £1,500 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 507) Title: A Hasselblad SWC Medium Format Viewfinder Camera
Description:
black & chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, winding mechanism requires attention, currently jammed, with Carl Zeiss Biogon 38mm f/4.5 lens, optics VG- (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 1,700 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36483) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
near mint SWC in perfect working order, with black Biogon 4.5/38mm no.5237983, black finder, two A12 magazines no.UP418994 and UV189895, filter adapter with HZ filter, yellow filter, Swedish instructions, everything in original Hasselblad outfit case Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2018 | £960 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1268) Title: A Hasselblad SWC Medium Format Camera
Description:
1966, chrome, serial no. TTW6849, with Carl Zeiss Biogon f/4.5 38mm lens, chrome, serial no. 4165848, body, G-VG, lens, G-VG, shutter working, |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 1,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35609) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
near mint SWC in perfect working order with chrome Biogon 4.5/38mm no.4511665, black finder, A12 magazine no.TE145892 Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,100 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34471) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
user SWC in perfect working order with clean Biogon 4.5/38mm no.4165390, black finder, A12 magazine no.UT489526, UV/Haze filter and filter adapter Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 1,500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_31845) Title: Hasselblad SWC
Description:
in excellent condition and perfect working order with black Carl Zeiss Biogon 4.5/38mm T* no.6193881 (cap), complete with finder, 12 magazine no.UE3142813, in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 1,800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29030) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
mint SWC in perfect working order with black Biogon 4.5/38mm T* no.5767218, black finder, A12 magazine no.RH327467, strap, cap, hood Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 1,300 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29356) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
near mint SWC in perfect working order with black Biogon 4.5/38mm T* no.5238821 (cap), black finder (cond. B/A), A12 magazine no.UC481725 (maker's box) Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 4,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14826) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
brand new and never used with black Biogon 4.5/38mm no.4959055 and matching finder, two A12 magazines no.UV179538 and no.UV184205, complete with maker's boxes including black soft case Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 950 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14225) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
in good working order with chrome Biogon 4.5/38mm no.4275722 and magazine no.UU524348 Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 2,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13570) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
near mint SWC in perfect working order with black Biogon 4.5/38mm T* no.5682191, black finder, A12 magazine no.UP435781, strap, UV filter, hood, maker's box and very rare everready case Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 2,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17988) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
chrome with black Biogon 4.5/38mm T* no.6193351, perfect lenses and shutter, finder, matching A12 magazine no.UE3142859, strap, filter, instruction book, brochure (Weitwinkel Fotografie) Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 2,800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17034) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C
Description:
almost mint chrome SWC with Biogon 4.5/38mm no.3571102, with matching A12 magazine no.TT101710 and finder in perfect working condition, rear camera cover, instructions and the very rare maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Jun 2007 | £600 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 365) Title: Hasselblad SWC no. TCW6328
Description:
Hasselblad SWC no. TCW6328 Estimate: £500 - £700 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 1,600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15190) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C Prototype
Description:
prototype with a special lever to unlock the magazine similar to that used with the Lunar cameras, with magazine CU 33663 Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15191) Title: Hasselblad SWC Prototype
Description:
very interesting design study of the SWC made from wood with attached Hasselblad magazine, marked: MÄTSÖKKAMERA KANSKE SWC-TYP; OBEKANTMÄSTARE OCH TID Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Feb 2006 | £1,080 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment including the Property of a Photographer (Lot 245) Title: HASSELBLAD SUPER WIDE C NO. UIW12897
Description:
HASSELBLAD SUPER WIDE C NO. UIW12897 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Feb 2006 | £540 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment including the Property of a Photographer (Lot 246) Title: HASSELBLAD SUPER WIDE CUW2985
Description:
HASSELBLAD SUPER WIDE CUW2985 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Nov 2005 | £960 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 441) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C no. TSW3779
Description:
Hasselblad Super Wide C no. TSW3779 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 27,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Space Camera (Lunar Surface) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24986) Title: Hasselblad Lunar Surface SWC
Description:
one of 25 SWC cameras produced for NASA with Biogon 4.5/38mm no.4241605, special ultra-light 70mm magazine Lunar Mission no.UV 400540 (NASA number P/N SEB 33100082-S/N 923), also included: a letter by Jan Lundberg, the constructor of this camera, full of information on the development and construction of this extremely important historical camera which was made in 1968 - it is a unique opportunity to buy a piece of space history. The camera is in much better condition than others of its kind. Estimate: EUR 18,000 - EUR 20,000 |
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| Feb 2005 | £540 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 221) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide camera
Description:
Hasselblad Super Wide camera Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 4,375 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23775) Title: Hasselblad SWC Underwater Set
Description:
very rare underwater body with UW-corrector for Biogon 4.5/38, made by Carl Zeiss West Germany, including Hasselblad SWC chrome and magazine 70 Estimate: EUR 7,099 - EUR 4 |
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| Jul 2002 | £998 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 194) Title: Hasselblad SWC no. UCW13686
Description:
Hasselblad SWC no. UCW13686 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Feb 2002 | £1,057 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 372) Title: Hasselblad SWC no. UPW12100
Description:
Hasselblad SWC no. UPW12100 Estimate: £800 - £1,000 |
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| Feb 2002 | £1,527 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 373) Title: Hasselblad SWC no. UVW10348
Description:
Hasselblad SWC no. UVW10348 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jul 2000 | £1,292 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 254) Title: Hasselblad Super Wide C no. UHW11190
Description:
Hasselblad Super Wide C no. UHW11190 Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800 |
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| May 1999 | £1,207 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 202) Title: Hasselblad Super-Wide C no. USW 9483
Description:
Hasselblad Super-Wide C no. USW 9483 Estimate: £600 - £800 |
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| Nov 1998 | £1,265 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 237) Title: Hasselblad Super-Wide C no. UTW14215
Description:
Hasselblad Super-Wide C no. UTW14215 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Aug 1998 | £920 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 353) Title: Hasselblad Super-Wide C no. UV10246
Description:
Hasselblad Super-Wide C no. UV10246 Estimate: £800 - £1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad SWC worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £1,400–£1,600 range for complete working examples, with the long-term median around £1,390.
How much does a Hasselblad SWC sell for at auction?
Clean, functional bodies have sold for £1,386 and £1,625 in 2025, while rough or incomplete examples have gone for under £100 and an exceptional one reached £4,375.
What drives the price and value of an SWC?
Condition of the fixed Biogon lens, accuracy of the leaf shutter, and whether the original optical viewfinder and a working A12 back are included are the main factors behind the price spread.
Is the SWC the same as the SWC/M?
No — the SWC is the earlier Super Wide C model and the SWC/M is a later revision, so sales data and values for the two should not be mixed.