Hasselblad 501CM - Camera

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Manual focus V series 120 SLR released by Hasselblad in 1997. It was a reimagining of the original 500C/M and came paired with an 80mm f2.8 Planar New C. It uses a newer style GMS mirror geometry that removes image cut-off at the viewing screen when long focal length lenses are used. First only available in Chrome, but was released as an all-black version in 1997. Metal body available in chrome and black.

  • Size: 100 x 100 x 90 mm
  • Weight: 521g
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Hasselblad V

The Hasselblad V system consists of a variety of 6x6 medium format cameras that began production in 1948. These bodies were produced, with many iterations, until 2013. All Hasselblad V cameras use medium format (generally 120) roll film and produce 6x6cm square images.

The first cameras of the V system, the 1600F and 1000F, used in-body focal plane shutters. While they were successful, issues with reliability and fragility, as well as user desire to sync flash more easily, prompted Hasselblad to switch to lens-based leaf shutters.

The first Hasselblad with a leaf shutter was the 500C in 1957. These lenses, fitted with Synchro Compur shutters, proved incredibly robust, reliable, and popular. NASA even brought these cameras to the moon, as Hasselblad loves to remind us! The famous ”Earthrise” photo, with the Earth rising over the horizon of the moon, was taken with a modified Hasselblad 500EL and 250mm lens.

For the next 60 years Hasselblad cameras would stand as the definitive modular SLR experience. Despite innovations from companies like Mamiya, Zenza Bronica, and Rolleiflex, the Hasselblad V system was the bar to reach in terms of build/image quality.

Hasselblad V cameras have access to a wide array of Carl Zeiss lenses as well as a series of interchangeable backs, allowing the cameras to shoot 6x6, 6x4.5, and 35mm panoramic. There are even digital backs that can turn your 60 year old Hasselblad into a modern digital camera!

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Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T101233 €3.399,00 Hasselblad 501CM + Waist Level Finder (New / Chrome, 42315) + A12N Film Magazine + 80mm f2.8 Planar T* CB
07 Jun 2025 T103488 € 3.899,00 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
05 Jun 2025 T100027 € 3.599,00 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
31 May 2025 T101154 € 3.899,00 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
30 Mar 2025 T97735 € 3.467,04 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
23 Nov 2024 T86810 € 3.059,23 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
17 Mar 2024 T63444 € 3.875,09 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
21 Feb 2024 T61659 € 4.793,04 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
17 Nov 2023 T50033 € 3.679,20 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
15 Sep 2023 T51666 € 4.498,99 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
15 Jan 2023 T20514 € 4.299,00 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
04 Nov 2022 T20488 € 3.999,00 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image
18 Feb 2022 A70396 € 3.999,00 Hasselblad 501CM - Camera Image