Hasselblad 500C/M Analogue camera

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Thorsten Pöllath
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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

Estimate  € 950 - € 1,050
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The Hasselblad 500 C/M is a fully mechanical medium format SLR system camera built around a modular design. It uses 120/220 roll film to produce 6×6 cm negatives, delivering high image detail and tonal depth. The camera features an interchangeable film back, viewfinder, and focusing screen, allowing rapid configuration changes without unloading film.
At its core is a leaf-shutter lens system (Compur) integrated into Carl Zeiss optics, enabling flash synchronization at all shutter speeds up to 1/500 s. Shutter speeds range from 1 s to 1/500 s plus Bulb, entirely mechanical and independent of batteries. The body incorporates a mirror reflex viewing system with a waist-level finder as standard, supporting precise manual composition.
The 500 C/M employs the V-system bayonet mount, compatible with a wide range of Zeiss C and CF lenses. Focusing is fully manual via a precision helical focusing mechanism. Construction is based on a metal chassis, designed for dimensional stability and long-term mechanical accuracy. The camera supports multiple focusing screens, including split-image and microprism options, optimizing focusing precision across shooting conditions.

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Overall, the 500 C/M is a purely mechanical, professional medium format platform, engineered for system flexibility, optical performance, and consistent operation without electronic dependency.

The Hasselblad 500 C/M is a fully mechanical medium format SLR system camera built around a modular design. It uses 120/220 roll film to produce 6×6 cm negatives, delivering high image detail and tonal depth. The camera features an interchangeable film back, viewfinder, and focusing screen, allowing rapid configuration changes without unloading film.
At its core is a leaf-shutter lens system (Compur) integrated into Carl Zeiss optics, enabling flash synchronization at all shutter speeds up to 1/500 s. Shutter speeds range from 1 s to 1/500 s plus Bulb, entirely mechanical and independent of batteries. The body incorporates a mirror reflex viewing system with a waist-level finder as standard, supporting precise manual composition.
The 500 C/M employs the V-system bayonet mount, compatible with a wide range of Zeiss C and CF lenses. Focusing is fully manual via a precision helical focusing mechanism. Construction is based on a metal chassis, designed for dimensional stability and long-term mechanical accuracy. The camera supports multiple focusing screens, including split-image and microprism options, optimizing focusing precision across shooting conditions.

Shipping by insured courier
Overall, the 500 C/M is a purely mechanical, professional medium format platform, engineered for system flexibility, optical performance, and consistent operation without electronic dependency.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Hasselblad
Model/type nr
500C/M
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Hasselblad 500 / 2000
Film type
120 / 220
Estimated period
1990-2000
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