The Hasselblad 500C is the camera that defined the medium format era, a Swedish masterpiece of modular design that served as the backbone of professional photography for decades. This isn't just a tool; it is a mechanical symphony. Paired with the later Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 T*—featuring the superior multi-coating—this kit delivers the breathtaking 6x6 square format images that made Hasselblad a household name among the world's elite artists. To hold a 500C is to feel the weight of history and the promise of unrivaled optical performance. The Technicals (The "Specs") Camera Type: 6x6 Medium Format Single Lens Reflex (SLR). Lens: Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 T* (The highly sought-after multi-coated version). Focusing: Smooth manual focus with a bright, interchangeable waist-level viewfinder. Shutter: Integrated leaf shutter (Synchro-Compur) with speeds from 1s to 1/500th + B, allowing for flash sync at all speeds. Film Back: Includes a standard A12 (12-exposure) film magazine for 120 roll film. Condition: Fully tested and functional. The auxiliary shutters (barn doors) are snappy, the winding mechanism is smooth, and the lens optics are clear, free from fungus, haze, or scratches. not tested for accuracy of shutterspeeds but all sound plausible and different Keywords: Hasselblad 500C, Carl Zeiss Planar, 80mm f2.8 T*, Medium Format, 120 Film, Analog Photography, V-System, Vintage Camera.