Hasselblad 1000F 'Provkamera'
The Hasselblad 1000F 'Provkamera' is a medium format single lens reflex camera linked to the early Hasselblad V-system lineage that began in the late 1940s. The 'Provkamera' (Swedish for 'test camera') designation refers to a pre-production or prototype example, making it a collector-oriented item rather than a working tool.
Auction evidence for this designation is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom result on file is a 2005 hammer of £960. With just one data point at auction-hammer level, today's value, price and what the camera sells for in 2026 cannot be reliably established from sales history alone, and any current worth would depend heavily on provenance and bidder competition on the day.
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: May 2005
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2005 | EUR 960 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24981) Title: Hasselblad 1000F 'PROVCAMERA'
Description:
1000F body in perfect condition with Zeiss-Opton Tessar 2.8/80mm no.832433, matching magazine no.CI 17458, metal plate on the bottom of the camera engraved: PROVCAMERA no.5 TILLHÖR HASSELBLADS (works internal camera for testing purposes) Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 1000F 'Provkamera' worth today?
The only UK auction record on file is a single 2005 hammer result of £960; with no further data, a reliable current value cannot be quoted.
How much does a Hasselblad 1000F 'Provkamera' sell for at auction?
Evidence is limited to one historic UK saleroom sale at £960 hammer, so the price any individual example sells for will depend strongly on provenance and the bidders present on the day.
Why does the 'Provkamera' marking matter to value?
'Provkamera' indicates a test or pre-production camera rather than a regular 1000F, which moves it into a collector niche where documentation and originality drive price more than user-grade condition.