Hasselblad 2000FC
The Hasselblad 2000FC is a 6x6 medium format SLR introduced in 1977 as the first Hasselblad with a focal-plane shutter, allowing the use of lenses without built-in leaf shutters. It accepts the standard V-system film backs and was positioned above the leaf-shuttered 500-series for photographers who wanted faster shutter speeds and a wider lens choice.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for 2000FC bodies have ranged from around £150 to £1,600, with most clean examples sitting in the £600–£750 band and a median near £675. As of 2026 the model remains condition-sensitive: the titanium-foil shutter is fragile, so bodies with verified shutter function sell for considerably more than untested ones, which is what a 2000FC is typically worth in today's saleroom market.
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: October 2024
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| Oct 2024 | £600 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 243) Title: A Hasselblad 2000FC Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad 2000FC Camera, black, serial no UE 1512158, shutter working, body VG, with Carl Zeiss T* 80mm f/2.8 Planar F lens, barrel VG, elements |
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| Jun 2024 | £150 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 374) Title: A Hasselblad 2000FC Medium Format Camera Body
Description:
black, no finder, body P. |
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| Nov 2022 | £1,625 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 192) Title: A Hasselblad 2000FC Medium Format SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
1978, chrome, serial no. UR1510117, with a Carl Zeiss Planar T* f/2.8 80mm lens, black, serial no. 5871940, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG-E, (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2022 | £750 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 362) Title: A Hasselblad 2000FC Medium Format Camera Body
Description:
chrome, serial no. RS1513292, body, VG, shutter not tested, complete with A12 back and maker's box |
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| Jan 2021 | £37 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 422) Title: A HAsselblad 2000FC Empty Box
Description:
with internal polystyrene blocks, instructions, neck strap and outer card |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 1,250 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24621) Title: Hasselblad 2000FC + Telyt 4/200
Description:
chrome body in perfect condition with adapted, mint Leitz Telyt 4/200mm no.2176428 (see Lager II page 217), including: lens cap, strap, instructions, original maker's box for the camera Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jul 2002 | £1,762 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 195) Title: Hasselblad 2000FC no. RV151456
Description:
Hasselblad 2000FC no. RV151456 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Nov 1999 | £805 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 472) Title: Hasselblad 2000FC no. UE1511737
Description:
Hasselblad 2000FC no. UE1511737 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 2000FC worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices for 2000FC bodies have ranged from about £150 for untested or faulty examples up to roughly £1,600 for clean, working ones, with a typical value near £675.
How much does a Hasselblad 2000FC sell for at auction?
Most working bodies sell for between £600 and £750 at UK auction, while exceptional examples have reached the low four figures and rough or damaged bodies can change hands for under £200.
Why does the price of a 2000FC vary so widely?
The titanium focal-plane shutter is delicate and expensive to repair, so the price is heavily driven by whether the shutter is intact and functioning across all speeds.