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Hasselblad 500 C/M

The Hasselblad 500 C/M is a medium-format 6×6 SLR introduced in 1970 as the successor to the 500C. Part of Hasselblad's V-system, it accepts interchangeable lenses, film backs and — unlike the 500C — user-swappable focusing screens, which is what the 'M' in the designation refers to.

Hammer prices for the 500 C/M at UK auction have spanned roughly £280 to £5,500, with mid-market bodies clearing around £1,000–£1,100 at saleroom level. Headline figures reflect complete outfits with lens and back, while the lower end tends to be body-only examples or units needing service. As of today in 2026, condition, matched film backs and the presence of a working lens remain the main factors that decide how much a given 500 C/M sells for.

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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.

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £882 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2025 £945 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2025 £1,071 Chiswick Auctions
Mar 2025 £1,134 Chiswick Auctions
Mar 2025 £1,197 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £1,764 Chiswick Auctions
Mar 2022 £562 Flints Auctions
May 2012 EUR 5,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 £1,140 Christie's
Nov 2005 £480 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 280 Leitz Auction
Sep 2004 £1,015 Christie's

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