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Hasselblad 500 EL/M '20 Years in Space'

The Hasselblad 500 EL/M '20 Years in Space' is a commemorative version of the motorised 500 EL/M medium-format film SLR, marking the anniversary of Hasselblad cameras being used on NASA spaceflights. Like the standard 500 EL/M, it takes 6x6cm exposures on 120 roll film and uses interchangeable backs, finders and lenses. The commemorative finish and badging set it apart from the regular production EL/M as a collector-oriented variant.

Sales data for this commemorative variant is very thin: a single hammer price of £850 was recorded at UK auction in March 2023, and that figure remains the only saleroom reference point as of today in 2026. Because the '20 Years in Space' edition is collected for its commemorative finish rather than used as a working camera, condition, completeness of original packaging and presence of the commemorative plaque drive what one is worth far more than mechanical wear alone. With only one verified result, any quoted price for what this camera sells for should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable median.

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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.

Prices updated: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Mar 2023 £850 Flints Auctions
May 2006 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
Feb 2006 £960 Christie's
Sep 2005 £384 Christie's
Jul 1998 £1,265 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hasselblad 500 EL/M '20 Years in Space' worth today?

The only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £850 from March 2023; with just one data point, that figure is the best available reference for current value rather than a firm market price.

How much does a Hasselblad 500 EL/M '20 Years in Space' sell for at auction?

On the single recorded sale, the camera sold for £850 at UK auction, excluding buyer's premium; commemorative completeness and original packaging can push prices above or below that level.

Why is the '20 Years in Space' edition priced differently from a standard 500 EL/M?

It is a commemorative variant produced to mark the anniversary of Hasselblad's use on NASA missions, so its price reflects collector demand for the special finish and badging rather than purely the mechanical value of a working EL/M body.

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