Hasselblad 500 EL/M Hasselblad Electric Camera (HEC)
The Hasselblad 500 EL/M Hasselblad Electric Camera (HEC) is a medium-format 6x6 SLR with a motorised film advance, part of Hasselblad's V-system introduced in the 1970s. The EL/M designation indicates an electric-drive body with a user-interchangeable focusing screen, positioning it as a professional studio and field tool.
Sales data for this specific HEC-marked variant is extremely thin, so a reliable price band cannot be quoted today. The single available UK auction hammer result — a wholesale saleroom figure excluding commission — stands at £12,000, which sits well above standard 500 EL/M values and reflects collector interest in HEC-marked examples rather than typical user-grade pricing.
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.
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| May 2012 | EUR 12,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14226) Title: Hasselblad Electric Camera (HEC)
Description:
very rare, early authentic for NASA modified 500 EL/M with black anodised finish (original camera, not a replica), pre-runner of the later produced HEC (Hasselblad Electric Camera) for the Apollo Lunar missions. It is from the first generation NASA motor-driven cameras which were also taken on the manned voyage which passed close to the moon on December 21st to 27th,1968. During this voyage 10 orbits of the moon were made, the purpose being to survey future landing sites. Along with other modifications the camera mirror was removed to reduce weight. A special large locking mechanism was added in order to change film magazines with bulky space gloves on. Similarly a larger, sturdier shutter release plate was added to the camera. It comes with a special NASA Planar 2.8/80mm no.4594724 with matching black anodised finish with control tabs, also designed for use with space gloves, a silver 70mm magazine no.UI310744 S/N 1008, engraved: P/N SEF 33101018-301 S/N 1008 REFLEX CAMERA FILM MAGAZINE, several stickers and NASA inventory stickers, the body engraved: P/N SEB 33100102-201 S/N 1012 HASSELBLAD ELECTRIC CAMERA - also included the new book by Alain Lazzarini - Hasselblad and the Moon Estimate: EUR 20,000 - EUR 24,000 |
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