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Hasselblad 500 EL/M

The Hasselblad 500 EL/M is a motorised 6x6 medium format single-lens reflex camera in the Hasselblad V-system, introduced in 1971 as the successor to the 500 EL. The /M designation denotes the user-interchangeable focusing screen added on this revision. It was positioned for professional studio, scientific and technical work where battery-powered film advance was required.

The three recorded UK auction hammer results for the 500 EL/M span from £120 to £1,600, with a median around £580, though they are spread across more than two decades and are not directly comparable. At saleroom level today in 2026, the most recent hammer price was £125 — well below the historical highs — showing how condition, battery state and completeness drive what a 500 EL/M is worth. Clean, working bodies with a functional back and lens still command a meaningful premium over stripped or non-running examples at auction.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £125 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £180 Special Auction Services
Mar 2023 £562 Flints Auctions
Nov 2012 EUR 380 Leitz Auction
Jun 2007 £780 Christie's
May 2005 £600 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 1,615 Leitz Auction
Mar 2003 £1,057 Christie's
Oct 2000 £1,997 Christie's
Oct 2000 £940 Christie's
Oct 2000 £940 Christie's
Oct 1999 £920 Christie's
Jun 1999 £575 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hasselblad 500 EL/M worth at UK auction?

Recorded hammer prices in the sales history range from £120 to £1,600, with the most recent 2026 result landing at £125; the price any given body sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition, battery conversion and whether a back and lens are included.

How much does a Hasselblad 500 EL/M sell for today?

The most recent UK auction hammer price on file is £125 in April 2026, but historical results up to £1,600 show that well-kept, fully working examples have commanded significantly higher value.

What is the difference between the 500 EL and the 500 EL/M?

The 500 EL/M added a user-interchangeable focusing screen, while the earlier 500 EL has a fixed screen; otherwise both are motorised V-system 6x6 SLRs.

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