Hasselblad 500EL/M Cutaway

{"overview":"The Hasselblad 500EL\/M Cutaway is a factory-prepared demonstration version of the 500EL\/M motorised 6x6 medium format camera, with sections of the body, magazine and mechanism cut away to reveal the internal components. Condition, completeness of the exposed internals and presentation (original display base or signage) heavily influence what each example sells for, and as of 2026 well-preserved specimens continue to command the upper end of that range while scruffier examples drag the bottom down. Because so few Cutaways were made, single strong results can move the perceived value noticeably.","buying_guide":"Inspect the exposed mechanism for missing parts, broken gear teeth and corrosion, since these cameras were handled repeatedly in shops and schools and any damage is both visible and effectively unrepairable. Confirm the lens, magazine and finder sections are all the factory-prepared Cutaway parts rather than later swaps from donor 500EL\/M bodies, and check for the original dealer display plinth or base if present, as complete presentations achieve the strongest prices.

Generated summary, 20 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.