Hasselblad 500ELX
The Hasselblad 500ELX is a motor-driven 6x6 medium format SLR from Hasselblad's 500-series, introduced in the 1980s. It uses interchangeable film magazines and leaf-shutter lenses, and was aimed at studio and professional users who wanted built-in electric film advance rather than the manual wind of the 500C/M.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 500ELX body have ranged from around £180 to £580, with a median near £260 across 2023–2025 saleroom results. As of 2026, clean working examples sell for more than rough or untested bodies, and the value of any accompanying lens or A-series back can push the total price well above what the body alone is worth.
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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| Oct 2025 | £580 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 56) Title: A Hasselblad 500 ELX Medium Format SLR Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad 500 ELX Medium Format SLR Camera Serial No: RU1332586 Body: VG Shutter: Untested - Battery port clean Lens: Carl Zeiss 150mm f/4 Sonnar (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Oct 2024 | £360 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1976) Title: Hasselblad 500ELX medium format camera, serial number RU1332555, circa 1987, with Carl Zeiss
Description:
Hasselblad 500ELX medium format camera, serial number RU1332555, circa 1987, with Carl Zeiss |
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| Sep 2024 | £250 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 96) Title: A Hasselblad 500ELX Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number RT 1331524, body VG, light marks to tripod mount, with caps and power supply, fitted with North European 2 pin plug, instruction |
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| Aug 2024 | £175 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 235) Title: A Hasselblad 500ELX Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number RU1334224, body F, battery door needs repair, not further tested. |
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| Nov 2023 | £262 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 257) Title: A Hasselblad 500ELX Medium Format Camera Body
Description:
chrome, serial no. RT1329760, body, G, powers up and appears to work, complete with battery charger and maker's box |
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| May 2005 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24989) Title: Hasselblad 500 ELX chrome
Description:
mint body with both caps, charger, instructions, strap, original maker's box Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 520 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24624) Title: Hasselblad 500ELX chrome
Description:
mint body with both caps, charger, instructions, strap, original maker's box Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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