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Hasselblad 501C

The Hasselblad 501C is a 6x6 medium-format SLR introduced in 1994 as part of the V-system, positioned as an entry point into Hasselblad's modular body range. Like other 500-series bodies it is fully mechanical and relies on leaf-shutter lenses for exposure timing, pairing with 120 or 220 film backs.

At UK auction, hammer prices for 501C bodies have ranged from around £800 to £1,800 across the sales on record, with recent results clustering between £1,400 and £1,800 — a useful indication of what the body alone is worth at saleroom level in 2026. The median sits near £1,200, and kits that include a matched 80mm lens and A12 back typically sell for more than body-only lots, while cosmetic wear and screen condition remain the main variables in how much one sells for.

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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.

Date Price Source
May 2024 £1,375 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £1,750 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2001 £940 Christie's

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