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Hasselblad 501CM

The Hasselblad 501CM is a 6×6 medium format SLR in Hasselblad's V-system, introduced in 1997 as the successor to the 501C. It was sold as a mechanical, modular professional body accepting interchangeable film backs, viewfinders and Carl Zeiss leaf-shutter lenses.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 501CM have ranged from roughly £900 to £2,800, with a median around £1,600 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. A 2025 result of £2,772 suggests the price a clean, well-kitted 501CM sells for today has firmed, though outfits bundled with a Zeiss lens and A12 back drive the top of the range while body-only examples anchor the lower end.

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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
Oct 2025 £2,772 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2024 £1,600 Special Auction Services
Nov 2021 £1,612 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 £900 Flints Auctions

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