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.
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
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| Apr 2026 | £3,250 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 335) Title: A Hasselblad '40 Years in Space' 501CM Medium Format Camera Outfit
Description:
2002, chrome, serial no. 10SH27916, with Carl Zeiss Planar CFE f/2.8 80mm lens, black, serial no. 8896636, body, E, lens, E, shutter working, |
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| Oct 2025 | £2,772 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 57) Title: A Hasselblad 501CM Medium Format SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
A Hasselblad 501CM Medium Format SLR Camera Serial No: Body - 10SV25698 A12 film back - 30SV17859) Body: VG/E Shutter: working Lenses: Carl Zeiss (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Oct 2024 | £1,600 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 242) Title: A Hasselblad 501C/M Camera
Description:
A Hasselblad 501C/M Camera, chrome, serial no 10SS23342, shutter working, body G-VG, some lifting to leatherette on L/H side, with Carl Zeiss T* CB |
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| Nov 2021 | £1,612 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 266) Title: A Hasselblad 501CM Medium Format Camera
Description:
2000, chrome, serial no. 10SS23250, with Carl Zeiss Planar CF T* f/2.8 80mm lens, black, serial no. 6535188, body, VG, slight loss of chrome to one |
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| Nov 2018 | £900 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1263) Title: A Hasselblad 501C/M Medium Format Camera
Description:
1999, chrome, serial no. 10EE19214, with Carl Zeiss Planar T* CB f/2.8 80mm lens, black, serial no. 8809521, body, VG-E, lens, VG-E, shutter working |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 501CM worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices place the 501CM between about £900 and £2,800, with a median near £1,600; the exact value depends heavily on whether a Zeiss lens and A12 back are included and on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Hasselblad 501CM sell for at auction?
Over the last several years 501CM outfits have sold for £1,600 to £1,612 at mid-range, with a 2025 sale reaching £2,772 for a higher-grade example and an earlier 2018 result at £900 for a more basic configuration.
Is the 501CM the same camera as the 500C/M?
No — the 501CM is a later V-system body with the Gliding Mirror System and Acute-Matte D screen, distinct from the 500C/M, so check the top-plate engraving before comparing prices.