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 realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 3,799 | £3,244 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Hasselblad - Hasselblad 501CM Body Kit A12 6x6 "Excellent/ CLA Serviced" - Original Box!
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hasselblad - Hasselblad 501CM Body Kit A12 6x6 "Top/ CLA Serviced" - OVP! at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Lütjensee, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | £1,295 | £1,295 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Hasselblad 501CM body with WLF and acute-matte D screen, serviced, stunning!
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Slight palpas shrinkage and minor signs of use only. Serviced by Classic V in June 2026. Location: Billericay, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 1,850 | £1,598 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Hasselblad 501CM - full factory kit A12-IV + Acute Matte D - very good
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Hasselblad 501CM full set. Unlike many of the 501CMs available on the market, which appear to have had the fancy bits (focusing screen, back, etc.) swapped for cheaper versions, this is in factory condition, and includes. Location: Paris, France |
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| Apr 2026 | £3,250 | £2,600 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 335) Title: A Hasselblad '40 Years in Space' 501CM Medium Format Camera Outfit
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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 | £2,200 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 57) Title: A Hasselblad 501CM Medium Format SLR Camera Outfit
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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 | £1,600 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 242) Title: A Hasselblad 501C/M Camera
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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 | £1,300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 266) Title: A Hasselblad 501CM Medium Format Camera
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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 | £750 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1263) Title: A Hasselblad 501C/M Medium Format Camera
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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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| Jan 2017 | £850 | £850 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Express Camera, Music & Entertainment Auction Thursday 19th January 2017 at 10:00 (Lot 227) Title: Hasselblad 501CM Outfit
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Hasselblad 501CM Outfit, body with two A12 backs, 150mm CF lens and a 50mm T* Distagon lens Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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| Feb 2016 | £900 | £900 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 18th February 2016 at 11:00 (Lot 207) Title: A Hasselblad 501CM Camera
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A Hasselblad 501CM Camera, chrome, serial no. 10EU11717, with Carl Zeiss Planar T* C f/2.8 80mm lens, black, serial no. 7838420, body, VG, lens, VG, shutter working, with two additional late A12 backs Estimate: £500 - £700 |
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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.