Hasselblad 503 CXi
The Hasselblad 503 CXi is a medium-format 6x6 single-lens reflex camera in the V-System line, introduced in the late 1980s as a successor to the 500 C/M. It accepts interchangeable film backs and C/CF series lenses, and was positioned as a professional and advanced-amateur body offering TTL flash metering through the OTF (off-the-film) system.
Hammer prices for the 503 CXi at UK auction are thin on the ground, with a recent April 2026 sale recording £1,750 at saleroom level — a wholesale figure before any buyer's or seller's commission. With only a single data point to reference today, what a 503 CXi is worth in 2026 depends heavily on whether the body is sold alone or as part of a kit with a finder, back and lens, and on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
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
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Apr 2026 | £1,750 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 331) Title: A Hasselblad 503CXi Medium Format Camera
Description:
1996, chrome, serial no. 11ET11205, with Carl Zeiss Planar CF T* f/2.8 80mm lens, black, serial no. 7520058, body, VG, lens, VG, shutter wroking, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 503 CXi worth today?
Based on UK auction evidence, a 503 CXi body recently sold for £1,750 hammer, though with only one recorded sale this should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Hasselblad 503 CXi sell for at UK auction?
The most recent hammer price tracked is £1,750 in April 2026; final value to a buyer will be higher once auction commission is added, and kits with lenses and backs typically sell for more than bodies alone.
Is the 503 CXi the same as the 503 CW?
No — the 503 CXi preceded the 503 CW, and the CW added compatibility with the Winder CW motor drive, so prices and demand for the two models differ.
Does the 503 CXi take CF lenses?
Yes, the 503 CXi uses the standard Hasselblad V-System bayonet and accepts both older C and later CF series lenses, all of which have their own leaf shutters.