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Hasselblad 503CX

The Hasselblad 503CX is a medium format 6x6 single lens reflex camera from the Swedish V-system line, introduced in the late 1980s as the successor to the 500C/M. It uses interchangeable Carl Zeiss leaf-shutter lenses and removable film backs, and was positioned as the standard body in the manual V-system range, adding TTL off-the-film flash metering over the earlier 500C/M.

At UK auction in 2026, the 503CX typically sells for body-only hammer prices between roughly £650 and £2,400, with a median close to £900 based on recent saleroom results (hammer, excluding commission). The wide spread reflects how much configuration matters: plain bodies with a waist-level finder and standard back sit at the lower end, while outfits including an 80mm Planar lens, A12 back and extra accessories are what push results past £1,500 at auction. Condition of the leatherette, shutter accuracy and clean Acute Matte screens also drive what an example is worth.

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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.

Prices updated: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £720 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £1,375 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £756 Chiswick Auctions
May 2025 £750 Tennants Auctioneers
Nov 2024 £1,875 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 £1,750 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £850 David Duggleby
Oct 2024 £900 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2024 £1,200 Harper Field Auctions
Nov 2023 £2,375 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £650 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £2,375 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £775 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £1,116 Flints Auctions
May 2013 EUR 3,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
Feb 2005 £1,200 Christie's
Nov 2004 EUR 521 Leitz Auction
Sep 2003 £1,527 Christie's
Sep 2001 £1,292 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hasselblad 503CX worth today?

In 2026 a 503CX is worth roughly £650 to £2,400 at UK auction depending on whether it is sold as a bare body or as a full outfit with lens and back, with a median hammer price near £900.

How much does a Hasselblad 503CX sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer results range from about £720 for a body-only example to around £1,400–£1,900 for complete kits with an 80mm Planar and A12 magazine.

What affects the price of a 503CX?

The main factors are whether a Zeiss lens and film back are included, shutter accuracy, cosmetic condition of the leatherette and screen, and the completeness of accessories such as the waist-level finder and focusing hood.

Is the Hasselblad 503CX a good value medium format camera?

At current auction prices the 503CX sits between the older 500C/M and the later 503CW, and represents one of the more affordable routes into the V-system while still offering TTL flash metering and the brighter Acute Matte screen.

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