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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.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
Golden Blue — — 18 £1,782 – £4,568
Golden Blue (50th Anniversary) — — 2 £1,231 – £1,984
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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

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 £2,502 £2,502 🇬🇧 eBay —
Aug 2026 £1,899 £1,899 🇬🇧 eBay —
Aug 2026 EUR 695 £593 🇪🇺 eBay —
Jun 2026 £2,536 £2,536 🇬🇧 eBay —
Jun 2026 £823 £823 🇬🇧 eBay —
Nov 2025 £720 £720 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services —
Nov 2025 £1,375 £1,100 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Oct 2025 £756 £600 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions —
May 2025 £750 £750 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers —
Nov 2024 £1,750 £1,400 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2024 £1,875 £1,500 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Oct 2024 £850 £850 🇬🇧 David Duggleby —
Oct 2024 £1,200 £1,200 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions —
Oct 2024 £900 £900 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions —
Nov 2023 £2,375 £1,900 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jul 2023 £650 £520 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2023 EUR 4,500 £3,864 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2022 £5,250 £4,200 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Golden Blue
Jun 2022 £2,375 £1,900 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Apr 2022 £4,000 £3,200 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Golden Blue
Apr 2022 £775 £620 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Nov 2020 £1,116 £900 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2020 EUR 3,000 £2,696 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Jun 2019 EUR 2,000 £1,782 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2018 EUR 2,400 £2,115 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2018 EUR 2,600 £2,291 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Jun 2017 £780 £780 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
Nov 2016 EUR 4,000 £3,476 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2016 EUR 2,200 £1,912 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2016 £850 £850 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
Nov 2013 EUR 4,000 £3,351 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2013 EUR 2,600 £2,178 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
May 2013 EUR 3,200 £2,717 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2012 EUR 2,600 £2,090 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2011 EUR 3,500 £3,001 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2008 EUR 5,500 £4,568 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2007 EUR 1,900 £1,347 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2007 EUR 850 £579 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Mar 2007 £1,800 £1,500 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2006 EUR 2,700 £1,820 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
May 2005 EUR 1,800 £1,231 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue (50th Anniversary)
May 2005 EUR 2,900 £1,984 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue (50th Anniversary)
Feb 2005 £1,200 £1,000 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 2004 EUR 521 £364 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2004 EUR 3,333 £2,238 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Nov 2003 EUR 4,200 £2,910 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Golden Blue
Sep 2003 £1,527 £1,300 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2001 £1,292 £1,100 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jul 2000 £2,820 £2,400 🇬🇧 Christie's Golden Blue
May 1999 £1,035 £900 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Feb 1999 £862 £750 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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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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