Hasselblad 555ELD
The Hasselblad 555ELD is a 6×6 medium format SLR with an integrated electric motor drive, part of the V-System line. It was introduced in the late 1990s as the final evolution of the 500EL family, positioned for studio and scientific work where motorised film advance and digital-back compatibility were required.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for 555ELD bodies have ranged from roughly £700 to £1,600, with a median around £1,000 based on the limited sales on record. As of 2026, values remain condition-sensitive at saleroom level, and a clean body with a working motor and matching finder tends to sell for noticeably more than a tired example — retail dealer prices sit above these wholesale figures.
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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £562 | £450 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 334) Title: A Hasselblad 555ELD Medium Format Camera Body
Description:
2001, chrome, serial no. 12S11929, body, VG, shutter working, some pitting to parts of chrome, complete with maker's box |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 1,600 | £1,334 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01032) Title: Hasselblad 555ELD
Description:
Hasselblad 555ELD Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Jun 2024 | EUR 1,000 | £846 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 44 (Lot A00535) Title: Hasselblad 555ELD
Description:
Hasselblad 555ELD Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 700 | £600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11376) Title: Hasselblad 555 ELD Chrom
Description:
in new condition with warranty card in maker's box, Okular B20x WW and Vario-Okular B20x-60x new in maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 555ELD worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the 555ELD body between about £700 and £1,600, with typical examples selling for around £1,000.
How much does a Hasselblad 555ELD sell for at auction?
Hammer prices in the UK saleroom have sat in the £700–£1,600 range, with condition, completeness and a functioning motor driving where an individual body lands within that price band.
Is the 555ELD the same as the 553ELX?
No — the 555ELD is a later, distinct model in the electric-drive 500EL lineage, and values should not be assumed to match those of the earlier 553ELX.