Hasselblad MKWE
The Hasselblad MKWE is a medium-format camera body from Hasselblad's Swedish manufacturing line. Publicly available technical documentation on this specific designation is limited, so buyers should confirm configuration and completeness with the seller before committing.
At UK auction, hammer results for the Hasselblad MKWE sit in a wide £7,000–£16,000 range based on the two recorded sales, with the most recent 2025 result at £7,000 and an earlier 2023 sale reaching £16,000 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than retail or dealer pricing. With so few data points, today's value is highly condition- and configuration-sensitive, and what one of these sells for can swing substantially depending on completeness, cosmetic state and provenance. Treat the range as a guide to what the camera is worth at auction rather than a settled market price.
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: June 2025
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 7,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01977) Title: Hasselblad MKWE
Description:
The Hasselblad MKWE is also known as a civilian version of NASA's HEC (Hasselblad Electric Camera). This MKWE (Metric Kamera, Wide angle, Electronic winder) was designed for land survey purposes and built by a special division of the Hasselblad company - Hasselblad Engineering AB - which was a special engineering division responsible for high-precision instruments for industrial and military applications. The camera (no.14369) is equipped with a reseau plate (precisely manufactured and marked with a serial number matching the set). It comes with a viewfinder, a non-interchangeable Biogon 4.5/38mm no.7553397 magazine no.32EH13527 and an original lens cap. Everything is in near-mint condition. Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 16,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41616) Title: Hasselblad MKWE
Description:
The Hasselblad MKWE is also known as a civilian version of NASA's HEC (Hasselblad Electric Camera). This MKWE (Metric Kamera, Wide angle, Electronic winder) was designed for land survey purposes, and built by a special division of the Hasselblad company - Hasselblad Engineering AB - which was a special engineering division responsible for high-precision instruments for industrial and military applications. The camera (no.1322) is equipped with a reseau plate (precisely manufactured and marked with a serial number matching the set), and comes with a viewfinder, a non-interchangeable Biogon 4.5/38mm no.6888731A70 magazine no.371671 and an original lens cap. Everything is in near-mint condition. Estimate: EUR 24,000 - EUR 26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad MKWE worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results for the Hasselblad MKWE span £7,000 to £16,000, so current value depends heavily on condition and configuration.
How much does a Hasselblad MKWE sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK hammer sales are £16,000 in 2023 and £7,000 in 2025, giving a midpoint around £11,500 but a very wide observed price range.
Why does the price vary so much?
With only a handful of auction appearances, each sale result reflects that specific example's condition, completeness and the bidders present on the day rather than a stable market median.