Hasselblad SWC-E
The Hasselblad SWC-E is a medium format camera in Hasselblad's Super Wide family, which pairs a fixed wide-angle Zeiss Biogon lens with a 6x6 roll-film back. As with other SWC-series bodies, it uses an external optical viewfinder rather than through-the-lens viewing.
Only two historical UK auction results are on file for the SWC-E, a hammer price of £6,500 in 2008 and £10,000 in 2014, so any view of what the camera is worth today has to be read with caution. At saleroom level these figures place the SWC-E firmly in the upper tier of Hasselblad values, but with so few data points the range £6,500–£10,000 should be treated as indicative of historical hammer results rather than a reliable guide to the price an example sells for in 2026.
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: March 2014
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 10,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_29899) Title: Hasselblad SWC-E
Description:
extremely rare (total production 30 cameras only) special version of 903 SWC with built-in motor drive, Biogon 4.5/38mm T* no.7203294 (cap), 38mm finder, magazine 12 no.30ES16158, instruction book, warranty card Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 6,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17035) Title: Hasselblad SWC-E
Description:
extremely rare (total production only 30 cameras) special version of 903 SWC with built-in motor drive, Biogon 4.5/38mm T* no.7358555, 38mm finder, hood, magazine A24 no.32EU11353, instruction book, warranty card Estimate: EUR 4,500 - EUR 5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad SWC-E worth at UK auction?
The two recorded UK auction hammer results for the SWC-E are £6,500 and £10,000, but with so little data the price any individual example sells for today depends heavily on condition and completeness.
Is the SWC-E the same camera as the SWC/M or 903 SWC?
No. The SWC family includes several distinct models and the SWC-E is catalogued separately from the SWC, SWC/M, 903 SWC and 905 SWC, each of which has its own value profile.
Why is the price range for the SWC-E so wide?
Because only two historical sales are on record, the range reflects two individual auction outcomes rather than a settled market median, so current value is best confirmed against fresh comparable sales.