Hasselblad SWC NASA
The Hasselblad SWC NASA is a very rare variant of the SWC (Super Wide Camera) line, a medium-format 6×6 body with a fixed Zeiss Biogon wide-angle lens. NASA-associated examples are among the most collectible items in the Hasselblad catalogue and appear in the saleroom only infrequently.
UK auction hammer results for the SWC NASA — wholesale saleroom levels, excluding commission — sit at £36,000 (2009) and £40,000 (2018), putting its value firmly in collector-only territory rather than the working-camera market. With only two recorded appearances, any price figure for what one sells for today in 2026 should be read as indicative, and individual results swing on documented provenance and condition rather than a stable median.
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 2018
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 40,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36286) Title: Hasselblad Lunar Surface SWC + Zeiss Biogon 4,5/38mm
Description:
One of only 25 SWC cameras produced for NASA with Biogon 4.5/38mm no.4165561, special ultra-light 70mm magazine Lunar Mission no. UV400542 (NASA number P/N SEB 33100082-S/N 389) - rare opportunity to buy a piece of space history. The camera is in almost new condition ! Ex Jim Jannard collection ! Estimate: EUR 18,000 - EUR 22,000 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 36,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19545) Title: Hasselblad Lunar Surface SWC
Description:
one of 25 SWC cameras produced for NASA with Biogon 4.5/38mm no.4241569, special ultra-light 70mm magazine Lunar Mission no.TR 400213 (NASA number P/N SEB 33100082-S/N 389) - it is a unique opportunity to buy a piece of space history. The camera is in much better condition than others of its kind. Estimate: EUR 18,000 - EUR 20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad SWC NASA worth?
The two recorded UK auction hammer results bracket it at £36,000 to £40,000, but with such a small sample the value of any specific example depends heavily on provenance and condition.
How much does a Hasselblad SWC NASA sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices are £36,000 in 2009 and £40,000 in 2018; no more recent saleroom data is available in our dataset.
Why is the SWC NASA price so much higher than a standard SWC?
NASA-linked Hasselblads are treated as collector and historical items rather than user cameras, and scarcity plus documentation drive the premium over a standard SWC.