Hasselblad A12 DX-Format 20.9MP Film Back
The Hasselblad A12 is a 20.9MP Medium Format film camera — known for its 120 Film Format and Hasselblad V Mount System. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Hasselblad A12 DX-Format 20.9MP Film Back
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Camera Overview — Hasselblad A12
Key Features — Hasselblad A12
120 Film Format: Accepts standard 120 roll film, delivering 12 exposures per roll at the classic 6×6cm medium format frame size.
Hasselblad V Mount System: Integrates directly with Hasselblad V-mount bodies and lenses, making it a native fit for the full V-system ecosystem.
Swappable Magazine Design: Modular construction allows the back to be removed and swapped mid-shoot, enabling use of different film stocks on the same body.
All-Metal Construction: Solid metal build at 500g contributes to the durability and precision feel characteristic of Hasselblad's V-system accessories.
Battery-Free Operation: Purely mechanical film transport mechanism requires no battery power, ensuring reliable operation regardless of charge.
1980s Vintage Origin: Manufactured during the decade when Hasselblad's V-system was at the height of its professional and commercial use worldwide.
Camera Specifications — Hasselblad A12
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Product, Portrait |
| Type | Medium Format |
| Sensor | Medium Format |
| Resolution | 20.9MP |
| AF System | Manual Focus Only |
| Max Photo Resolution | 20.9MP |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Storage Media | Film |
| Weather Sealing | None |
| Weight | 500g |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V |
Description — Hasselblad A12
The Hasselblad A12 is a medium format film back built for the Hasselblad V mount system, accepting 120 film and manufactured during the 1980s. Constructed from metal and weighing 500g, it is a solidly built magazine designed to integrate with the modular Hasselblad V-system camera platform. Operation is fully manual focus only, with a mechanical shutter and no electronic connectivity, autofocus, or image stabilization of any kind. Weather sealing is not present, so environmental protection is not a feature of this back.
Flash compatibility is listed as None. Lens compatibility is limited to brand-specific Hasselblad V-mount optics. The storage medium is film exclusively, with no digital capture capability.
The A12 is a classic analog film magazine well suited to medium format film shooters already working within the Hasselblad V ecosystem.
Pros — Hasselblad A12
- ✓Medium format 120 film compatibility opens access to the full tonal and detail range of medium format film photography
- ✓Hasselblad V mount integration ensures compatibility with the established V-system ecosystem of brand-specific lenses
- ✓Metal construction contributes to a robust, durable build quality at a stated weight of 500g
Cons — Hasselblad A12
- ✗No weather sealing, limiting use in rain or dusty environments
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability of any kind
- ✗No image stabilization of any type (optical, in-body, or digital)