Hasselblad A16 S V-Button Film Back Chrome
The Hasselblad A16 S V-Button is a film camera from Hasselblad — known for its 120 Film Compatibility and 6x4.5cm Frame Format. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Hasselblad A16 S V-Button
Key Features — Hasselblad A16 S V-Button
120 Film Compatibility: Accepts standard 120 roll film, which remains widely available and is a staple of professional and fine art medium format workflows.
6x4.5cm Frame Format: The A16 designation yields 16 exposures per roll at a 6x4.5cm image area, making efficient use of 120 film stock.
V-System Compatible: Designed exclusively for Hasselblad V-system camera bodies, integrating directly with that ecosystem's modular architecture.
Mid-Roll Back Removal: The V-Button mechanism allows the film back to be detached and swapped mid-roll without exposing the film, a core advantage of the Hasselblad modular system.
Modular Film Back Design: Attaches and detaches independently from the camera body, allowing multiple backs loaded with different film stocks to be used interchangeably on a single body.
Classic Chrome Finish: Chrome body finish is characteristic of Hasselblad V-system accessories produced in the 1980s and is consistent with period-correct kits.
Camera Specifications — Hasselblad A16 S V-Button
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Film |
| AF System | Manual Focus Only |
Description — Hasselblad A16 S V-Button
The Hasselblad A16 S V-Button Film Back Chrome is a medium format film back accessory designed for the Hasselblad V-system, accepting 120 roll film for medium format shooting. Manufactured during the 1980s, this chrome-finished back reflects the build standards of that era of Hasselblad production. It is classified under the Film Back vintage type and is intended for use with brand-specific Hasselblad lenses and bodies, making it a dedicated component within the Hasselblad modular system rather than a cross-brand accessory.
The V-Button mechanism is central to its design, enabling film back removal and swapping as part of the V-system's modular workflow. Focus operation is manual, and flash compatibility is listed as none. The shutter type is classified as Other, consistent with the film back's role as a modular component rather than a standalone camera.
For photographers operating within the Hasselblad V-system, this back provides a period-correct, chrome-finish option for 120 film shooting.
Pros — Hasselblad A16 S V-Button
- ✓Accepts 120 medium format film, a widely available and versatile film stock
- ✓Manufactured in the 1980s — a well-established era of Hasselblad V-system production quality
- ✓Compatible with brand-specific Hasselblad V-system lenses and bodies
Cons — Hasselblad A16 S V-Button
- ✗Lens and body compatibility is brand-specific only — not a universal film back solution
- ✗No flash compatibility listed, limiting integrated flash shooting options
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support
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