Name: Hasselblad 500C/M Camera Body Early 500CM
Brand: Hasselblad
SKU: UHH-02-4002-4 UUC202448
Price: 714.53 USD
Availability: InStock

Displays noticeable wear including visible dings and scratches. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. Glass elements may have slight imperfections not affecting image quality. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Shop the Hasselblad 500C/M early camera body for classic medium format shooting, modular versatility, and timeless Hasselblad craftsmanship today.

The Hasselblad 500C/M is a legendary medium format film camera introduced in 1970, renowned for its modular design, mechanical reliability, and exceptional image quality. A favorite among professional photographers for studio, portrait, and landscape photography, this camera features a fully mechanical system with interchangeable components and a robust V-mount lens system.

Iconic medium format film camera with modular design and exceptional image quality

Interchangeable components including film backs, viewfinders, focusing screens, and lenses for maximum flexibility

Modular System

Fully mechanical operation with no battery required, ensuring reliability in various shooting conditions

Mechanical Precision

Compur leaf shutter with X-sync at all speeds (1s to 1/500s), enabling versatile flash synchronization

Leaf Shutter

The Hasselblad 500C/M is a **medium format film camera** built entirely around a mechanical, modular design. The body is constructed from **metal**, measuring **170 x 109 x 104 mm** and weighing **600g**, giving it a solid and reliable feel without being unwieldy. Shooting is entirely **manual focus only**, with no electronic autofocus system — focusing is handled through the standard **waist-level finder**, which is interchangeable with an optional prism for eye-level shooting. The camera supports film stocks across an **ISO range of 6 to 6400**, accommodating everything from ultra-fine-grain slow films to fast emulsions suited for low light. Flash users will appreciate the **X-Sync PC connection** that operates at **all shutter speeds**, providing maximum flexibility when working with studio strobes or speedlights. There is **no image stabilization**, **no weather sealing**, and **no electronic connectivity** of any kind — the 500C/M is a pure, mechanical film tool built for photographers who value deliberate, craft-focused image-making at medium format scale.

Interchangeable film backs, viewfinders, and lenses allow the camera to be configured for a wide range of shooting needs.

Modular System Design

Square medium format frame delivers significantly more film area than 35mm, resulting in finer grain and greater detail.

6x6cm Medium Format

No batteries required for core camera functions, making the 500C/M reliable in any environment and conditions.

Fully Mechanical Operation

Accepts the full range of Hasselblad V-mount lenses, including celebrated Carl Zeiss optics in focal lengths from wide to telephoto.

V-System Lens Compatibility

Shutter is built into each lens rather than the body, enabling flash X-Sync at all shutter speeds without a maximum sync limitation.

Leaf Shutter in Lens

Standard waist-level finder can be swapped for an eye-level prism or metered prism to suit different shooting styles.

Interchangeable Viewfinders

Film magazines can be swapped mid-roll, allowing different film stocks or formats to be used in a single shooting session.

Interchangeable Film Backs

Metal body and mechanical components contribute to the camera's long-term durability and tactile precision.

All-Metal Construction

ISO index range of 6 to 6400 accommodates everything from fine-grain slow emulsions to high-speed films.

Broad Film Stock Range

User Manual

Hasselblad 500C/M Medium Format Film Camera 

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HASSELBLAD 500CM | Review & Sample Photos

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The Hasselblad 500C/M Camera Body Early 500CM is a classic medium format camera body for photographers who value timeless design, modular handling, and the distinctive shooting experience of a Hasselblad system. This body is in good condition and remains a compelling choice for film shooters, collectors, and anyone looking to build a flexible 500-series kit. Key Features<ul><li>Classic Medium Format Platform: Built for the renowned Hasselblad 500-series system and its interchangeable components.</li><li>Modular Design: Supports a customizable setup with compatible lenses, backs, and viewfinders.</li><li>Mechanical Operation: A mechanically driven camera body valued for its straightforward, hands-on shooting experience.</li><li>Film Photography Appeal: Ideal for photographers seeking the look and workflow of medium format film.</li><li>Collector Interest: Early 500CM models are highly regarded for their place in photographic history.</li><li>Reliable Studio Companion: Well suited to portrait, product, and fine-art work where deliberate composition matters.</li></ul> If you are looking for a respected medium format body with enduring character and proven utility, this Hasselblad 500C/M is a strong foundation for your next film setup.
 
Condition Notes
Moderate cosmetic wear on body.

Continental U.S.

Hasselblad 500C/M Camera Body Early 500CM

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