The Hasselblad 500C/M (1970-1989) is the canonical Swedish 6x6 medium-format SLR. Mechanical, modular: body, lens, viewfinder, and film back are all interchangeable. The 80 mm f/2.8 Planar T* is the standard lens. Used by countless professionals and a still-functional shooter today.
Pricing in 2026 for a 500C/M body, A12 back, 80 mm Planar, waist-level finder: EUR 1400-2200.
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Test the body, lens, and back together - any one can fail independently. Common failure: shutter capping at high speeds; check by firing at 1/500 s against a uniform sky.
Inspect the A12 back's dark slide and the wind crank engagement. Lens shutter should sound crisp at all speeds with no oil on the blades.