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#5 in Film Cameras

Hasselblad 500C/M

Name: Hasselblad 500C/M
Brand: Hasselblad
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

Hasselblad

$1,200.00 – $2,500.00

Legendary Swedish medium format 6x6 SLR system that went to the moon, featuring a waist-level finder and interchangeable film backs. Produces square 6x6cm negatives with Carl Zeiss optics renowned for clinical sharpness.

8.5

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.3

User Sentiment

8.5

Value Score

9.1

Complaint Risk

9.1

Freshness

8.4

Community

8.7

Availability

9.3

Pros

Legendary Zeiss optics
Modular interchangeable backs
Iconic square 6x6 format

Cons

Very expensive even used
Requires specialized 120 film

Don't buy this if…

Hasselblad V-system prices have surged dramatically—verify the lens leaf shutter and film back light seals before purchasing.

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