Hasselblad 500c/m – Rental

The Hasselblad 500C/M is a legendary camera and often was the workhorse of many professional photographers. They were made from 1957 until somewhere in the 1990s, this example comes from 1980. The A12 back made in 1987 is a more modern back marked 12 on top. It comes with a Zeiss Distagon 60mm f/3.5 C T* which is a nice wider lens that works to about a 35mm on 35mm format which is great for reporting for example. The shutter was tested on the shutter speed tester and is accurate on all speeds. The focus of the lens is smooth. Focusing screen installed in the camera has a split image in the middel for easier focusing. We do see some marks on the screen but it is bright to look through but not a acute matte type. Finder opens and closes correctly as does the loupe. Rapid wind crank installed. Later model A12 back checked for correct spacing and light seals have been replaced. Some paint loss on the back and leather is also shrunken a tiny bit. A nice hasselblad set that is ready to go for the next owner.