Hasselblad 500C

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

from 1957

Maker / issuer

Victor Hasselblad AB

Medium format single-lens reflex with a leaf shutter in the lens and interchangeable film magazines.

Historical context

The modular design allowed film backs to be changed mid-roll.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Production changes and magazine compatibility require transcription from a specialist reference.
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