A classic Hasselblad 500C medium format modular film camera system comprising the iconic 500C body (Serial No. TU78369, manufactured in 1974) and an A12 120 roll film magazine back. Please note that the waist-level finder (WLF) does not open automatically as one of the hinge pins is loose.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair
Cosmetically showing normal signs of professional use, wear on body edges, and brassing. The camera body and film back mechanisms operate normally, but the waist-level finder has a loose pin causing the automatic pop-up mechanism to fail. The shutter fires correctly and will operate the lens shutter when attached.
Included
Hasselblad 500C Medium Format Camera Body (1974)
Hasselblad A12 120 Film Back Magazine
Hasselblad Waist-Level Finder (Faulty Hinge Pin)
Neck Strap Side Brackets
Key Features
Modular 6x6cm medium format film camera system produced in 1974
Mechanical leaf shutter support via interchangeable C lenses
Bright interchangeable focusing screen and viewfinder hood
Removable A12 film magazine back allowing rapid mid-roll film changes
Renowned Swiss precision mechanical engineering
Collector's Notes
An ideal project or repair piece for Hasselblad enthusiasts, offering a solid 500C body and A12 back with a known waist-level finder fault that can be serviced or replaced.
Keywords
Hasselblad 500C, Hasselblad Medium Format, 500 C Body, A12 Back, Hasselblad Film Camera, Vintage Modular Camera, WLF Fault
