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CPSLOPHOTO
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I was just given two old hasselblads with 3 zeis lenses. I looked online at KEH and found tons of them going for around 400-500 body only.

My question is, are these still worth anything (don't kill me for asking lol) or should I just hang onto them for a collectors edition?


Dec 23, 2007 at 12:25 AM
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Which model? 500CM, 503CW, etc........

Dec 23, 2007 at 02:50 AM
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put film in it and find out how good the hassies are! i bet you will like the results!

Dec 23, 2007 at 07:43 AM
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THey're both 500cm's

Dec 23, 2007 at 09:14 AM
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They are certainly good for something, if they work as they should.

The problem with old, unused 'blads is exactly that they are old and unused.
Like a mechanical watch you have to use them from time to time to assure functionality, they dont like sitting in the dust for years. The same is true for the lenses. An unused C(F) lens would probably need the shutter serviced. The good thing is, there are a lot of service center which did and still do this.

For film users the Hasselblad is a great tool and a joy to use. I'd buy a couple of films and try them for a week or two, if you dont have the experience you might ask somebody in a camera club or photo store to examine it for you and give you the basics in Hasselblad shooting.


Dec 23, 2007 at 10:49 AM

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