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Description & Condition

Description

This is the Hasselblad 203FE, the 6x6 medium format SLR with a focal-plane shutter up to 1/2000 s and center-weighted TTL metering. It comes with an Acute Matte focusing screen (42203) and the original waist-level finder; the mechanism is very smooth and nearly silent.

Please note

  • The inside of the waist-level finder has slight paint loss.
  • No lens or film back is included.

Condition Report

Grade Very Good (90%) — signs of use on metal edges
Exterior Condition as shown in the photos; signs of use on the metal edges.
Optics & sensor Acute Matte bright focusing screen (42203) with the original 203 metering area markings.
Function Fully working; the gearing is very smooth and nearly silent. Without battery power, C, CF, CFE and CB lenses can still be used.
Modifications None — original factory finish
Included Camera body, Acute Matte focusing screen (42203), Original waist-level finder

Specifications

Brand Hasselblad
Series Hasselblad V System
Model 203FE
Type 6x6 medium format SLR
Mount Hasselblad V
Shutter Focal-plane shutter, up to 1/2000 s
Metering Center-weighted TTL
Focusing screen Acute Matte 42203

Status: Pre-owned, one unit available. Every item is inspected and tested by our technician before it ships, and the photos show the actual item. Ships by express courier from one of our offices (most items ship from China or Japan), typically within 7–12 business days, with free shipping to the US. US import duties are not included in the price; see below.

Shipping and import duties — please read before ordering

Zerka Studio has offices in China, Japan and the United States, and our inventory is shared between them; most items ship from China or Japan. This item was made in Sweden. When an item ships from outside the US, US Customs charges import duty based on the country where it was made. For cameras made in Sweden the duty is currently about 10% of the item's value. Import duties and taxes are not included in our price and are not collected at checkout: if they apply, the courier will ask you to pay them, together with its customs clearance fee, before or at delivery. Rates are set by US Customs and may change. If you are not sure where this item will ship from, please contact us before ordering and we will confirm. If a shipment is refused because the duties were not paid, the duties, the shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee will be deducted from your refund.

How we grade condition

Every item is inspected and tested by our technician before it ships, and the photos show the actual item. Each listing has its own Condition Report; the grade sums it up:

  • Unused — never used; the packaging may have been opened for inspection.
  • Like New (98–99%) — no visible signs of use, or only the faintest marks.
  • Excellent (95%) — light signs of use, with no dents or notable marks.
  • Very Good (90%) — visible light wear, such as small scratches or rubbing.
  • Good (85–89%) — clear signs of use, such as scratches, paint wear or brassing.
  • Fair (80% or below) — heavy wear.
  • For parts or repair — not fully working.

Anything that affects use or value, such as marks on the glass, repairs, a repaint or a deliberately brassed finish, is listed under Please note on the item page.

Shipping & duties

Ships by express courier, typically within 7–12 business days. Shipping is calculated at checkout. Import duties and taxes, if any, are paid by the buyer.