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Description & Condition

Description

This is a Hasselblad 503CX medium format film camera, the first model of the 503 series, which added TTL flash metering to the 500-series design. It comes as a complete outfit with the Carl Zeiss Planar CF 80mm f/2.8 T* standard lens and an A12 film back. It shows light signs of use and works normally.

Please note

  • The focusing screen is the early 42161 cross-line screen, not a high-brightness screen.
  • The A12 film back's insert and magazine numbers do not match.

Condition Report

Grade Excellent (95%) — light signs of use
Exterior Light signs of use.
Optics & sensor Lens glass is in good order.
Function All functions work normally; ready to shoot.
Modifications None — original factory finish
Included Hasselblad 503CX body, Waist-level finder, A12 film back (120 film, 12 exposures), Carl Zeiss Planar CF 80mm f/2.8 T* lens

Specifications

Brand Hasselblad
Series Hasselblad V System
Model 503CX
Type Medium format SLR film camera
Mount Hasselblad V
Format 6x6 on 120 film
Flash metering TTL/OTF
Focusing screen 42161 (early type)
Lens Carl Zeiss Planar CF 80mm f/2.8 T*

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.