{"product_id":"preowned-hasselblad-500c-m-with-120mm-f-5-6-s-planar-a12-back","title":"Used Hasselblad 500C\/M with Carl Zeiss S-Planar 120mm f\/5.6, A12 Back \u0026 Waist-Level Finder","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed Hasselblad 500C\/M with Carl Zeiss S-Planar 120mm f\/5.6, A12 Film Back, \u0026amp; Waist-Level Finder (Film-Tested)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hasselblad 500C\/M is one of the defining medium-format cameras of the 20th century. Its mechanical construction, interchangeable components and distinctive 6×6 format made it a standard for generations of portrait, editorial, fine-art and studio photographers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example was manufactured in 1981 and is paired with a Carl Zeiss S-Planar 120mm f\/5.6 lens in a Synchro-Compur leaf shutter. The included A12 film back was also manufactured in 1981, giving the camera and back a pleasing period consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe S-Planar makes this a more specialized and less commonly encountered outfit than a standard 500C\/M with an 80mm Planar. It was designed for excellent performance at closer working distances, with particular attention to fine detail, flatness of field and low distortion. Those qualities make it especially well suited to still life, artwork, product photography, copy work and other carefully composed subjects. Its 120mm focal length also provides a flattering, tighter perspective for portraiture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking Glass exposed and processed a test roll to confirm that the camera, lens and film back are working together properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Example Stands Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Hasselblad 500C\/M modular medium-format camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamera body manufactured in 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame-year Hasselblad A12 film back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Zeiss S-Planar 120mm f\/5.6 lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHasselblad waist-level finder included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynchro-Compur leaf shutter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens-mounted focusing arm included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm-tested by Looking Glass Photo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest negatives processed and inspected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed carrying bag included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovered by our 30-day used gear warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition and Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis camera is in good working order. Our staff completed a basic inspection, loaded the camera with 120 film, exposed a test roll and processed the negatives. The camera advanced and exposed the film properly, and the A12 back produced properly spaced frames during our test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis testing confirms the camera’s operation during the test roll. It does not represent a recent factory service or complete mechanical overhaul, and it should not be interpreted as laboratory verification of every shutter speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photographs carefully. They show the exact camera, lens, film back and accessories being offered and are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 120mm f\/5.6 S-Planar is a specialized lens rather than the standard 80mm lens most commonly associated with the 500C\/M. It provides a tighter field of view, has a relatively modest f\/5.6 maximum aperture and was designed with close-range precision in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be used successfully for portraits and more distant subjects, particularly when stopped down. Photographers looking for a more general-purpose configuration may eventually want to add an 80mm Planar or a wider Distagon, both of which are compatible with the 500C\/M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe camera has no built-in light meter and does not require batteries for normal mechanical operation. Exposure must be determined with a handheld meter, metered phone app or another external method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shutter is built into the lens rather than the camera body. Its leaf-shutter design allows electronic flash synchronization throughout the shutter-speed range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHasselblad 500C\/M body, serial number RV1258974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Zeiss S-Planar 120mm f\/5.6 lens, serial number 4786904\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHasselblad A12 120 film back, serial number RV3199200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHasselblad waist-level finder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens-mounted focusing arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed carrying bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact Item Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamera model: Hasselblad 500C\/M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamera serial number: RV1258974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamera production year: 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens: Carl Zeiss S-Planar 120mm f\/5.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens serial number: 4786904\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShutter: Synchro-Compur leaf shutter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm-back serial number: RV3199200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm-back production year: 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage format: 6×6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm type: 120 film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation: Fully mechanical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight meter: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Looking Glass Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 500C\/M is the camera many photographers picture when they hear the name Hasselblad. Its appeal goes beyond reputation. The controls are direct, the square viewing experience encourages careful composition, and nearly every major component can be exchanged as the photographer’s needs change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe S-Planar gives this particular outfit a more purposeful identity. Its longer focal length and close-range correction favor portraits, still life, reproduction and detailed studio work over casual, all-purpose use. That specialization will not suit every photographer, but it makes this kit considerably more interesting than another standard 80mm configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching 1981 production years of the body and A12 back are also an appealing detail for a collector, while our successful film test gives a photographer greater confidence in putting the camera directly to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone who wants a classic 500C\/M with a distinctive lens from the beginning, this is a compelling, film-tested entry into one of photography’s most enduring camera systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Looking Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67716815323456,"sku":"CONSIGN-HASSELBLAD500CM-SE","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/6218\/8352\/files\/6_060441bc-4bbe-4f3d-a4f2-fc8f9035d8b4.jpg?v=1791414913","url":"https:\/\/www.lookingglassphoto.com\/products\/preowned-hasselblad-500c-m-with-120mm-f-5-6-s-planar-a12-back","provider":"Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}