
| Focusing System | Helicoid (manual rotating mount built in to len |
| Custom Functions | No |
| Shutter | Mechanical leaf shutter, 1 second to 1/500th and "B". Shutter speeds in full stops only. |
| Power | Fully mechanical camera; no batteries required. |
| Weight | Camera body only, 600g (1.3 lbs); with Planar 80mm f/2.8 lens, and A12 film magazine, 1500g (3.3 lbs). |
| Dimensions | 180 x 114 x 110mm (7.08 x 4.49 x 4.33") LWH (with 80mm f/2.8 lens and A12 film magazine) |
| Color | Black |
| Film Type | 120 film: 6 x 6 (12 frames), 6 x 4.5 (16 frames). 220 film: 6 x 6 (24 frames), 6 x 4.5 (32 frames); 70mm perforated film; Uses 70mm film cassettes which can be loaded with up to 4.7m of film, giving up to 70 frames per cassette; Use of Polaroid 3 1/4 x 4 1/4" pack films possible with backs available from Hasselblad or NPC |
| Film Back | Interchangeable type |
| Film Format | 6 x 6cm format (Actual frame size is 54 x 54mm |
| Camera Type | Manual focus, leaf shutter, Single-Lens-Reflex camera |
| Lens Mount | Exclusive Hasselblad bayonet lens mount; Accepts all C, CF, CB, CFI, CFE lenses |
| Self Timer | No (some older "C" lenses have a built-in self timer) |
| Exposure Compensation | No |
| Metering System | Possible with optional metered viewfinders |
| Flash Synchronization | "PC" socket for electronic flash connection on lens barrel. Flash synchronization possible at all shutter speeds up to 1/500th. NOTE: The 500C/M is NOT a TTL flash capable camera. |
| Brand | Hasselblad |
| Used Condition | Good |
| Good Condition | Small amount of cosmetic wear and some blemishes |
| Viewfinder Type | SLR type interchangeable waist level focusing screen; 100 percent viewing screen accuracy. |