Hasselblad 503CX

Introduced in 1988, the 503CX improved upon the classic 500C/M by adding TTL (Through The Lens) flash metering, making it the first Hasselblad to offer this feature. It also comes equipped with the newer Acute-Matte focusing screen from the factory. This screen provides a significantly brighter and clearer viewfinder image compared to its predecessors.

The 503CX is a medium format camera that captures images on 120 or 220 roll film, producing large 6x6 centimeter square negatives or transparencies. This larger film size results in incredibly detailed images with fine grain, making it a favorite for studio and portrait photographers. You load the film into removable magazines that attach to the back of the camera body.

Yes, because the 503CX is a modular camera, the standard film back can be removed and replaced with a compatible digital back. Many photographers use digital backs from manufacturers like Phase One or Hasselblad's own CFV series to modernize the system. You just need to ensure the digital back is compatible with the camera's mechanical interface.

The 503CX uses the Hasselblad V-system mount, meaning it is compatible with the legendary line of Carl Zeiss C, T*, and CF lenses. These German-made optics are highly prized for their sharpness, color rendition, and unique micro-contrast. The camera body couples with the lens to control the leaf shutter, allowing flash sync at all shutter speeds up to 1/500th of a second.