Hasselblad 1000F SLR Film Camera, Zeiss Tessar 2.8/80mm lens with Original Box

The Hasselblad 1000F and the Zeiss Tessar 2.8/80mm lens is a testament to the vintage camera's historical precision, renowned for its sharp and clear images across the frame. This Hasselblad 1000F with the original box, spare 12 film back and flash attachment is well-suited for enthusiast collectors of vintage cameras. These professional cameras with its 6x6 cm format produces squared images, allowing for a distinctive and classic look photography (if anyone wants to use this camera to take photos I highly recommend to get the camera serviced).

Hasselblad's first civilian camera (Hasselblad 1600F) was launched in 1948. It was a 6×6 cm format focal-plane shutter SLR camera. First simply known as the “Hasselblad Camera” it was later named "1600 F” after its highest shutter speed of 1/1600 sec and “F” for “focal plane”. The camera was revolutionary for the time with its modular design that allowed exchanging lenses, viewfinders and film magazines. The shutter was made of thin stainless steel which was light and durable enough to withstand the high acceleration forces of this fast shutter .The 1600 F cameras did show a couple of problems so a number of changes were introduced during the production period that lasted from 1949–1953. The 1600 F was initially released with the Kodak Ektar 2.8/80 mm and the Ektar 3.5/135 mm lens. Only prototypes were made of the Ektar 6.3/55 mm and the 5.6/254 mm lenses. The successor of the 1600 F was the 1000 F (1953–1957). The 1000 F was named after its reduced shortest shutter speed of 1/1000 s. The 1000 F has a different shutter mechanism and proved to be more reliable and robust than its predecessor. During production of the 1600 F, Carl Zeiss in Oberkochen had become a supplier of lenses for the 1600 F/1000 F cameras. Zeiss supplied the lenses Distagon 5.6/60 mm, Tessar 2.8/80 mm, Sonnar 3.5/135, Sonnar 4.0/250 and Sonnar 5.6/250 mm. Towards the end of the 1000 F production period a Dallmeyer 5.6/508 mm lens made by Cook and Perkins, England, was also available, but did not fully cover the full film format.

Hasselblad 1000 F and especially 1600 F cameras are very rare on the secondhand market and usually not in working condition because of age, neglect, lack of spare parts and qualified repairmen. Many cameras suffer from corrosion of the chrome rims. A lot of lenses suffer from scratches, fungus, discoloration and separation. Cameras in good condition can therefore fetch fairly high prices.

In this sale a  Hasselblad 1000F with Zeiss-Opton-Tessar 80mm F2.8 lens and 12 film back  , The overall condition is OK , some of the chrome and leather has users wear.

This camera is in good condition, the shutter works on all speeds (shutter speed accuracy is not tested and not guaranteed) and is in good condition, no dents. The two film backs are A12 (the spare film back has some damage marks on the crome edges) both works well. Please check the images) most 1000F ‘s were delivered with a A12 film back, with matching insert. The lens is a Tessar 80mm F2.8 and looks good , this is a non-auto diaphragm . No grease marks. It is very hard to find a 1000F in such a good condition with its original box is also in good shape.

Condition exterior : Very nice , no dents no wear. 

Condition  mechanical : Optical and mechanical in good working order.    

Number : Camera nr CT 21351 film back A12 nr CT 28203 insert has the same number. The spare film back A12 nr CT 29048 insert has the same number this spare film back has few small damage marks on the Crome edges but works well. The leather is in good shape.

Finder : Nice and bright has few dust particles (which has no effect on the view).

Transport : OK 

Shutter:   Works on all speeds but not rested for accuracy, no dents no holes.

Lens  :  80mm f2.8 Tessar nr 834514 no fungus no grease marks, no separation.

Focusing : Smooth and accurate

Filter mount : OK

Glass : clean, no separation. No fungus

Diaphragm: Ok no marks

Will sell the camera for a reasonable offer.

Please note. All cameras are kept in an air conditioned room and in closed cabinets free of dust . Certainly no smoker. The camera collection is in Melbourne once sold I need at least a day to pickup the camera and pack it.

I mail items with tracking, signature and insurance to protect your purchase.