Hasselblad serial no. question

Theo43

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I have today got a Hasselblad 500CM with 150mm lens and film back. This kit appears to be in excellent condition and everything seems to work, so I am quite tickled, though I plan to send the body & back off for CLA in the new year. My question concerns the body serial number, which begins with the letters UUC followed by six digits. I presume UU indicates built in 1977, but what is the significance, if any, of the C? Thanks,
Ted

 

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I think the C stands for "made in China". I hope you didn't pay for a Swedish one!
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Either check Hasselblad Historical http://www.hasselbladhistorical.eu/HS/HSTable.aspx or wait for Q. G. to see your thread.

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Ted
Curiosity aroused, I just had a peek at QG's site and it looks like the C is no more than a product code for the 500C/M. As Steve says, QG himself will no doubt provide fuller info in due course.

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• Dec 5, 2009

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Steve pointed to the wrong page.

Have a look at this one.



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iandavid said:

I think the C stands for "made in China". I hope you didn't pay for a Swedish one!
Ian

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Funny stuff Ian!

Neat site Q.G., thanks for the link.

Ted