500C/M 30th Anniversary Gold Edition | A Quiet Radiance Through Time
Built on decades of trust, refined for a single celebration. ✨
Released in 1987 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hasselblad 500 series, the 500C/M 30th Anniversary Gold Edition carried forward the legacy of one of photography’s most enduring camera systems.
Rather than overwhelming the camera’s form, the gold detailing was applied with restraint—subtle accents that complement the timeless square silhouette of the 500C/M.
Behind its commemorative exterior remains the same fully mechanical, modular system trusted by generations of professional photographers.
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In 1987, to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hasselblad 500 series,
Hasselblad introduced the 500CM 30th Anniversary Gold Edition,
produced in a limited run of 1,400 cameras worldwide.
The original 500CM featured silver-finished chrome components.
When reinterpreted in gold, the effect remained restrained rather than dominant.
Gold appears only in select details, creating a black and gold finish that feels composed,
dignified and timeless.
The 500 series earned its reputation through long-term professional use.
For that reason, this anniversary edition was also embraced by collectors,
not as a novelty, but as a continuation of a proven system.
At its core, the 500CM is a fully mechanical, modular camera.
Designed to keep working over decades and to evolve as needs change.
Gold accents, a commemorative plaque, leather covering and refined finishing
add a quiet, collectible quality to its distinctive square form.
Cameras from the same generation were widely used for magazine covers,
studio portraits and product photography.