Hasselblad Ross MK 80 outfit
Startpreis
4.000 €
Gebote: 0
8.000 – 9.000 €
Versandnformation
An exceptionally rare and historically significant military camera, with only around 70 units ever produced, regarded as a forerunner of the Hasselblad 1600F system, it is the successor to the famous Ross HK7. Unlike its aerial predecessor, this version was specifically designed as a hand-held camera for ground troops and could be equipped with a periscope attachment for viewing and photographing over or around obstacles.
The camera shoots in the 7×12cm format on 70mm perforated film and is offered with a matching Tessar 4.5/16.5cm lens (no.2627257), engraved “126,” (bayonet showing tool marks), as well as the exceptionally rare Tele-Tessar 8/60cm lens (no.2707464) produced in approximately 80 units in 1943, engraved “102” on the barrel. Both lenses retain their original grey military finish and include the original metal front lens caps.
The outfit also includes a periscope adapter (lens-mounted), four colour filters, and a magazine engraved “126a” with two sliders and 10x film spools. Additionally supplied are two reticulated Navigation Berlin finders 5x25 (nos.8136 and 8175), a special shutter release cable, leather carrying strap, and a rare original Ross ball-head (incomplete).
All components are housed in the original wooden outfit case with matching military markings (note inventory and warranty stickers on the inside). A remarkable and seldom-seen ensemble, representing an outstanding opportunity for the serious collector of historic military and photographic equipment.