Hasselblad A16 (1970)
A 16-exposure roll film back for the Hasselblad V system, using 120 film to produce 6x4.5cm images
Overview
The Hasselblad A16 is a roll film back for the Hasselblad V series of medium format SLR cameras. It runs 120 film and gets sixteen 6x4.5cm frames per roll, which makes it a 16-exposure film magazine. The A16 Type II came out in 1970. Production years for the other versions are not documented. It mounts on the standard Hasselblad V mount and belongs to a modular system with interchangeable backs, viewfinders, and lenses. Variants include the A16 Type II, A16 Type IV, and the A16 S Film Magazine, which supports 4x4cm format.
Specifications
| Film Format | 120 film |
| Image Size | 6x4.5cm |
| Exposures per Roll | 16 |
| Mount | Hasselblad V system |
| Model Number | 30082 |
| SKU | UHH-11-1620 |
| Accessories Included | 120 Film Insert, Dark Slide, Focusing Screen Mask, Super Slide Mask |
Market
Recent listings show an A16 Type IV in excellent condition selling for $578.00, and a later version selling for $375. A separate listing priced an A16 back with Super Slide Mask at $199.99. One user reported "strange lines between frames on negs," which points to a possible defect in some units. Units are typically sold as-is, with condition judged from the photographs provided.
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