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Hasselblad

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A special camera used by astronauts during the Apollo space missions to capture important photos from space.

Hasselblad

Hasselblad is a special camera company from Sweden. It started a long time ago, in 1841, in a lovely city called Gothenburg. People love Hasselblad because they make cameras that take very clear and beautiful pictures.

One of the most exciting things about Hasselblad is that their cameras went to space! When astronauts went to the Moon as part of the Apollo program, they used Hasselblad cameras to take pictures. Almost all the pictures from the Moon were taken with these special cameras.

Hasselblad also makes modern cameras that are easy to carry. In 2016, they made a tiny but powerful camera called the X1D-50c. This camera helps photographers take wonderful pictures every day.

Hasselblad works with other companies too. They have teamed up with Sony to make new digital cameras and even helped improve cameras in some mobile phones/phones. This means you can find Hasselblad’s special picture-making magic in many places.

The company has a long and proud history, and it keeps making new and exciting cameras for people who love to take pictures.

Images

A Hasselblad X1D II camera with a 45mm F4 P lens, perfect for exploring photography!
A stunning view of Earth from space, taken by astronauts during the Apollo 17 mission.
A Hasselblad 2000 FC/M camera with a Zeiss Planar lens attached.
The first Hasselblad 1600F camera, designed in 1948 by Sixten Sason, featuring a Kodak Ektar lens.
An old Hasselblad film camera from Gothenburg, Sweden – a classic piece of photography history!
A Hasselblad 503CW camera with a digital back attached, showing its design and components.
A classic Hasselblad 500 CM medium format camera, a popular choice for professional photographers.
A vintage Hasselblad 500 C/M camera with a attached grip and lens – a popular model used by professional photographers.
A close-up view of the front of a Hasselblad H2 camera, showcasing its design and features.
A close-up view of a Hasselblad H2 camera, showcasing its sleek design and features.
A Hasselblad X1D II camera with a 45mm F4 P lens, showcasing professional photography equipment.
A preproduction model of the Hasselblad X1D medium format camera, displayed during a preview tour.

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