A Look at One of the Most Beautiful Cameras Hasselblad Ever Released
Hasselblad has highlighted its 500 EL/M '20 Years in Space' edition camera, released in 1982 to commemorate two decades of its cameras being used in NASA missions. This special edition marks the brand's historical role in capturing iconic space images, including those from the Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 missions. The limited-run camera features a 'lunar gray' design and remains a sought-after collectible among photography enthusiasts.
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A Look at One of the Most Beautiful Cameras Hasselblad Ever Released May 01, 2026 Jeremy Gray Every so often, Hasselblad takes to its YouTube channel to showcase a legendary product from its distant past. The latest classic camera to get the modern video treatment is an absolute beauty, the Hasselblad 500 EL/M “20 Years in Space” edition. Released way back in 1982, it is arguably Hasselblad’s coolest camera ever. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); These days, Nikon is getting a lot of NASA love thanks to its versatile, highly performant SLR, DSLR, and…
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