A monumental piece of music history: the camera that shot the iconic images for Michael Jackson's groundbreaking "Thriller" album. In 1982, photographer Dick Zimmerman used this Hasselblad 500 ELX to capture the pictures that made up the best-selling and most recognizable album cover ever produced. The camera boasts impeccable provenance, consigned by the celebrity photographer who captured Michael's electrifying presence on the "Thriller" cover. It witnessed the creation of a cultural masterpiece that continues to influence music and pop culture to this day. This camera recorded the unforgettable moment when Michael rose to the very zenith of music stardom. This was the only camera in the studio that day, and it has never before been offered for sale at auction. But the camera's experience included two other sessions with the King of Pop: Michael's collaboration with Steven Spielberg on the E.T. album, as well as the exclusive wedding photos of Michael and Lisa Marie. A letter of authenticity from photographer Dick Zimmerman accompanies the camera, affirming its genuine and exclusive connection to the creation of "Thriller". This item can be shipped in-house.

Non-functioning condition. The camera shows years of constant, professional use.