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Ihagee Exakta 66 (vertical) (1948)

The Ihagee Exakta 66 (vertical) is a medium-format single-lens reflex camera introduced in 1948, taking 6×6cm negatives on 120 roll film. It was a post-war redesign with an upright body layout, positioned as a professional medium-format SLR for studio and advanced amateur use.

At recent UK auction, the vertical Exakta 66 has sold for hammer prices between roughly £800 and £840, with a median around £820 — these are saleroom results before buyer's premium, not dealer retail. A historic 2004 sale at £1,490 sits well above the current band, and in today's market a clean, working example with a good Tessar or Biometar is typically what drives values toward the upper end of that range.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: February 2026

Date Price Source
Feb 2026 £625 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £812 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Apr 2022 £688 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £682 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £600 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 £840 Flints Auctions
Nov 2006 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 1,490 Leitz Auction
Jul 1999 £575 Christie's
Nov 1998 £977 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ihagee Exakta 66 (vertical, 1948) worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices have clustered between about £800 and £840, giving a median value near £820 for a working example.

How much does an Exakta 66 vertical sell for at auction?

Typical hammer results sit in the low-to-mid £800s, though a single 2004 sale reached £1,490, suggesting exceptional examples can command a premium.

Is the price of an Exakta 66 condition-sensitive?

Yes — shutter accuracy, film-transport condition and lens clarity materially affect value, and cameras needing service tend to sell below the typical range.

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