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Ihagee Exakta B black

The Ihagee Exakta B is a German-made single-lens reflex camera for roll film, produced by Ihagee of Dresden in the 1930s. The black-finish variant was part of the pre-war Exakta line aimed at advanced amateurs, offering reflex composition in a compact trapezoidal body at a time when SLR design was still uncommon.

At recent UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the Ihagee Exakta B in black have ranged from about £69 to £290, with a median around £99. The most recent saleroom result from April 2025 saw one sell for £106, suggesting that today the model is worth a modest sum at wholesale level, though cosmetic condition and mechanical function drive significant variation in what each example sells for.

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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: April 2025

Date Price Source
Apr 2025 £106 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £81 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £150 Flints Auctions
Nov 2005 EUR 290 Leitz Auction
Jul 2000 £58 Christie's
Jul 1999 £69 Christie's
Oct 1998 £92 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ihagee Exakta B in black worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between roughly £69 and £290, with typical clean examples selling for around £100.

How much does an Ihagee Exakta B black sell for at auction?

The most recent 2025 UK saleroom price was £106, and earlier hammer results have ranged from £69 to £290 depending on condition and completeness.

Is the black Exakta B rarer than the chrome version?

The black-finish body is the earlier pre-war configuration and tends to attract collector interest, though price at auction is still driven primarily by shutter condition and cosmetics.

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