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Ihagee Exakta B chrome

The Ihagee Exakta B is a 127 roll-film single-lens reflex made by the Dresden firm Ihagee, introduced in the 1930s. It belongs to the early Vest Pocket Exakta family, a pre-war SLR line aimed at serious amateurs, and the chrome variant refers to the bright-finished version of the body.

At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the Exakta B chrome have spanned roughly £320 to £5,500, with a median near £450 — a wide spread that reflects how condition-sensitive these pre-war bodies are at saleroom level. As of 2026, what the camera is worth today depends heavily on cosmetic state, shutter function and completeness, and only exceptional examples approach the top of that range; most clean but used bodies sell for values nearer the lower end.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2023 EUR 5,500 Leitz Auction
May 2023 £362 Flints Auctions
Nov 2013 EUR 320 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 450 Leitz Auction

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