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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.

Prices updated: June 2023

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
Nov 2003 EUR 448 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 300 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ihagee Exakta B chrome worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a chrome Exakta B is typically worth a few hundred pounds in usable condition, with the recorded price range running from about £320 to £5,500 for an exceptional example.

How much does an Exakta B chrome sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the model sells for anywhere between roughly £320 and £5,500, with a median sale price around £450.

Why is there such a wide price range?

The Exakta B is highly condition-sensitive: shutter health, chrome quality and completeness drive value, so tired examples sit near the lower end while outstanding, fully working bodies command the top prices.

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