Ihagee Exakta Junior (1st type)
The Ihagee Exakta Junior (1st type) is a pre-war German roll-film SLR produced by Ihagee of Dresden. It belongs to the Exakta family of single-lens reflex cameras introduced in the 1930s and was positioned as a more accessible model within that line.
Auction data for the Exakta Junior (1st type) is very thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from June 2023 saw a hammer price of £900. With only one data point on file as of 2026, that figure should be read as indicative of what a clean example can sell for at auction rather than a reliable market median, and condition, completeness and provenance will swing the price materially.
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
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41542) Title: Ihagee Exakta (Junior) Version 1
Description:
extremely rare first version of the Exakta Junior, with Ihagee logo and half-moon, with Anastigmat 4.5/7.5cm no.611174 (original metal/leather lens cap), in nice condition, very few of these cameras are known to exist, precisely this camera is shown on C. Aguila and M. Rouah "Exakta Collection" chap.2 p.29 Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39380) Title: Ihagee Exakta Junior Type 1
Description:
very rare, first Type Exakta Junior, no slow speeds and non-interchangeable lens, only marked with Ihagee name - no 'Exakta' name anywhere on the body, in excellent cosmetic condition, the shutter needs maintenance, with Ihagee Anastigmat 4.5/7.5cm no.611169, leather lens cap and matching eveready case with Ihagee logo Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,600 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 6,875 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21386) Title: EXAKTA JUNIOR Version 1
Description:
4,5x6cm, first version Exakta Junior in good condition, Ihagee Anastigmat Exaktar 1:4,5 f=7,5cm, rare |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ihagee Exakta Junior (1st type) worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record on file, a clean example has sold for around £900 hammer, though with only one data point this should be treated as a guide price rather than a firm market value.
How much does an Exakta Junior (1st type) sell for at auction?
The most recent recorded UK hammer price was £900 in June 2023; actual results vary widely with condition, originality and whether a period lens is included.
Why is pricing data for this camera so sparse?
Pre-war Ihagee Exakta Junior bodies appear infrequently in UK salerooms, so published price evidence is thin and any single sale carries disproportionate weight in the market picture.