Ihagee Exakta Real (black)
The Exakta Real (black) is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by the West German Ihagee-West operation, sold in a black-finish body. It was marketed as a higher-specification successor to the earlier East German Exakta line.
With only two UK auction hammer results on record, the Exakta Real (black) has sold for between £950 and £1,800, with a midpoint near £1,400 at saleroom level. These are wholesale hammer prices rather than retail, and as of 2026 the very thin sample size means any individual example's value today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness and whether the shutter and meter still function.
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: November 2016
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34137) Title: Exakta Real black outfit
Description:
black unnumbered rare camera in heavy used condition (not operable) with 3 matching lenses (all in near mint condition): Xenon 1.9/50mm no.9967534, Curtagon 2.8/35mm no.10070075 and Tele-Xenar 3.5/135mm no.9987827 Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12510) Title: Exakta Real Schwarz Ausrüstung
Description:
extremely rare black painted Exakta Real with black S-Travenar 1.8/50mm R no.368486 (shutter speeds not accurate), black painted prism finder, Tele-Xenar 3.5/135mm no.10115280 (hood, both caps) Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25789) Title: Exakta Real Black
Description:
extremely rare Real in black paint version with black Xenar 2.8/50mm no.10085890 Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Exakta Real (black) worth today?
Based on two UK auction records, the Exakta Real in black has sold for £950 and £1,800 at hammer, so a realistic value guide sits in the £950–£1,800 range depending on condition and completeness.
How much does an Exakta Real (black) sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK hammer prices are £950 (2016) and £1,800 (2011), giving an indicative sells-for midpoint around £1,400 before buyer's and seller's commission.
Why is the black Exakta Real more valuable than common Exakta bodies?
The black-finish Real is a scarcer variant of an already low-production West German model, and collector demand for uncommon finishes pushes its price well above the typical chrome Exakta.
What should I check before buying one?
Verify shutter operation across all speeds, look for fungus in the viewfinder and any lens, confirm the meter reacts to light, and check the black paint for heavy wear, as cosmetics materially affect the price.