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Ihagee Exakta Real

The Ihagee Exakta Real is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced in the mid-1960s. It was produced by the West German branch of Ihagee (Ihagee West, Frankfurt) rather than the original Dresden works, and had a short production life which limits surviving numbers today.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Exakta Real have ranged from around £530 to £3,000, reflecting both condition and the thin supply of examples coming to market. A 2024 saleroom result sat at £525, while earlier specimen sales reached into four figures; today the model's value is driven more by scarcity and completeness than by everyday usability. Because so few change hands, the price any given example sells for depends heavily on the individual auction and the buyers in the room.

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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: November 2024

Date Price Source
Nov 2024 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
Jun 2024 £525 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £434 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 3,021 Leitz Auction
Nov 2002 EUR 34,375 Leitz Auction
May 1999 £1,092 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ihagee Exakta Real worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, the Exakta Real has sold in a range of roughly £530 to £3,000, with a midpoint around £1,400; condition and completeness drive most of that spread.

How much does an Exakta Real sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom hammer prices include £525 in 2024, with earlier sales at £1,200 and £1,500; outlier results above £3,000 have been recorded for exceptional examples.

Why is the Exakta Real relatively scarce?

It was produced by Ihagee West for only a short period in the mid-1960s, so comparatively few bodies were made and even fewer survive in collectable condition.

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