Ihagee Exakta RTL 1000
The Exakta RTL 1000 is a 35mm SLR produced by Ihagee, sold during the 1970s as part of the long-running Exakta line. It was positioned as a manual-focus enthusiast SLR using the Exakta bayonet lens mount tradition associated with the brand.
UK auction hammer results for the RTL 1000 are limited, with the only recorded sale in our data fetching £20 in 2023 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. On that thin evidence, today's value for a working body sits at the low end of vintage SLR pricing, and condition is the dominant factor in what one sells for. Buyers should treat any single data point with caution until further sales accumulate.
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: September 2025
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| Sep 2025 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 98) Title: An Exakta RTL1000 SLR Camera
Description:
silver, body G-VG, with metered prism, untested, shutter works, with a Meyer-Optik Telemegor f/4.5 300 lens, black, barrel VG, optics G-VG with light |
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| Aug 2023 | £20 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 299) Title: An Exakta RTL 1000 SLR Camera
Description:
An Exakta RTL 1000 SLR Camera, shutter working, with metered finder, meter intermittent, possible battery connection issue, self timer working, body |
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| Feb 2022 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 443) Title: An Exakta RTL 1000 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter working, metered prism untested, together with Meyer-Optik Oreston 50mm f/1.8 lens, optics G, some light haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Exakta RTL 1000 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record in our data, an RTL 1000 sold for £20 at hammer in 2023; clean, working examples are likely to price in the low tens of pounds rather than command a premium.
How much does an Exakta RTL 1000 sell for at auction?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices are limited to one sale at £20, so the model trades at the budget end of the vintage SLR market.
Is the Exakta RTL 1000 a good buy as a user camera?
It can be, provided the shutter and light seals are sound; given the low price level, the cost of a service can easily exceed the camera's market value.