Ihagee Exakta V (Varex)

{"overview":"The Ihagee Exakta V, sold in most European markets as the Exakta Varex, is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced at the start of the 1950s and built in Dresden. As of today the model trades as an affordable entry point into early East German SLR collecting, and these are saleroom wholesale levels rather than dealer retail — a clean, working body with a matching standard lens can sell for more than a cosmetically tired one, and condition of the cloth shutter is the dominant factor in what a Varex is worth.","buying_guide":"Inspect the cloth focal-plane shutter for pinholes, capping issues and sluggish slow speeds, as curtain replacement is the most common fault on 1950s Exaktas and specialist service is limited. Check that the interchangeable finder locks correctly, that the left-handed shutter release and film-advance lever operate smoothly, and that the bayonet mount is free of play.

Generated summary, 23 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.