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Ihagee Exakta VX 1000

The Ihagee Exakta VX 1000 is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera made in Dresden, East Germany, and sold as part of the Exakta line during the 1960s. It was positioned as a system SLR for enthusiasts, continuing the long-running Exakta family that helped popularise the 35mm reflex format.

At UK auction in 2025, hammer prices for the Exakta VX 1000 have been consistent, with two recorded sales at £62 each giving a median of around £62; an older Christie's result from 1999 reached £92. Today the camera sits in the entry-level collectable bracket at saleroom level, and what it sells for is closely tied to cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and the presence of a working lens.

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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: September 2025

Date Price Source
Sep 2025 £62 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £62 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £69 Flints Auctions
Jul 2024 £38 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 260 Leitz Auction
May 1999 £92 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ihagee Exakta VX 1000 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices in 2025 have clustered around £62, so the current value for a typical user-grade example is in the region of £60–£90.

How much does an Exakta VX 1000 sell for at auction?

At recent UK auctions the VX 1000 has sold for about £62 at hammer, with an older 1999 Christie's sale reaching £92; the price a given body achieves depends heavily on shutter condition and whether a lens is included.

Is the Exakta VX 1000 a good buyer's camera?

It is an affordable way into the Exakta system, but buyers should budget for a possible shutter service and accept that spare parts availability is limited.

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