Ihagee Kine Exakta I (after war edition)
The Kine Exakta I is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera made by Ihagee in Dresden, a post-war continuation of the pre-war Kine Exakta line that was among the earliest 35mm SLR designs. This after-war edition retained the waist-level finder and left-handed shutter release layout that characterised the series.
UK auction hammer results for the Kine Exakta I (after war edition) are thin, with recorded sales spanning roughly £92 to £330 at saleroom level — figures that reflect wholesale hammer prices rather than retail asking prices. A 2024 result of £325 suggests that in today's market a clean, working example can sell for around that figure, though with only a couple of data points the price any individual camera is worth remains highly condition-dependent.
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: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £325 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 288) Title: A Ihagee Kine Exakta I Camera
Description:
black, body P-F, shutter not working, with Carl Zeiss Jena f/3.5 5cm lens, barrel G, optics P-F with heavy haze. |
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| Feb 2024 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 484) Title: An Ihagee Kine Exakta I SLR Camera
Description:
An Ihagee Kine Exakta I SLR Camera, rectangular magnifier, serial no 540530, shutter working, slow shutter speed/self timer working, body, G, some |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35675) Title: Ihagee Kine Exakta I
Description:
early camera in fantastic cosmetic condition, shutter needs adjustment, mint Tessar 2.8/5cm no.2089308 - very hard to find this camera in such stunning condition Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 213 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22233) Title: Ihagee Kine Exakta
Description:
the first Exakta manufactured after the war, nameplate engraved “ETaxo 24ACTA”, Tessar f/2.8 5cm no. 2819724 Estimate: EUR 1,948 - EUR 646,569 |
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| Sep 1998 | £92 | Christie's | |
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Auction: COLLECTABLE CAMERAS FROM CLASSIC COLLECTION (Lot 147) Title: Exakta I no. 518292
Description:
Exakta I no. 518292 Estimate: £20 - £120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kine Exakta I (after war edition) worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record, a working example has sold for around £325 in 2024, while an older 1998 sale realised £92; value today depends heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Kine Exakta I sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices range from about £92 to £330, so most examples that reach the saleroom price within that band before commission.
Is the Kine Exakta I (after war edition) a good user camera?
It can be used, but the waist-level finder, reversed controls and ageing cloth shutter mean it suits collectors and enthusiasts more than photographers seeking a practical shooter.