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Ihagee Kine Exakta I (round viewfinder) (before war edition)

The Kine Exakta I is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced by the Dresden maker Ihagee in the 1930s, and is generally recognised as one of the earliest 35mm SLR designs to reach the market. The pre-war edition is distinguished by its round magnifier on the waist-level finder, a detail collectors use to separate it from later rectangular-finder versions.

At UK auction the pre-war round-finder Kine Exakta I is a scarce lot: the two hammer results on record sit at £850 and £1,900, giving a wide spread that reflects how condition and completeness drive what this camera is worth today. Because sample size is very small, the market_price at saleroom level is best read as a guide rather than a firm figure, and exceptional outfits can sell for considerably more than tired bodies.

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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: June 2023

Date Price Source
Jun 2023 EUR 1,100 Leitz Auction
Jun 2021 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
Nov 2019 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2017 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,550 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 2,240 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £573 Christie's
Sep 2002 £587 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a pre-war Kine Exakta I with round viewfinder worth?

The two recorded UK auction hammer prices are £850 and £1,900, so the value of a clean, working example today generally sits within that range depending on condition and accessories.

How much does a Kine Exakta I sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results for the round-finder pre-war edition show a price spread from £850 to £1,900 at the hammer, excluding buyer's premium.

How can I tell a pre-war Kine Exakta I from later versions?

The pre-war edition uses a round magnifier in the waist-level finder, whereas later Exakta I bodies adopted a rectangular magnifier.

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