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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.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
square viewfinder (later pre-war production change) — — 1 £100 – £100
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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: January 2025

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Jan 2025 £100 £100 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services square viewfinder (later pre-war production change)
Jun 2023 EUR 1,100 £944 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Jun 2021 EUR 850 £730 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2019 EUR 1,000 £858 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Jun 2017 EUR 700 £614 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2016 EUR 1,300 £1,130 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2016 EUR 1,000 £869 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2016 £580 £580 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) —
May 2009 EUR 1,400 £1,238 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Jun 2008 EUR 1,500 £1,187 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2006 EUR 1,900 £1,281 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2006 EUR 1,550 £1,059 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2005 EUR 2,600 £1,766 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Nov 2004 EUR 2,240 £1,565 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Mar 2004 £573 £479 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Sep 2002 £587 £500 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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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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