Ihagee Kine Exakta I (square viewfinder) (before war edition)
The Kine Exakta I is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera made by Ihagee in Dresden, introduced in the 1930s as one of the earliest 35mm SLRs. The pre-war square-viewfinder edition refers to the original housing design used before later round-magnifier revisions, and it was positioned as a precision system camera for serious photographers.
With only one tracked UK auction hammer result, pricing data is thin: a single example sold for £100 in January 2025, and that figure is the only firm reference point for what a pre-war square-finder Kine Exakta I sells for at saleroom level today in 2026. Because hammer prices reflect wholesale auction levels rather than dealer retail, condition, completeness with a period lens, and finder clarity can shift the value materially above or below this single data point.
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: January 2025
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| Jan 2025 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 608) Title: An Ihagee Kine Exakta I SLR Camera
Description:
An Ihagee Kine Exakta I SLR Camera, serail no 495008, prewar model, grove to slow speed dial, shutter working, body G-VG, with Schneider Kreuznach |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a pre-war Kine Exakta I with the square viewfinder worth?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, one example hammered at £100, so that figure is the only reliable recent reference for its value.
How much does a Kine Exakta I sell for at auction?
The single tracked UK hammer result is £100, but with so few sales the price a given example fetches will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter health, and whether a period lens is included.
Is the square-viewfinder pre-war edition different from later Kine Exakta I bodies?
Yes — collectors distinguish the pre-war square-finder housing from later revisions, and that designation is what drives the identification of this specific variant.