Ihagee Kine Exakta II (1949)
The Ihagee Kine Exakta II is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced in Dresden by Ihagee, introduced in 1949 as a post-war update to the pre-war Kine Exakta line. It uses a waist-level finder and was positioned as a system SLR for advanced amateurs and professionals when new.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the Kine Exakta II have sat in a narrow £25–£62 range, with both recorded results landing inside that band — so as of today the market value is modest at saleroom level. Condition drives almost everything: working shutters, clean finders and intact body covering tend to lift what a buyer is willing to pay, while cosmetically tired examples sell for the lower end of that range.
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: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 259) Title: A Ihagee Kine Exakta II Camera
Description:
black, serial number 617576, body P-F, some leatherette missing to base and paint loss to top plate, shutter not completing cycle, with Carl Zeiss |
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| Jun 2024 | £25 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 290) Title: A Ihagee Kine Exakta II 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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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ihagee Kine Exakta II worth today?
Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Kine Exakta II body sells for roughly £25 to £62, with cleaner working examples achieving the upper part of that range.
How much does a Kine Exakta II sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK hammer prices were £25 and £62, giving a working price guide in that band before buyer's premium.
Is the Kine Exakta II a good user camera?
It can be, provided the shutter and finder check out — but given the low market value, the cost of a professional service can easily exceed the price of buying a second, better example.