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Ihagee Night-Exakta

The Night-Exakta is an Ihagee-built small-format single-lens reflex camera, part of the pre-war Exakta line introduced in the 1930s and positioned as a specialist model fitted with a fast lens intended for low-light work.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Night-Exakta have ranged from about £960 to £1,600, with a median around £1,360 — and the most recent result in 2025 sold for £1,512, showing the model still commands four-figure money today. Condition and the presence of the original fast lens strongly influence what each example is worth at saleroom level, and clean, complete outfits sell for noticeably 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: March 2025

Date Price Source
Mar 2025 £1,512 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £1,900 Special Auction Services
Jun 2023 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
Jun 2023 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
Nov 2022 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
Jun 2021 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Jun 2020 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Apr 2019 £960 Flints Auctions
Mar 2018 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Jun 2017 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2015 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 440 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 £305 Christie's
Nov 2001 £329 Christie's
Nov 2001 £411 Christie's
May 2001 £293 Christie's
Jul 2000 £352 Christie's
Mar 1999 £437 Christie's
Mar 1999 £322 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Night-Exakta worth today?

Based on four UK auction hammer results between 2017 and 2025, the Night-Exakta has a value in the region of £960 to £1,600, with recent sales clustering around £1,500.

How much does a Night-Exakta sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer prices are £960, £1,200, £1,512 and £1,600, giving a typical price of roughly £1,360 for a functional example.

What affects the value of a Night-Exakta?

Shutter health, cosmetic condition and whether the camera retains its original fast lens are the main factors — incomplete or non-working examples sell for well below the median.

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