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Rheinmetall Exa System

The Rheinmetall Exa System is a 35mm SLR sold under the Rheinmetall brand, based on the East German Exa line that originated in Dresden in the 1950s. It was positioned as a simplified, lower-cost alternative to the contemporary Exakta, aimed at amateurs who wanted interchangeable-lens reflex photography without the price of a full system camera.

At UK auction the Rheinmetall Exa System has changed hands at hammer prices between roughly £69 and £110, with the two recorded results sitting either side of a £90 midpoint. The sample is small, so what a Rheinmetall Exa System sells for today depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether a working lens is included; clean, functional examples tend to anchor the upper end of that range at saleroom level.

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 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £50 Flints Auctions
Sep 2025 £175 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £69 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 £106 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rheinmetall Exa System worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results sit in the £69–£110 band, so a complete, working example is typically valued around £90 in 2026, with condition and included accessories driving where it lands in that range.

How much does a Rheinmetall Exa System sell for at auction?

The two most recent UK hammer prices were £69 in April 2025 and £106 in November 2022, giving a fairly narrow price band for collectors to benchmark against.

Is the Rheinmetall Exa System a rare camera?

Rheinmetall-branded Exa bodies appear infrequently at UK auction, which is why only a handful of verified sales underpin the current value guidance.