Ihagee Exakta VX1000 35mm SLR Kit with 50mm f/2.8

Ihagee Exakta VX1000 35mm SLR Kit with 50mm f/2.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Professional SLR with Standard Prime

The Ihagee Exakta VX1000 is one of the most celebrated and historically significant 35mm SLR cameras ever produced — a professional-grade East German body from the respected Ihagee Dresden stable that built on the legendary Exakta heritage with refined ergonomics and improved reliability. The Exakta system was the world's first 35mm SLR system, and the VX1000 represents one of its finest expressions — solid, precise, and deeply satisfying to shoot with. The accompanying 50mm f/2.8 lens delivers sharp and characterful standard perspective images with the natural rendering quality typical of East German optical manufacturing. Serial number (lens): SR 5576423.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Exakta mount — compatible with a wide range of Exakta mount lenses
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• f/2.8 maximum aperture with smooth and characterful rendering
• Fully mechanical shutter — operates without battery for reliable shooting in any condition
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Solid all-metal East German construction built to professional standards
• A genuine landmark in SLR history from Ihagee Dresden

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; Exakta mount connection clean and secure

"The Exakta VX1000 is the camera that serious SLR historians and collectors seek out with genuine reverence. As part of the world's first 35mm SLR system, it carries a historical significance that few cameras can match — and the build quality and mechanical precision are exceptional. A genuinely special and historically significant professional film body."

What's Included

• Ihagee Exakta VX1000 camera body
• 50mm f/2.8 lens
• Front and rear lens caps
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Exakta
• Model: Exakta VX1000 with 50mm f/2.8
• Serial Number (Body): Not available
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 5576423
• Mount: Exakta
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: No built-in metering
• Shutter Speed: 1/2s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.86x magnification
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.35m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 145 x 94 x 50mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 620g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition