{"product_id":"ihagee-exakta","title":"Ihagee Exakta","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIhagee Exakta 35mm SLR Camera Body - Good Condition | Masterpiece of East German Analog Engineering from Dresden Featuring Interchangeable Viewfinders, Left-Hand Shutter Release, and Legendary Focal-Plane Shutter System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntroductory Paragraph\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eIhagee Exakta\u003c\/b\u003e (specifically tracking to the historic Post-War production lines like the Varex \/ VX series) is a legendary, beautifully styled 35mm manual focus SLR camera body masterfully manufactured by Ihagee Kamerawerk in Dresden, Germany. Standing out as a monumental pioneer in photographic history, the Exakta system established the very blueprint for modern single-lens reflex cameras. Built with an unmistakable, robust trapezoidal all-metal body wrapped in textured leatherette, this highly scannable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"537\"\u003eIhagee\u003c\/b\u003e camera body features a fully modular architecture with interchangeable viewfinders (supporting both waist-level and eye-level pentaprisms). Operating entirely mechanically without batteries, it is famous for its left-handed front shutter release and built-in film-cutting knife. It stands out as an exceptionally satisfying, historically rich choice for analog purists, vintage display collectors, and experimental fine-art photographers who want to experience the mechanical soul of mid-century German craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eHistoric \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003etrapezoidal all-metal industrial chassis architecture\u003c\/b\u003e, providing immense durability and a distinct, tactile weight that feels premium in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eInnovative \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003einterchangeable viewfinder docking system configuration\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing users to hot-swap instantly between waist-level finders or eye-level pentaprisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eNative \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eclassic Exakta bayonet lens mount mechanics\u003c\/b\u003e, granting access to a world-class legacy of vintage optics from Carl Zeiss Jena, Schneider-Kreuznach, and Meyer-Optik.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eComprehensive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003edual-dial mechanical focal-plane shutter matrix\u003c\/b\u003e, delivering a vast array of exposure speeds alongside a specialized mechanical long-time gear retarder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003eErgonomic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eleft-hand front shutter release button placement\u003c\/b\u003e, positioned thoughtfully to allow a steady right-hand grip on heavy telephoto lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003eIntegrated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003einternal mechanical film-cutting knife mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e, letting creators safely slice a partially exposed roll of film in mid-pack for immediate darkroom development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003eMulti-pin \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eflash synchronization port terminal interface array\u003c\/b\u003e, engineered to accommodate vintage flashbulbs or standard electronic speedlight strobes reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good condition. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard light signs of historical past mechanical handling, showing typical minor cosmetic superficial scuffs on the silver satin chrome top and base plates, and faint bright rub wear lines along the strap lugs. The black textured leatherette vulcanite wrap is completely secure, tight, and free from peeling. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"350\"\u003eSensor\/Optics:\u003c\/b\u003e The mirror box mechanism is clean, and the internal reflex mirror snaps cleanly into alignment. The interchangeable viewfinder optics are bright and clear with a clean ground-glass focusing screen. The film chamber is clean, and the pressure plate sits flat. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"624\"\u003eMechanics\/Electronics:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully operational. The film advance lever cocks smoothly, the unique left-side mechanical shutter fires crisply across its speed ranges, the frame counter advances on cue, and the interior film-cutter blade glides properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Ihagee Exakta is not just a vintage camera; it is a mechanical time capsule from the absolute golden age of Dresden camera design. Before Japanese SLRs dominated the market, the Exakta was the choice of elite professionals, scientific researchers, and even Jimmy Stewart in Alfred Hitchcock's classic masterpiece \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"334\"\u003eRear Window\u003c\/i\u003e. Operating an Exakta is a beautifully deliberate, meditative process. Because the film advance and the shutter release are on the left, it entirely retrains your muscle memory, slowing you down to focus deeply on composition and light. The mechanical engineering is staggeringly complex yet remarkably reliable. It functions as a completely transparent, satisfyingly tactile piece of photographic history that turns every single frame into an intentional work of art.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIhagee Exakta\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm SLR Camera Body Only (S\/N: 1770296)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eBrand: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eIhagee (Dresden)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eModel: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eExakta Series (35mm SLR Body)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eCamera Type: 35mm SLR Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eFilm Format: 35mm Roll Film (Standard 24x36mm Full-Frame)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003eLens Mount: Exakta Bayonet Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003eViewfinder: Interchangeable (Waist-Level or Prism compatible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003eShutter System: Fully Mechanical Cloth Focal-Plane Shutter (Speeds up to 1\/1000s, plus B, T, and manual long-exposure gear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003eCategory: 1. 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