Exa II 35mm SLR

Exa II 35mm SLR - Good Condition | Classic East German SLR Body with Exakta Mount

The Exa II is a historically significant and practical 35mm SLR from Ihagee Dresden — the refined successor to the original Exa, sharing the same classic Exakta bayonet mount while offering improved shutter speeds and a more versatile feature set. Built around the classic Exakta bayonet mount — one of the world's first SLR bayonet systems — the Exa II gives access to a wide range of Exakta mount lenses from various East German, Japanese, and European manufacturers. The waist-level viewfinder provides a unique and considered shooting experience that encourages more deliberate and thoughtful composition. Serial number SR 283713.

Key Features

• Exakta bayonet mount — one of the world's first SLR bayonet systems
• Waist-level viewfinder for a unique and considered shooting experience
• Improved shutter speed range over the original Exa
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Solid East German construction built to last
• A genuine piece of early SLR camera history from Ihagee Dresden
• Self-timer function
• PC sync socket for external flash

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
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; Exakta mount connection clean and secure

"The Exa II is a charming and historically significant piece of East German SLR heritage — a refined evolution of the original Exa that shares its iconic Exakta bayonet mount. The waist-level viewfinder encourages a slower and more deliberate approach to composition, and the Exakta mount opens up a fascinating world of vintage glass. A rewarding and characterful piece of photographic history."

What's Included

• Exa II camera body
• Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ihagee Dresden
• Model: Exa II
• Serial Number: SR 283713
• Mount: Exakta bayonet
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: No built-in metering
• Shutter Speed: 1/25s – 1/175s + Bulb
• Viewfinder: Waist-level
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Dimensions: approx. 130 x 88 x 48mm
• Weight: approx. 480g
• Type: SLR Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition