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Ihagee Exa II1959
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- exakta
- Years
- 1959–1962
- Weight
- 480 g
- Shutter
- 1/25s – 1/500s
- Meter
- none
The Ihagee Exa II (1959) is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera made in Dresden, East Germany, occupying a distinct position in the Exa product line: unlike the simpler Exa 1 with its rotary sector shutter, the Exa II uses a cloth focal-plane shutter providing a broader speed range. More significantly, it inherits the interchangeable viewfinder system of the Exakta Varex — a feature absent from the Exa 1 series — allowing both a standard waist-level hood and an eye-level pentaprism to be swapped in.
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Before you buy used
- **Interchangeable finder** — confirm both the finder locking mechanism and at least one finder are present; mismatched or missing finders are common.
- **Focal-plane shutter** — the cloth horizontal shutter may have pinholes or curtain stiffening after 60+ years; backlight the open camera (carefully) to check.
- **Shutter speeds** — test all speeds 1/25s–1/500s; slow speeds (1/25s) may drag on dried lubricant.
- **Rarity** — short production run makes the Exa II harder to find than Exa 1 or Varex models; price a clean example accordingly.
- **Right-hand shutter release** — a notable difference from full Exakta bodies; confirm this suits your shooting style.
- **Exakta mount** — inspect bayonet tabs for wear or bending.
About this camera
An Exa with a proper focal-plane shutter and interchangeable finders — the Exa II bridged the gap between the simplified Exa 1 and the full Exakta Varex, offering genuine versatility in a compact body.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Ihagee Exa II use?
- The Ihagee Exa II shoots 35mm film.
- What lens mount does the Ihagee Exa II have?
- The Ihagee Exa II uses the exakta mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Ihagee Exa II offer?
- The Ihagee Exa II's shutter speeds range from 1/25s to 1/500s.
