Exakta VX1000 Camera with Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 Lens

Up for sale is an Exakta VX1000 from my camera collection.

The camera is in mint cosmetic condition for its age. The mirror is in excellent condition, and the shutter curtains are in good condition. Please note that the shutter speeds at 1/150 and 1/500 second are a little sluggish and may not be accurate.

The pentaprism has a few small black dots, which are age-related and common on cameras of this vintage.

Included is a Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 lens. The lens is in good condition overall, with some slight haze beginning to form. There is no fungus or element separation.

Key Specifications:

Production Years: 1967 to 1970

Manufacturer: Ihagee Kamera-Werk AG in Dresden, East GermanyFilm Format: 35mm film, creating 24x36mm frame sizes

Total Production: Around 105,000 units.

Unique Features Left-Handed Design: Shutter release and film advance controls are placed on the left side of the body.

Interchangeable Finders: Modular system allowing waist-level or pentaprism finders

Internal Film Knife: Built-in cutting blade enabling exposed film to be sliced and removed mid-roll.

This is among the first 35mm SLR film cameras with the mirror projecting the image through the lens to the Pentaprism. Among of the most historically advancement of photography and development which took over 100 years to get to how we take photos today with digital cameras. Film cameras were developed step by step, the advancement of photography. Collectors who collect and admire the progress of the marvel of the engineering and the people behind who devoted their lives to improve the art of taking photographs. It’s a very interesting subject to follow and learn and most of all what is better than having you own collection of vintage cameras at home so you can display it and have an interesting conversation with family and friends. For all the camera collectors and enthusiasts around the world buy and collect these vintage gems as much as you can while available, the knowledge you get out of it is far more valuable than money you spend to buy them.

All reasonable offers are welcome. Thank you very much.

This camera would make an ideal addition to a vintage camera collection or display.

Please examine the photos carefully, as they form part of the description. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Sold as-is due to its age and collectible nature.