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Ihagee Exakta B (Type 2.2) |
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Manufactured or assembled in Germany from 1934 to 1934.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 1719
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Chronology of cameras Ihagee
The Exakta cameras are distinctive German cameras with an unmistakable style. They are built to last, as sturdy as tanks, and almost as heavy.
They were the first single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras with cloth shutter curtains and compact in size. When viewed from above, they have a trapezoidal shape. Manufactured in Germany, they survived through the Second World War. After the war, production resumed in Dresden, which was then in the Soviet-occupied zone, later becoming East Germany (GDR). Production ceased in 1970 with the VX 500.
Throughout their existence, the Exakta series underwent various changes in shape, design, and technical specifications, but they always remained true to their original spirit. An ultimate model was named the Exakta RTL 1000, but it was a model produced in the state-owned Pentacon factory and had no relation to the other Exakta cameras.
The Exakta name was also used for 6x6 format models.
This classification is based on "Exakta Cameras 1933-1978" by Aguila and Rouah, Hove Collectors Books.
This version of the Exakta B is earlier than this other one presented on the site.
While the main characteristics are similar, on this version, there is no lever for the film winding and shutter cocking. Flash sync. pins do not exist.
The advance of the film is done by turning the big wheel. This allows the shutter cocking. Fast shutter speeds should be set on the selector located between the wheel and the viewfinder hood. Slow shutter speeds are set on the dial on the left, which also acts as a timer.
To complicate the accurate identification of this model, a sync connection was added in afterwards. It is seen under the trigger.
Referring to Mc Keown, it appears to be a type 2.2 modified.
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 Popular Photography de 1938 |  Popular Photography de 1939 |
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