Exakta VX500 + Domiplan 2,8/50mm | Analoge camera

The Exakta VX 500, produced by Ihagee in Dresden between 1969 and 1971, was introduced as a more accessible entry into the prestigious VX series. Despite being positioned as a simplified model, it retains the iconic trapezoidal body and the distinct left-handed operation that made Exakta a legend in SLR history. This model represents the final era of the classic Exakta design before the transition to the more modern RTL series, making it a key piece for collectors of East German photographic heritage and Dresden's precision engineering.

KEY FEATURES

Modular viewfinder system currently fitted with a pentaprism

Unique left-handed shutter release and film advance lever

Distinctive trapezoidal body design synonymous with the Dresden factory

Original Exakta bayonet mount for specialized optics

Equipped with a Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan lens featuring the external shutter release arm

Includes a vintage braided neck strap for a complete period look

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Type: 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR)

Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 2.8/50

Lens Serial Number: 4399121

Shutter speeds: 1/30 to 1/500 second plus Bulb (B)

Film format: 35mm (135 cartridge)

Manufacturer: Ihagee, Dresden, East Germany

CONDITION REPORT

Cosmetic: Good vintage condition; the chrome top plate is clean and the leatherette shows light signs of age consistent with regular use.

Optics: The lens glass is clear; the viewfinder is functional though typical light internal dust may be present.

Mechanics: Shutter fires on all available speeds; mirror return and film advance mechanisms operate as intended.

Test status: Sold as a collectible item; the camera has been mechanically checked but has not been tested with film for light-tightness or shutter precision.

WHATS INCLUDED

Exakta VX 500 camera body

Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8 lens (Exakta mount)

Vintage braided neck strap

WHY BUY THIS ITEM

A rugged and visually striking example of East German history that offers the quintessential mechanical Exakta experience in a refined, late-series package.

KEYWORDS

Exakta, VX 500, Ihagee, Dresden, Meyer-Optik, Domiplan, SLR, 35mm, Vintage Camera, East Germany, Analog Photography, Collectible Camera, Exakta Bayonet