Exakta VX
The Exakta VX camera is a 35mm film camera that was manufactured in East Germany in the early 1950's. Without any other information, that makes this a pretty awesome camera already. To add to the awesomeness, the Exakta camera brand was the first 35mm SLR camera. Too cool!
I received this camera last Christmas and have only recently found the opportunity to use it. Here are some interesting facts:
- The shutter release is on the front of the camera and released with the left trigger finger.
- The mirror does not reset immediately after a picture; instead, it resets when the film is advanced.
- The body supports interchangeable lenses. I have only this lens as well as a macro bellows for it (not pictured here)
- The viewfinder is changeable; it can be either a waist height viewfinder, or an eye view.
This is a fun camera to use with the exception of setting the shutter speed; setting the shutter speed is a pain in the ass and involves not just dials, but having to lift dials and turn them to precise positions. Didn't much care for that.
I took this camera to Chestertown, MD a couple weeks ago and wandered around with it, receiving some really curious looks by others in the process.
My other film cameras:
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cool looking old camera. condition of it looks really good.
Thanks! It's in really tip top shape and handles nicely. I'm thinking it's time to start developing my own film.
always thought that would be interesting, never done it, but i don't shoot a lot of film.
great samples you provided Victor.
Thank you! And now I've two 120 rolls to get developed next. I need to start doing that on my own.
exactly. good luck !
Cool... I hope this camera gives lot good photos 🤗👌👌👌🍷☕
Thanks @foxkoit! I think I really want to try out the macro bellows next, but not sure if the single 50mm lens I have will work for it. We shall see!
A fancy camera!
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Cool little camera! Those pictures came out of it? Nice job! I especially like the ships and the cannon.
You thought they were looking weirdly at the camera?
Are you sure? ;)
It would be a bit of a challenge with all her requirements to press go, but, these oldies are fun!
They might have been looking strangely at me. I'm not proud; I'm used to it.
They really are fun. This one and my Argus C3 have quickly become favourites of mine.
I love the look of this camera and in general all retro style cameras, this one in particular is almost an heirloom.
Very nice photos you captured here.
Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to getting to use this one again.
WOO!!!! Nice photos! I love my little EXA(Little sister to your Exakta.)! Have had it for years and keeps on tickin!
Here's a photo from the first roll of film(AGFA Vista200) I put through it in 2017:
That's so awesome that you have one! I've really come to like this with the one time out I've used it. It feels really good and, despite the shutter speed knob, is really fun to use. Hoping to get it out again this weekend!
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