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About Charles R. Scribner
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I can help with almost anything about antique and/or collectible type cameras. My knowledge on movie equipment is sort of vague, but I will try to help. If I do not have an answer, I can usually put you in touch with someone that can help. Please give as much info about your item as possible so that I can give you the best info I can.

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I have been a private camera collector for the last 20 years.

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Various Web Rings about camera collecting.

 
   

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Expert: Charles R. Scribner - 1/12/2004

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Hi. I've had an antique camera in my cupboard for years which I bought at a jumble sale. It appears to be German but I'm not sure. The only markings are EXA Jhagee Dresden on the front. Jhagee again on the back and printed on the bottom "USSR occupied". I have searched the net but I am finding it hard as it has no serial number or name can you help? Have you heard of this make before or know of any websites which specialise in this make? I would really appreciate your help as I hope to take picture with it for our school yearbook here in Scotland. Thanks:)

Answer
It is an Exa made by Ihagee, who also made Exakta cameras.
There are over 25 models of Exa cameras. The USSR Occupied indicates the time period that it was made.

Go to eBay.com and search for Exa and you will be able to see some Exa cameras.

Here are a few links about Exa:
http://www.cameraquest.com/exa1.htm
http://www.exakta.org/exsteng2b.html

Do a search for " exa ihagee " and you will find many links.


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