🛠️ 📷 Repair Cameras

The Ihagee Exa 1, introduced in 1951, was the first 35mm single-lens reflex camera to feature an instant-return mirror, marking a significant advancement in SLR technology. This East German camera offered photographers the convenience of composing through the actual taking lens without experiencing viewfinder blackout after each shot. The Exa 1 featured a focal plane shutter with speeds from 1/25 to 1/150 second, plus bulb mode, and accepted the standard M42 screw mount lenses. Built with robust construction typical of German engineering, it became popular among both amateur and professional photographers seeking an affordable yet reliable SLR system during the 1950s.