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Beware !! The Exaktas are Coming, the Exaktas are Coming !!
Least I be brought up on Exakta abuse charges, let me make it clear from the onset, I like my Exaktas.
A strange thing is happening, well, perhaps many strange things, but at least one of them is close to unbelievable: with the magic of the internet, Exakta collecting appears to be getting quite popular. Strange, indeed. A few years ago such a thing would have been impossible.
As Leica and Nikon collectibles have taken off though the boundaries beyond any sane pocketbook, Exakta collecting is starting to take off on the internet with many sites devoted to them. Exakta collecting offers a few definite advantages:
Historically Exaktas are quite significant, as the first successful 35mm SLR and the first 35mm SLR system, dating from 1936
The variety of Exaktas is truly impressive, especially in terms of the thousands of different lenses and accessories
With only a few exceptions, Exaktas are generally quite inexpensive, allowing the collector to amass a collection without having to put a second mortgage on the house.
Exaktas are quirky cameras, marching to a different beat -- perfect for the individual who does not want to mindlessly covet all of those damned Leicas and Nikons.
Which Exakta Sites to Visit ? My favorite is Exakta.org, but you will find many more here. Beware though, if you get tired of spending thousands for that pet Leica or Nikon, spending thousands and getting an entire Exakta collection might be a bit too appealing.
My god, there is even an Exakta Mailing List http://members.aol.com/basmpu/index.html
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