The Kine was the first 35 mm single-lens reflex, in form the Kine is more or less an Exacta 127 scaled to take 35 mm cine film, the mechanism though is totally different and much more complicated. Despite the film size being much smaller the overall camera size is about the same as the 127 models.

Although the Kine introduced no unique features it is a landmark in camera history. The combination of 35 mm film, reflex viewing, interchangeable lens and focal-plane shutter started a class of camera that lasted up to the electronic age. The camera itself, though, was not imitated; the mechanism for the slow speeds and delayed action had to be placed each side of the top plate and the Kine took on a left-handed aspect. This basic arrangement remained throughout the many Exacta modals that were to follow. Most subsequent 35 mm SLRs derived their layout from the Praktiflex of 1939 and the post-war Contax S.

The attachment rings allow screw thread attachments such as extension tubes to fit the bayonet mount of the camera. An extension tube of 2.3 cm length is not listed in the Exacta catalogue. The price with an f2.8 Tessar was £38.10.0.