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Ernemann Kino CII (Normal-Aufnahme)

The Ernemann Kino CII (Normal-Aufnahme) is an early German cine camera produced by Ernemann of Dresden before the company was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It is a hand-cranked motion-picture camera from the silent era, aimed at the professional and semi-professional cinematography market of its time.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Ernemann Kino CII have ranged from around £400 to £2,200, with a median near £900 — these are wholesale saleroom results rather than retail values. As of today in 2026, what the camera is worth and sells for is heavily condition-dependent, with complete, working examples fetching multiples of what incomplete bodies achieve.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: April 2021

Date Price Source
Apr 2021 £806 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2019 EUR 2,200 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 900 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 400 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 900 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 1,100 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jul 2007 £780 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2006 EUR 1,200 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 1,433 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ernemann Kino CII worth today?

Based on four recorded UK auction hammer results, value has spanned roughly £400 to £2,200, with a median price of about £900 depending on completeness and condition.

How much does an Ernemann Kino CII sell for at auction?

Recent hammer prices have clustered around £900, though an exceptional example sold for £2,200 and an incomplete one went for £400.

Why do prices for the Kino CII vary so widely?

The range reflects condition, originality, and whether lenses, magazines and cases are present — complete working outfits command the top of the range while partial examples sit near the bottom.

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