Ernemann Kino II
The Ernemann Kino II is an early 20th-century German cine camera, produced by the Dresden-based Ernemann firm before its 1926 absorption into Zeiss Ikon. It was a hand-cranked motion picture camera aimed at professional and advanced amateur cinematographers of its era.
With only two recorded UK auction hammer results to reference, prices for the Kino II have ranged from £1,500 to £2,600 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's and seller's commission. Given the thin sample, today's value depends heavily on completeness, mechanical condition, and whether original accessories or magazines are present, and any worth or price quoted should be treated as indicative rather than a settled market.
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.
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35613) Title: Ernemann Kino II
Description:
rare, second version 17.5mm camera/printer/projector, leather covered wooden body, large coupled external 15m magazine with spring motor, Ernemann Kinostigmat no.116827 in helicoid focusing mount, winding crank, historically important and in beautiful condition Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 2,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12919) Title: Ernemann Kino II
Description:
17.5mm, second version, camera/printer/projector, leather covered wood body, large coupled external 15m magazine no.244, 2x small external magazines, Ernemann Kinostigmat no.97392 in helicoid focusing mount, winding crank, original detachable reflex finder, two films, tripod, early version of this amateur cine camera, Ernemann entered the amateur motion picture market with it's precursor in 1902 that used 17.5mm centre perforated film, in almost mint restaurated good working condition - an article including in Photographica Cabinett 32 showing the process of restaurating this camera Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Nov 2006 | £660 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 82) Title: Kino II camera/projector, stamped 24
Description:
Kino II camera/projector, stamped 24 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 2,292 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24018) Title: Ernemann Kino II
Description:
17.5mm, hand-cranked, leather covered wood body, interior wood stamped 139, Kinostigmat lens no.116827, working, in excellent condition Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Jul 2004 | £2,031 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS (Lot 25) Title: Kino II outfit
Description:
Kino II outfit Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 |
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| Oct 2001 | £1,410 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS (Lot 38) Title: KINO II, CIRCA 1904
Description:
KINO II, CIRCA 1904 Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800 |
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