Kodak Electric 8 Automatic Cine Camera

Kodak Electric 8 Automatic cine camera for standard 8 film. 25 foot reels loaded into Kodak Duex 8 cassette for exposure, removed for processing. Fitted with a Kodak Ektanar lens F:13mm, f/1.6-16. Automatic aperture setting with lock for manual operation. Film speed dial 10, 16, 25, 40, 16A, 40A ADA settings with = and - 1/2 stop. Aperture in use visible in viewfinder. Single frame release. Electric motor drive powered by 4 AA batteries in battery pack (batteries removed). Battery check button operated indicator in viewfinder. Direct vision optical viewfinder. 85 correction filter inserted automatically when 16A, 40A settings used. Socket for remote control. The clip on handle is missing. Serial No 429637. In original packing. Eastman Kodak, 1963-1965.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/2051
Materials:
glass, white metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 70 mm x 142 mm,
type:
cine camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Kodak Electric 8 Automatic Cine Camera

Kodak Electric 8 Automatic Cine Camera

Kodak Electric 8 Automatic cine camera for standard 8 film. 25 foot reels loaded into Kodak Duex 8 cassette for exposure, removed for processing. Fitted with a Kodak Ektanar lens F:13mm, f/1.6-16. Automatic aperture setting with lock for manual operation. Film speed dial 10, 16, 25, 40, 16A, 40A ADA settings with = and - 1/2 stop. Aperture in use visible in viewfinder. Single frame release. Electric motor drive powered by 4 AA batteries in battery pack (batteries removed). Battery check button operated indicator in viewfinder. Direct vision optical viewfinder. 85 correction filter inserted automatically when 16A, 40A settings used. Socket for remote control. The clip on handle is missing. Serial No 429637. Eastman Kodak, 1963-1965.

Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 70 mm x 142 mm,
Materials:
glass , plastic (unidentified) and white metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1990-5036/2051/2
type:
cine camera
Packaging For Kodak Electric 8 Automatic Cine Camera

Packaging For Kodak Electric 8 Automatic Cine Camera

Carton and original packaging for Kodak Electric 8 Automatic cine camera. Eastman Kodak, 1963-1965.

Measurements:
overall: 178 mm x 167 mm x 102 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/2051/1
type:
carton