Magazine Cine-Kodak Eight Model 90 Camera

By Meghan Cooper, 12 November, 2013

Description

Hi,

I found this Magazine Cine-Kodak Eight Model 90 camera around our house.

I'd like to know whatever the Instappraisal community can tell me about it - the history, the value, etc. I'm considering selling it so I'd like to know what's a fair price I can get for it now.

Thank you for your help.

- Meghan

Re: Magazine Cine-Kodak Eight Model 90 Camera

About the Camera:

The Magazine Cine-Kodak 8 is a clockwork-driven camera that runs at 16, 26, 32, and 64 frames per-second. It was a magazine-loading camera that took cartridges instead of spools.

It usually included a 25mm f/1.9-f/16. Other lenses could be used and the viewfinder (built into the grip) could also be altered in regards to the lengh of lens used by adjusting the wheel at the top of the camera. Lense sizes included various focal lengths between 15 and 152 mm. Inside the case it came with a 15mm f/2,7 Anastigmat lens and a 4 1/2 (about 115mm) f/4,5 Telephoto lens. The previous model - the Cine-Kodak, was the first 16mm camera, and was introduced in 1923.

Weight is 1,200 kg, and it measures 46x105x185 cm.

Value:

These cameras were manufactured by Kodak during the 1940's up until 1955. They tend to sell for anywhere from around $10-$100.

The upper end prices are usually paid by collectors when the camera includes things such as additional lenses (13mm, 25mm, 38mm), the focus finder, adapter rings, polarizer, original manual/documentation, original case, etc. in mint condition.

Hope this helps you.

Charley

Re: Magazine Cine-Kodak Eight Model 90 Camera

Based on the images and information provided, this is a early to mid 1940's 8 MM movie camera by Kodak. The Cine-Kodak Magazine 8 Model 90 became part of Kodak's product line in June of 1940 and was produced under that name until 1946. This movie camera operated via a wide up spring driven motor, and had interchangeable lens, a f/1.9 or f/2.7 13mm. The clockwork motor could be set to run with 16, 26, 32 and 64 frames per second . The view finder, located on the top of the camera could be adjusted to the focal length of the lens via the thumb wheel. The item appears to be in good condition as based on the photos. Working condition unknown.

These movie cameras were mass produced items which have survived in significant numbers to this day, which means their current value is rather modest compared to rarer movie cameras produced during the same period. In the current market the the Cine-Kodak Magazine 8 Model 90, complete with case and accessories often retails in the $45.00-85.00 range.*

* Replacement Value is considered to be the cost of comparable items available in the appropriate market, in this case the Vintage and Antique Photography Equipment Market. Dealers in the business generally offer to purchase items at 30 - 50% of the appraised replacement value.

Re: Magazine Cine-Kodak Eight Model 90 Camera

I've come across two of these over the years. One I had from my father and another that I purchased at the Rose Bowl swapmeet for $25.00. I sold one of them about a year ago for $100 - it had all of the original pieces with it and had the case too.