Ernemann Kinette
The Ernemann Kinette is an early German cine camera produced by the Dresden-based maker Ernemann, which traded under that name until its 1926 absorption into Zeiss Ikon. It is a small-format motion-picture camera from the early twentieth century, aimed at amateur cinematography rather than professional studio work.
Reference points for what an Ernemann Kinette is worth in 2026 are extremely limited: only a single UK auction-hammer result is on file, a £1,100 sale in November 2016, and that wholesale-level figure excludes buyer's and seller's commission. With just one data point, today's price for a comparable example could plausibly fall well above or below that figure depending on completeness and condition, and any quoted value should be treated as indicative rather than a market median.
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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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34524) Title: Ernemann Kinette with 35mm Leitz Lens
Description:
later type 35mm hand cranked camera with original spool, very rare with brass E. Leitz Wetzlar 35mm lens (no other markings), in good working condition, inclusive film magazine and crank Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32098) Title: Ernemann Kinette
Description:
late type 35mm hand cranked camera, fast Ernemann Ernostar 2/3.5cm no.169479, in very good original condition, with 2 original magazines, crank and matching leather Ernemann case Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_20812) Title: Ernemann Kinette
Description:
later type 35mm hand cranked camera in original condition, fast Ernemann Ernostar 2/3.5cm no.169463 in focusing mount, folding newton finder on side, winding crank and original maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ernemann Kinette worth today?
The only logged UK auction-hammer sale was £1,100 in 2016; with no further data points, that figure is the best available reference for what one sells for, though current value will depend heavily on condition and completeness.
How much does an Ernemann Kinette sell for at auction?
Based on the single recorded result, the price achieved at saleroom level was £1,100, before buyer's and seller's commission.
Why is the price range for the Kinette so uncertain?
Only one verified UK auction sale is on file, so there is no reliable range or median; a wider value picture would require several further comparable hammer results.