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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.

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
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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