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.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Based on 9 recorded sales — indicative only.
Most recent sale: April 2021.
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| Apr 2021 | £806 | £650 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 324) Title: An Ernemann Kino C II Motion Picture Camera
Description:
1916, serial no. 906400, with f/3.5 lens, body, VG, mechanism working, slight nock to counter knob, lens, VG, in maker's case |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 2,200 | £1,887 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37710) Title: Ernemann Aufnahme-Kino Mod. C II
Description:
early wooden hand-cranked 35mm motion picture camera, in beautiful cosmetic condition (completely restored) and in good working order, with Ernon 3.5/5cm no.97170, crank, finder, 4 cassettes, cap Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 900 | £649 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_30376) Title: Ernemann Kino Modell C II
Description:
Hand-cranked 35mm movie camera for 100 feet of film, oak wood body with brass fittings, Ernon 3.5/5cm lens no.160250, with two film spools. A very attractive camera in excellent condition. See ERNEMANN CAMERAS by Peter Göllner, page 246 Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 400 | £316 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_20828) Title: Ernemann Kino Modell C II
Description:
hand-cranked 35mm movie camera for 100 feet of film, oak wood body with brass fittings, complete with both spools, see ERNEMANN CAMERAS by Peter Göllner, page 246 Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 900 | £749 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_30376) Title: Ernemann Kino Modell C II
Description:
Hand-cranked 35mm movie camera for 100 feet of film, oak wood body with brass fittings, Ernon 3.5/5cm lens no.160250, with two film spools. A very attractive camera in excellent condition. See ERNEMANN CAMERAS by Peter Göllner, page 246 Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 1,100 | £966 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12920) Title: Ernemann Kino Modell C II
Description:
hand-cranked 35mm movie camera for 100 feet of film, oak wood body with brass fittings, Ernon 3.5/5cm lens no.160406, through-the-lens focusing eyepiece and sports finder at side, with two film spools. A very attractive camera in excellent condition. See ERNEMANN CAMERAS by Peter Göllner, page 246 Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Jul 2007 | £780 | £650 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Motion Picture Cameras (Lot 21) Title: Kino Modell CII no. 918124
Description:
Kino Modell CII no. 918124 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 1,200 | £809 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15366) Title: Ernemann Kino Model C II
Description:
Hand-Cranked 35mm Movie Camera for 100 feet of 35mm film, oak wood body with brass fittings, Ernon 3.5/5cm lens no.160406, through-the-lens focusing eyepiece and sports finder at side, with two film spools. A very attractive camera in excellent condition. See ERNEMANN CAMERAS by Peter Göllner, page 246 Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 1,433 | £1,022 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21655) Title: Ernemann Kino CII
Description:
35mm, hand-cranked with handle, walnut case with 30m capacity internal film magazine and a Tessar f/3.5 5cm lens Estimate: EUR 1,921 - EUR 907,036 |
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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.