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Ernemann Kino II

The Ernemann Kino II is an early 20th-century German cine camera, produced by the Dresden-based Ernemann firm before its 1926 absorption into Zeiss Ikon. It was a hand-cranked motion picture camera aimed at professional and advanced amateur cinematographers of its era.

With only two recorded UK auction hammer results to reference, prices for the Kino II have ranged from £1,500 to £2,600 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's and seller's commission. Given the thin sample, today's value depends heavily on completeness, mechanical condition, and whether original accessories or magazines are present, and any worth or price quoted should be treated as indicative rather than a settled market.

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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
Jun 2017 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
Jan 2007 £1,200 Christie's
Nov 2006 £660 Christie's
Nov 2004 EUR 2,292 Leitz Auction
Jul 2004 £2,031 Christie's
Oct 2001 £1,410 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ernemann Kino II worth today?

The two UK auction records on file sit between £1,500 and £2,600 at hammer, so a complete, working example sells for a value in that broad band, with condition and accessories driving where it lands.

How much does an Ernemann Kino II sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom hammer prices range from £1,500 to £2,600, excluding buyer's premium; the limited number of public sales means individual results can fall outside this range.

Is the Ernemann Kino II a still or movie camera?

It is a cine (motion picture) camera from Ernemann's Dresden production, not a stills camera.

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