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Vintage 1950s Eumig C3M 3-Lens 8mm Movie Camera with Original Light Meter & Leather Case – Made in Austria
Vintage 1950s Eumig C3M 3-Lens 8mm Movie Camera with Original Light Meter & Leather Case – Made in Austria
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$90.00 USD
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$90.00 USD
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Own a masterpiece of mid-century European engineering with this exceptionally preserved vintage Eumig C3M 8mm movie camera. Manufactured in Vienna, Austria, around 1959, this high-end model is a dream centerpiece for analog cinematography collectors, industrial design enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a bold, retro-futuristic mechanical accent for their home.
Included is the heavy, fitted brown leather presentation hardcase. Specifically tailored for the C3M model, the hard-shell leather casing features robust contrast stitching, the debossed "Made in Austria / DS" manufacture crest under the front clasp, and a custom side window cut-out that allows operators to wind the camera's spring motor without removing it from the case.
Product Details:
- Brand: Eumig (Elektrizitäts und Metallwaren Industrie Gesellschaft)
- Model: C3M (3-Lens Turret Variant)
- Origin: Made in Vienna, Austria
- Production Year: c. 1959–1960
- Film Format: Double 8mm (Standard 8)
- Components: Fitted 3-Lens turret, detachable top light meter, original leather hardcase
- Condition: Outstanding vintage cosmetic condition. The crinkle finish is remarkably clean with zero sticky deterioration, and all metal lens barrels show brilliant polished surfaces. Mechanics are untested; dials move cleanly. Sold as a premium historical collectible display piece.
Dimensions (In Case): Approximately 6.5" W x 7.5" H x 4.0" D
Estimated Packed Weight: 4.5 lbs (requires a sturdy medium box with thorough padding layers to protect the fragile lens optics and light meter component during transport)
