L.D. 8 Movie camera
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L.D. 8mm amateur cinema camera, model L.D.8 by Pierre Lévêque, dating from 1950–1960, physical condition Very good, functional condition Not tested, including multiple Berthiot lenses, aluminum pistol grip, original leather case and manual.
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Selling an amateur 8mm cinema camera Pierre Lévêque L.D.8 from an inheritance, a complete set and remarkably well preserved. The spring mechanism works.
Contents:
L.D.8 camera body with mechanical wind-up — spring functional (video available on request)
Objectif 1 — SOM Berthiot Cinor B 1:2.3 F=23mm (no. D61020)
Objectif 2 — SOM Berthiot Paris, telephoto. The visible aperture scale (3.5, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16) and the barrel length suggest a Cinor 36mm or 50mm f/3.5 — the standard telephoto in Berthiot's 8mm camera range.
Objectif 3 — SOM Berthiot Paris 1:1.6 — maximum aperture f/1.6, focal length around 6–9mm for the 8mm format.
Aluminum pistol grip.
Original leather case with burgundy velvet interior and manual pocket
Original instruction manual "L.D. 8m/m — The Elite Camera"
Sold as is, without warranty. Not tested with film.
Shipping possible (buyer pays). Local pickup available Pont-à-Mousson (54).
Selling an amateur 8mm cinema camera Pierre Lévêque L.D.8 from an inheritance, a complete set and remarkably well preserved. The spring mechanism works.
Contents:
L.D.8 camera body with mechanical wind-up — spring functional (video available on request)
Objectif 1 — SOM Berthiot Cinor B 1:2.3 F=23mm (no. D61020)
Objectif 2 — SOM Berthiot Paris, telephoto. The visible aperture scale (3.5, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16) and the barrel length suggest a Cinor 36mm or 50mm f/3.5 — the standard telephoto in Berthiot's 8mm camera range.
Objectif 3 — SOM Berthiot Paris 1:1.6 — maximum aperture f/1.6, focal length around 6–9mm for the 8mm format.
Aluminum pistol grip.
Original leather case with burgundy velvet interior and manual pocket
Original instruction manual "L.D. 8m/m — The Elite Camera"
Sold as is, without warranty. Not tested with film.
Shipping possible (buyer pays). Local pickup available Pont-à-Mousson (54).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
L.D.
Model/type nr
8
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Not tested
Designer/artist/maker
Pierre Lévêque
Lens Mount Type
D-mount
Film type
8mm
Serial number
D61020 (numéro de l'objectif)
Estimated period
1950-1960
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