Sankyo 8-Y Analogue camera
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Sankyo 8-Y standard 8mm cine camera from the late 1950s, in good cosmetic condition and tested and working.
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The Sankyo 8-Y is a classic Japanese standard 8mm cine camera manufactured in the late 1950s by the renowned Sankyo Seiki Manufacturing Company. Representing the golden age of mechanical consumer filmmaking, this compact clockwork movie camera features an all-metal die-cast body, robust mechanical engineering, and a dual-lens turret system that made it popular among serious amateur filmmakers. Highly regarded for its mechanical reliability and elegant mid-century industrial design, it is a sought-after collectible for enthusiasts of vintage movie equipment.
KEY FEATURES
Precision mechanical spring-driven clockwork motor requiring no batteries
Rotating twin turret configuration allowing quick changes between standard and telephoto focal lengths
Variable film speed selector supporting multiple frames per second for standard and slow-motion filming
Continuous run and single-frame exposure modes for animation and titling
Manual footage counter with automatic reset function
Solid all-metal die-cast construction with classic textured leatherette covering
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: Standard 8mm (Regular 8 / Double 8) cine camera
Lens: Sankyo Cine 13mm f/1.9 and Sankyo Cine 38mm f/1.9 turret lenses
Shutter speeds: Variable filming speeds (12, 16, 24, 32, 48 frames per second) plus single frame
Serial Number: 803158
CONDITION REPORT
Cosmetic: Very good vintage cosmetic condition with light traces of normal handling and minor paint wear on the edges consistent with age. Leatherette covering is complete and intact.
Optics: Both turret lenses are clear and clean, free from fungus, haze, or major scratches. Viewfinder optics are bright and intact.
Mechanics: Spring motor winds smoothly and runs strongly across all frame rate settings. Turret rotation rotates firmly and locks accurately into place. Aperture rings and focus dials move smoothly.
Test status: Fully mechanically checked and dry-tested; spring motor, shutter mechanism, and film transport run properly, sold as a tested collectible.
WHATS INCLUDED
Sankyo 8-Y standard 8mm movie camera body
Sankyo Cine 13mm f/1.9 lens
Sankyo Cine 38mm f/1.9 lens
Original metal take-up spool inside film chamber
Original wrist strap
WHY BUY THIS ITEM
A wonderfully preserved, fully functional piece of mid-century Japanese engineering that brings the tactile magic of mechanical 8mm analog cinematography straight into your collection.
The Sankyo 8-Y is a classic Japanese standard 8mm cine camera manufactured in the late 1950s by the renowned Sankyo Seiki Manufacturing Company. Representing the golden age of mechanical consumer filmmaking, this compact clockwork movie camera features an all-metal die-cast body, robust mechanical engineering, and a dual-lens turret system that made it popular among serious amateur filmmakers. Highly regarded for its mechanical reliability and elegant mid-century industrial design, it is a sought-after collectible for enthusiasts of vintage movie equipment.
KEY FEATURES
Precision mechanical spring-driven clockwork motor requiring no batteries
Rotating twin turret configuration allowing quick changes between standard and telephoto focal lengths
Variable film speed selector supporting multiple frames per second for standard and slow-motion filming
Continuous run and single-frame exposure modes for animation and titling
Manual footage counter with automatic reset function
Solid all-metal die-cast construction with classic textured leatherette covering
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type: Standard 8mm (Regular 8 / Double 8) cine camera
Lens: Sankyo Cine 13mm f/1.9 and Sankyo Cine 38mm f/1.9 turret lenses
Shutter speeds: Variable filming speeds (12, 16, 24, 32, 48 frames per second) plus single frame
Serial Number: 803158
CONDITION REPORT
Cosmetic: Very good vintage cosmetic condition with light traces of normal handling and minor paint wear on the edges consistent with age. Leatherette covering is complete and intact.
Optics: Both turret lenses are clear and clean, free from fungus, haze, or major scratches. Viewfinder optics are bright and intact.
Mechanics: Spring motor winds smoothly and runs strongly across all frame rate settings. Turret rotation rotates firmly and locks accurately into place. Aperture rings and focus dials move smoothly.
Test status: Fully mechanically checked and dry-tested; spring motor, shutter mechanism, and film transport run properly, sold as a tested collectible.
WHATS INCLUDED
Sankyo 8-Y standard 8mm movie camera body
Sankyo Cine 13mm f/1.9 lens
Sankyo Cine 38mm f/1.9 lens
Original metal take-up spool inside film chamber
Original wrist strap
WHY BUY THIS ITEM
A wonderfully preserved, fully functional piece of mid-century Japanese engineering that brings the tactile magic of mechanical 8mm analog cinematography straight into your collection.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sankyo
Model/type nr
8-Y
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
8mm
Estimated period
1950-1970
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