Yashica 8-E III Double 8 Cine Camera – Custom Reinterpreted Design: Japanese New Wave & Avant-Garde Pop Art Movie camera
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Yashica 8-E III Double 8 cine camera with a custom reinterpretation inspired by Japanese New Wave and avant-garde pop art; tested and working.
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An icon of analog cinema meets avant-garde Japanese culture.
We propose a unique piece of cinematic history and design: a Yashica 8-E III camera (Double 8 / Standard 8mm) produced in Japan between the late 1950s and early 1960s, finely reinterpreted in artistic terms.
Concept & artistic design:
The reinterpretation work stems from a deep philological study of contemporary Japanese cultural and cinematic currents at the time of the device’s production. The visual pattern draws directly from the Japanese New Wave movement (Nuberu Bagu) and the avant-garde graphics of the 60s: Cultural references: graphic details echoing vintage film posters, avant-garde street photography, evocative portraits, and typography in Japanese characters (Kanji/Katakana) paired with the text "NEW WAVE".
Contrastive color: a bold and elegant graphic palette based on black, white, gray, and vivid red.
Technical innovation and materials:
Beyond the aesthetic impact, the intervention was designed to ensure practicality and ergonomics:
- coating in an innovative technical material: the original outer shell (often subject to wear, drying, or time-related degradation) has been replaced with a newly conceived synthetic material.
- The surface offers a pleasant and secure grip and is formulated to be resistant to touch, oily solutions, and sweat.
Functionality and collecting: this treatment allows handling and using the camera again without the fear of damaging the finish or leaving marks.
Technical specifications of the camera:
Brand/Model: Yashica 8-E III
Format: Double 8 / Standard 8mm (mechanical spring-wind)
Revolver optical turret: equipped with a multi-lens Cine Yashica turret (e.g., Yashinon 10mm f/1.8, 25mm f/1.8, wide-angle/tele).
Exposure meter: Integrated with a front honeycomb selenium cell.
Country of production: Japan.
Condition: good, customized/custom art. Presents a unique finish of its kind. Lenses and vintage mechanics preserved.
Mechanical: Winding mechanism is functioning (turns regularly). A standard service before continued field use is advisable given the vintage value.
The photos show the conditions of use and appearance.
An icon of analog cinema meets avant-garde Japanese culture.
We propose a unique piece of cinematic history and design: a Yashica 8-E III camera (Double 8 / Standard 8mm) produced in Japan between the late 1950s and early 1960s, finely reinterpreted in artistic terms.
Concept & artistic design:
The reinterpretation work stems from a deep philological study of contemporary Japanese cultural and cinematic currents at the time of the device’s production. The visual pattern draws directly from the Japanese New Wave movement (Nuberu Bagu) and the avant-garde graphics of the 60s: Cultural references: graphic details echoing vintage film posters, avant-garde street photography, evocative portraits, and typography in Japanese characters (Kanji/Katakana) paired with the text "NEW WAVE".
Contrastive color: a bold and elegant graphic palette based on black, white, gray, and vivid red.
Technical innovation and materials:
Beyond the aesthetic impact, the intervention was designed to ensure practicality and ergonomics:
- coating in an innovative technical material: the original outer shell (often subject to wear, drying, or time-related degradation) has been replaced with a newly conceived synthetic material.
- The surface offers a pleasant and secure grip and is formulated to be resistant to touch, oily solutions, and sweat.
Functionality and collecting: this treatment allows handling and using the camera again without the fear of damaging the finish or leaving marks.
Technical specifications of the camera:
Brand/Model: Yashica 8-E III
Format: Double 8 / Standard 8mm (mechanical spring-wind)
Revolver optical turret: equipped with a multi-lens Cine Yashica turret (e.g., Yashinon 10mm f/1.8, 25mm f/1.8, wide-angle/tele).
Exposure meter: Integrated with a front honeycomb selenium cell.
Country of production: Japan.
Condition: good, customized/custom art. Presents a unique finish of its kind. Lenses and vintage mechanics preserved.
Mechanical: Winding mechanism is functioning (turns regularly). A standard service before continued field use is advisable given the vintage value.
The photos show the conditions of use and appearance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Yashica
Model/type nr
8-E III Double 8 Cine Camera – Custom Reinterpreted Design: Japanese New Wave & Avant-Garde Pop Art
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
Double 8mm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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