Nizo Heliomatic 8 focovario Movie camera
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Nizo Heliomatic 8 focovario, a 8mm movie camera from the 1960s, in very good physical condition and tested and working.
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The Nizo Heliomatic 8 Focovario is a precision-engineered 8mm movie camera, made in Germany by the Niezoldi & Krämer GmbH shortly after its acquisition by Braun AG. This is the less common and much sought after first version released in 1960 paired the legendary P. Angenieux Paris f/9–36mm f/1.4 Zoom lens, known for its superb image rendering with excellent low-light capability thanks to its fast f/1.4 aperture. The camera also employed a reflex viewfinder, a feature uncommon in the amateur 8mm format. This allows the filmmaker to see the precise framing without fear of parallax erfor. This top-tier glass, through the lens framing and classic precision engineered mechanical performance makes it a excellent choice lovers of the 8mm format.
Key Features
Lens: P. Angenieux Paris f/9–36mm f/1.4 Zoom
Zoom: 4x optical zoom
Film Format: Standard 8mm (Double 8)
Drive Mechanism: Spring-wound motor
Exposure Control: Manual
Build: Durable metal housing, precision dials
Focus: Manual focusing through a reflex viewfinder
Condition
Good condition. The camera very minimal cosmetic signs of use. The Angenieux lens glass is clear with no haze or fungus, and the zoom and Aperture both smoothly. the springwound motor has been tested at all the speeds up to 24fps and appears to still function well. The faster speeds have not been tested as running the camera at these speeds with no film can damage the mechanisms. Dry run only, Not tested with film. Light Meter not tested.
The Nizo Heliomatic 8 Focovario is a precision-engineered 8mm movie camera, made in Germany by the Niezoldi & Krämer GmbH shortly after its acquisition by Braun AG. This is the less common and much sought after first version released in 1960 paired the legendary P. Angenieux Paris f/9–36mm f/1.4 Zoom lens, known for its superb image rendering with excellent low-light capability thanks to its fast f/1.4 aperture. The camera also employed a reflex viewfinder, a feature uncommon in the amateur 8mm format. This allows the filmmaker to see the precise framing without fear of parallax erfor. This top-tier glass, through the lens framing and classic precision engineered mechanical performance makes it a excellent choice lovers of the 8mm format.
Key Features
Lens: P. Angenieux Paris f/9–36mm f/1.4 Zoom
Zoom: 4x optical zoom
Film Format: Standard 8mm (Double 8)
Drive Mechanism: Spring-wound motor
Exposure Control: Manual
Build: Durable metal housing, precision dials
Focus: Manual focusing through a reflex viewfinder
Condition
Good condition. The camera very minimal cosmetic signs of use. The Angenieux lens glass is clear with no haze or fungus, and the zoom and Aperture both smoothly. the springwound motor has been tested at all the speeds up to 24fps and appears to still function well. The faster speeds have not been tested as running the camera at these speeds with no film can damage the mechanisms. Dry run only, Not tested with film. Light Meter not tested.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Nizo
Model/ type nr
Heliomatic 8 focovario
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1960-1970
