Yashica 8-E III Double 8 Cine Camera – Custom...

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 from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, finely reinterpreted in artistic key. Concept & artistic design: the reinterpretation work arises from a deep philological study of the contemporary Japanese cultural and cinematic currents at the time of the device’s production. The visual pattern is directly inspired by the Japanese New Wave movement (Nuberu Bagu) and the avant-garde graphics of the 1960s: Cultural references: graphic details recalling the vintage film posters, avant-garde street photography, evocative portraits and typography in Japanese characters (Kanji/Katakana) paired with the text "NEW WAVE". Color contrast: a bold and elegant graphic palette based on black, white, gray and bright red. Technical innovation and materials: Besides the aesthetic impact, the intervention was designed to ensure practicality and ergonomics: coating in innovative technical material: the original coated body (often subject to wear, dryness 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 risk of damaging the finish or leaving stains. Technical features of the camera: Brand/Model: Yashica 8-E III Format: Double 8 / Standard 8mm (mechanical winding) Revolver optical turret: equipped with a multi‑objective Cine Yashica turret (e.g. Yashinon 10mm f/1.8, 25mm f/1.8, wide/tele). Exposure meter: built-in front honeycomb selenium cell. Country of production: Japan. Condition: good, customized/art. It presents a unique finish of its kind. Lenses and vintage mechanics preserved. Mechanics: Working mechanical winding mechanism (turns regularly). A standard service is nevertheless recommended before continued field use due to its vintage value. The photos show the conditions of use and appearance.

Estimate:£125.35

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