Vintage Noris 8D Plank Cine Camera 1970s — Double 8, Original Leather Case, Made in Germany

A lovely and fully working Double 8 cine camera — the Noris 8D Plank, manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The Noris name was associated with quality German optical and photographic equipment, and this camera reflects that heritage with its solid construction and good optical performance. Comes complete with its original leather case and hand strap — a pleasing and complete package.

Condition

• Overall: Very good condition — fully working.
• Cosmetic: Some minor age-related wear — not significant.
• Optics: Good. Viewfinder slightly hazy but not significantly so.
• Body: The exposure disc (relating to film speed and weather conditions) on the right-hand side of the body is missing — noted for transparency, does not affect operation.
• Case: Original leather case with hand strap present. Longer neck strap missing.

Provenance

• Maker: Noris, Germany — a German manufacturer of photographic and optical equipment, producing cameras and projectors under the Noris name throughout the mid-to-late 20th century.
• Model: Noris 8D Plank — a Double 8 (Standard 8) cine camera. Double 8 film runs through the camera twice, exposing each half of the 16mm film strip, which is then split and spliced to produce standard 8mm footage.
• Film: Double 8 (Standard 8) film — still available from specialist suppliers.
• Era: 1970s.
• Appeal: A well-made, working German cine camera with its original leather case — a complete and displayable set. Appealing to collectors of vintage filmmaking equipment, prop buyers, and enthusiasts of German optical craftsmanship.