Fujica 8EE (c. 1961)

A double 8mm cine film camera with triple-lens turret and variable frame speeds

Overview

The Fujica 8EE is a Standard 8 mm movie camera produced around 1961, during the early to mid-1960s. Made by Fujica, it was designed for home filmmakers using double 8mm film. The camera features a triple-lens turret with a primary 13mm f/1.9 Fujinon lens, and supports frame rates of 16, 24, and 32 frames per second. Some units were sold with a case and instruction manual, and at least one listing confirms availability of the manual separately. Described as "rare vintage," the 8EE appears to have maintained collector interest, with examples noted as still functional decades after production.

Specifications

Film Format	Standard 8 mm
Lens	13mm f/1.9 Fujinon
Frame Speeds	16fps, 24fps, 32fps

Design

The camera uses a triple lens turret system, housing a 13mm f/1.9 Fujinon lens as the primary optic. Remote control operation is possible via an external switch, though specific details about the interface or cabling are not available.

Context

The Fujica 8EE was made around 1961, placing it in the era of consumer-grade 8mm film cameras aimed at amateur filmmakers. It appears in listings alongside the Fujica 8T3, suggesting possible shared product lineage or bundling, though no explicit family relationship is documented.

Market

Estimated value in 2012 was 20–35 GBP for a unit with case and instructions. Recent listings offer the camera as untested or tested, indicating continued presence in the vintage market. The instruction manual is available separately for $18.00.