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 made by Fujica around 1961, during the early to mid-1960s. It was built for home filmmakers shooting double 8mm film. It has a triple-lens turret with a primary 13mm f/1.9 Fujinon lens, and it runs at 16, 24, and 32 frames per second. Some units were sold with a case and instruction manual, and at least one listing offers the manual separately. One listing calls it "rare vintage," and examples are noted as still working decades after production.
Specifications
| Film Format | Standard 8 mm |
| Lens | 13mm f/1.9 Fujinon |
| Frame Speeds | 16fps, 24fps, 32fps |
Design
The triple lens turret holds a 13mm f/1.9 Fujinon lens as the primary optic. You can run the camera remotely with an external switch. Details of the interface or cabling are not available.
Context
The Fujica 8EE was made around 1961, in the era of consumer-grade 8mm film cameras aimed at amateur filmmakers. It shows up in listings alongside the Fujica 8T3, which may point to a shared product lineage or bundling. 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, so it is still turning up on the vintage market. The instruction manual is available separately for $18.00.
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