Hunter O'Shea Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hey there. I'm looking for a tested and working eyemo. Will be my first time shooting 35mm but it's something I need to scratch off the bucket list. I don't have a huge budget but I want the experience. I'm also not sure what models there are out there so any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! - Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Will Montgomery Posted May 16, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted May 16, 2018 Here's my wind-up Eyemo that we talked about (happened to be sitting on my desk as I read your post). Love that is was built in the 40's and can make images rivaling the latest & greatest digital cameras...except perhaps in sharpness due to the ancient but full-of-character lens. This camera shot this (Double X, Spirit Transfer): Another motorized Eyemo with Nikon mount lenses shot this on 50D (ending has some nice faces): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Simon Wyss Posted May 16, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted May 16, 2018 There’s a most beautiful 71-C from between 1932 and 1937 on ebay. $2,500 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eyemo-35mm-Camera-with-f2-5-Cooke-Taylor-Hobson-47mm-Lens-Works/202313364746?hash=item2f1ad0f50a:g:s50AAOSwj2Za9dgu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter O'Shea Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 As much as I would love to purchase the one on eBay, unfortunately it's a little bit out of my budget but I'm definitely looking for something with an upgraded lens. Thank you for your replies gentlemen. - Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Burke Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 As much as I would love to purchase the one on eBay, unfortunately it's a little bit out of my budget but I'm definitely looking for something with an upgraded lens. Thank you for your replies gentlemen. - Hunter how much are you looking to spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter O'Shea Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Anywhere between a grand to $1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Colcord Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I don't know if he's still in business, but there's a Cineflex package on this site for $1300. Sort of a knock-off of the Arri 2B. http://www.cinemagear.com/cameras.html#35mm_cameras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Will Montgomery Posted May 17, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted May 17, 2018 Prices have really changed. I bought two crystal mod Eyemo's on eBay about 12 years ago for $600. I think my wind-up one was $350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Colcord Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 It seems like the Eyemos have gone up, but other (larger) cameras - Arri's, Mitchells - have come down in price. The Clairmont Camera auction had about 10 Eyemos that were going for a song, and similarly I think they fetched comparably high prices next to the Arri's & Fries Mitchells that were being sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tyler Purcell Posted May 19, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted May 19, 2018 I have two electronic Eyemo's that I'll be selling. One of them is good, has a Nikon mount and works fine. The other does work, but the counter is fishy and doesn't have a lens mount. I'd be willing to sell both and some spares for pretty cheap if you had interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter O'Shea Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 I sent you a pm Tyler. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Fischer Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) Hi Look at this nice one, offered on eBay. By the way, I can do a complete service on the Eyemo. Doesnt matter in which condition it is, it will work perfect after my overhaul. I can put a M42 lens mount adapter on it too All the best Stefan P.S the Eyemo is a perfect choice. I have 20 of it ... Edited May 20, 2018 by Stefan Fischer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter O'Shea Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 An Eyemo with a Nikon mount would be ideal if anyone has one for sale. I would like something like an Arri but I am not sure I can afford it. Thanks. - Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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