The
Nizo Heliomatic 8 S2R is a vintage German double-8 movie camera produced by Niezoldi & Krämer starting in 1951. It features a dual-lens vertical slide mount coupled with an early built-in photoelectric exposure meter. [
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Technical Specifications
- Film Format: Double 8mm (Standard 8 / Split 16)
- Lenses: Dual vertical slide mount ("Bifo" system) featuring a Rodenstock 12.5mm f/1.5 Heligon (or f/1.9 Ronar variant) and a Rodenstock 37.5mm f/2.8 Euron telephoto lens
- Exposure System: Built-in photoelectric exposure meter coupled directly to the lens diaphragms
- Shutter / Frame Speeds: Spring-driven motor with selectable speeds of 8, 16, 32, and 64 frames per second (fps)
- Body Construction: Die-cast aluminium alloy with crystalline finish and chrome trim
- Physical Dimensions: 60 x 125 x 165 mm