Kodak Reliant 8mm – Custom Edition "Omaggio a Venezia anni '50" Movie camera

Lotto Description: We propose at auction a unique and exclusive piece for collectors of photo cine-cameras, design enthusiasts, and lovers of Italian history: a Cine-Kodak Reliant 8mm finely reinterpreted in an artistic key as a homage to the city of Venice in the 1950s. Venice has always been an iconic destination for international tourism and, undoubtedly, one of the most photographed and filmed cities in the history of cinema and family home movies. This project arises from the desire to blend the charm of vintage cinematography with the visual nostalgia of the Serenissima in its postwar golden era. Restoration and design features: graphics and desaturated tones: the graphic look has been developed among several visual options and applied with a deliberately desaturated color range. This effect faithfully reproduces the chromatic-temporal patina typical of vintage postcards or Kodachrome slides of the era. Innovative technical material: the original leatherette (faux leather) has been replaced with a next-generation synthetic technical material. This new coating offers: wear resistance, tactile hydrophobicity, and resistance to oily solutions. The ability to handle and use the camera safely again without risking damaging the finish. Iconic details: on the two sides are depicted two of Venice’s most famous locations: right side: St. Mark’s Square crowded with pedestrians and typical pigeons. Left side: the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge, with traditional vaporetto boats and period-era craft, all harmoniously integrated with the original gears, the Cine-Kodak Universal Guide exposure selectors, and the device’s original metal plates. An artwork that combines Kodak’s 1950s mechanical engineering with collectible design charm. Perfect both as a piece of furniture/interior design for elegant spaces and as a centerpiece within a thematic collection.

Estimation:€150

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