Quarz-Zoom DS8-3 with Meteor-8M 9–38mm f/1.8

Quarz-Zoom DS8-3 with Meteor-8M 9–38mm f/1.8 – Double 8 Cine Camera

Description:
The Quarz-Zoom DS8-3 is a classic Soviet Double-8 (DS8) cine camera made by KMZ (Krasnogorsk Mechanical Works), known for its reliability and excellent optics.
This example includes the highly regarded Meteor-8M 9–38mm f/1.8 zoom lens (serial no. 753684), one of the sharpest lenses produced for Soviet cine cameras. The bright f/1.8 aperture and versatile zoom range make it ideal for low-light shooting and creative filmmaking.

Even without a visible body serial number, the Meteor lens number beginning with 7 indicates late-series production (approx. 1977), meaning this is a later series DS8-3 with refined mechanics.

Key Features:

• Brand: Quarz (KMZ)

• Model: Zoom DS8-3

• Film Format: Double-8 (DS8) cine film

• Lens: Meteor-8M 9–38mm f/1.8 (Serial No. 753684)

• Aperture Range: f/1.8–22

• Zoom: Manual zoom 9–38mm

• Focus Type: Manual focus

• Shutter: Mechanical spring-wound motor

• Frame Rates: 12, 16, 24, 32 fps

• Viewfinder: Reflex viewfinder with parallax-corrected framing

• Exposure: Manual exposure with built-in selenium meter (not powered by batteries)

• Mount: Fixed lens

• Body: Robust metal construction typical of late KMZ manufacturing

• Use Case: Ideal for collectors, analog filmmakers, and vintage cine enthusiasts

Condition:

Used – Good condition.
Camera shows normal cosmetic wear. Spring motor winds and runs properly. Viewfinder clear.
Meteor lens focus and zoom smooth, aperture working correctly, glass clean with no haze, fungus, or scratches.

What’s Included:

• Quarz-Zoom DS8-3 Camera Body (no visible serial number)

• Meteor-8M 9–38mm f/1.8 Lens (Serial No. 753684)

• Lens Cap 

Category:Movie Camera

HS Code:9006.59.0000 (Cine cameras using film)

Country of Manufacture:USSR (Soviet Union)