Altix

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Altix-IV, c.1952 image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights)

Altix-V, 1956 first interchangeable lens model image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights)

Altix-n, 1959 image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights)

Altix was a series of sophisticated 35mm viewfinder cameras, made by Eho-Altissa and its successors in Dresden, Germany, from 1938 onwards. Later models have interchangeable lenses. The company became part of the Zeiss Ikon organisation, after the East German state take-over of Eho-Altissa.

Models

Model	Introduced	frame	comments
Altix	1938	24x24	fixed-focus; 1939: two zone focus
Altix I	1947	24x24
Altix II	1948
Altix III	1949-53	24x24
Altix III A	c.1949	24x36
Altix IV	c.1952	24x36
Altix V	1956	24x36	interchangeable lenses, knob wind
Altix N	1957	24x36	interchangeable lenses, lever wind; name on top
Altix N	1959	24x36	interchangeable lenses; name on front
Altix NB	1957	24x36	interchangeable lenses, top-mounted light meter
Altix NB	1959	24x36	interchangeable lenses, integral light meter

Links

• From Sylvain Halgand's site:
  • Eho Altissa Altix V
  • Altix N
• on Helmut's Fotokiste (German)
  • Altix N
  • Altix NB
• Altix N on Herbert Blumtritt's camera collection (German)

Altix-n, 1957 image by AWCam (Image rights)

1957 Altix-n showing bayonet lens mount image by AWCam (Image rights)