Altix
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| Altix-n, 1959 image by Alf Sigaro |
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.
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| Altix-n, 1957 |
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| Altix-IV, c.1952 by Alf Sigaro |
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| Altix-V, 1956 by Alf Sigaro |
Models[1]
| 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 |
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover)., p.257-8
Links
- From Sylvain Halgand's site:
- on Helmut's Fotokiste (German)
- Altix N on Herbert Blumtritt's camera collection (German)
