|
Eho Altissa Altix I |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in Germany from (Circa) 1939 to (After) 1939.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 2996
See the complete technical specifications
Chronology of cameras Eho Altissa
The Altix I (or simply Altix when it appeared) is a small viewfinder camera designed for the format 24 x 24 mm on regular perforated 35 mm cine film. It was delivered in 1938 but stopped soon after due to the war and was resumed for a short period after the war. The first variant had a fixed focus lens, but was followed by a second version with simple zone focusing, with indicators for near and far. These earlier models had fine knurling on the wind knobs and an eyelet at the base plate to help with its removal. Also, there was a small button on the top plate to reset the wind lock after each exposure, thus preventing double exposure.
The third pre-war version can be recognized by the different finish of the wind knobs and a depth of field table on the back.
After the war, the Altix I re-emerged with minor modifications, namely missing the bottom eyelet and the lock button at the top plate, among a few minor additional cosmetic changes. At least some of the post-war cameras were plated in nickel instead of chrome.
In the Altix, the release of the shutter only functions when a film is inserted into the chamber. The internal dented wheel actioned by the film perforations unlocks the release.
This Altix is the first 35mm camera from Eho Altissa . It combines two rather developed features (speeds 1/25 to 1/150, apertures f: 16 to f: 3.5, switchable protection against the double exposure) with a distances approximate adjustment by a ring to rotate between N (Nahe - near) and F (Fern-far) without scaling!
A depth of field table is fixed on the back of the camera.
A variation of this first model has no protection against double exposure and another has a different appearance (resembling that of the Altix II).
The Altix shows a complex shape with many angles and reliefs. This assembly makes it original.
Interesting links or bibliography :
| Sur http://www.mes-appareils-photos.fr/, suggested by Eric Carlhan |
Add a link or element of bibliography, a picture taken with this camera, a picture of box or an ads about this camera
Your photos taken with the same camera:
Cameras from Ebay France (Eho Altissa) (Uploaded each 3 hours)
 Eho Super Altissa. Étui pour appareil photo années 1930. Avec courroie en cuir 5,00 euros Finira le 20-04-2024 à 13:58:21 |