Eho Stereo Rollfilm Camera
Photo thanks to Allen Weiner - [email protected]
The Eho stereo box camera dates from the 1930s. Like most box cameras, it has
a simple one-speed shutter (plus Bulb for time exposures). The lenses were a pair
of Duplar 80mm f/11 optics.
Since this is a stereo camera, it has a dual lens and dual
shutter setup. As with most stereo cameras, two images are recorded simultaneously
on a long length of film, in this case 6x13cm long on 120 rollfilm. You could also
opt to record ten 6x6cm single (not stereo) exposures on a standard 120 rollfilm.
The Eho-Altissa corporation of Dresden, Germany was founded in 1928, undergoing a
series of name changes to end up after WWII as VEB Altissa-Camera Werk. They made
cameras starting with the Altiflex TLR of 1937 and ending with the Altix 35mm RF
in the 1960s. Stereo cameras are relatively rare, and so it isn't surprising
that models like this Eho stereo box camera, despite its simple shutter and
construction, commands prices in the $200-250 and up range (in good condition).
Unusually complete Eho Stereo Box Camera Outfit consisting of camera (for 120 rollfilm stereo exposures) and original folding viewer and a quantity of stereoviews originally done with the camera.