Beier Box cameras were medium format 120 roll film cameras, made by Beier and produced between 1928-38.
The series have metal bodies. The early models (c.1928) were very similar to the early Balda and Altissa 6x9cm box cameras where the front opens. [1]
Models[]
Box 0[]
- Produced between c.1928-38
- These cameras were offered in two formats: 6x9cm model and 4.5x6cm model (c.1937)
- Basic Beier Box model
- Meniscus lens
- One speed rotary shutter
- Waist level reflex finders
- Early models (c.1928) are available in black, grey, green, brown, red and blue colour finishes and nickeled front trim
- Later the nickeled trim is diamond shape on the front plate
Box I[]
- Produced between c.1928-35
- Format: 6x9cm
- Periskop (Doppel-Objektiv, Doublet lens) f/11
- Waist level reflex finders and wire frame sports finder
- There were coloured versions
Box I A[]
- Introduced in c.1937
- Dual format version of Box I, 6x9cm and 4.5x6cm
Box II[]
- Produced between c.1933-38
- These cameras were offered in two formats: 6x9cm model and 4.5x6cm model (c.1937)
- Similar to Box 0, but with a doublet lens, built-in close-up lens, wire frame sport finder
Box II A[]
- Dual format version of Box II, 6x9cm and 4.5x6cm
Notes and references[]
- ↑ McKeown'sp.118-19