Von Daguerre bis heute I – H. D. Abring

Von Daguerre bis heute by Hans Dieter Abring is a German-language reference work for enthusiasts and collectors of historical cameras. It documents the development of photography and camera design from 1839 onwards, with extensive illustrations and concise technical descriptions of cameras and photographic equipment.

Various camera types are covered, including box cameras, folding cameras, SLRs, stereo cameras and panoramic cameras. The many illustrations and technical details make this book a useful reference for identifying and studying vintage cameras.

The work was published in several volumes and editions. The first volume appeared in 1977, published by the Privates Foto-Museum in Herne. The exact publication year, page count and volume depend on the edition.