Von Daguerre bis heute II – H. D. Abring

Von Daguerre bis heute II by Hans-Dieter Abring is the second volume in an extensive German-language reference series on the history of photographic cameras. It documents a wide variety of cameras and photographic equipment, from classic box and folding cameras to SLR, stereo, panoramic and underwater cameras.

A dedicated section covers Leica cameras, Leitz lenses and related accessories. The book also includes an extensive section on the Laterna Magica. With approximately 1,300 illustrations, detailed descriptions and an index, it is a valuable reference for collectors and enthusiasts of historical photography.

Published by the Privates Foto-Museum in Herne in 1981. German-language hardcover, 252 pages, approximately 21 × 30 cm.