Photo Antiquaria 166 arrives at the end of the year
With a palpable passion for photography, history and technology, the new Photo Antiquaria 166/2025 is an issue that not only informs, but also inspires.
A particularly multifaceted issue awaits you at the turn of the year. The editorial team, led by Wolfgang Kuttig and Heinz Kamp, presents an issue that impressively combines historical depth, technical knowledge and personal passion.
AI-generated podcasts
Following the great success of the AI-generated podcasts for issue 165, two audio contributions from original articles were produced again in response to popular demand:
Some highlights of this issue
Colour photography as an imperial affair
Uwe Lüthje sheds light on the work of Theodor Jürgensen, Wilhelm II's only permanently employed court photographer, who was even sent specifically to train in colour photography. At the same time, Klaus J. Schumann rediscovers the early colour photographer Louis Held - and already announces further surprises for the follow-up edition.
Photography for all
Dr Jelena Albers describes how Agfa turned amateur photography into a mass phenomenon with the Billy camera (from 1928).
185 years of stereo photography
Klaus Kemper traces the arc from Wheatstone's mirror stereoscope to the Fuji 3D camera.
The golden seal
Walter Jekat analyses the uncompromising quality strategy of the Japanese camera industry. The JCII sticker symbolises a change that made Japan the world market leader.
Reports from the scene
Ingrid Rindsfüsser talks about her late-discovered passion for collecting, Wolfgang Kuttig portrays the young engineer Vanessa Gentner, who repairs historical cameras with impressive precision.
Mystery solved
The mystery surrounding the Rodenstock Geroplan was solved with the help of our members - including production figures by Hartmut Thiele.
New technical literature & anniversaries
Report on the photo book Single-8-Story (60 years of Single 8) and four new works by Hartmut Thiele. Also: 50 years of Leica HISTORICA e.V.