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ACE Index: Germany, Photo Equipment
and Digital Imaging Equipment Manufacturers

German - English Photo Terms
to make navigation easier

beleuchtung/licht - lighting, light herstellern, industrie - manufacturers
bild-archiv - stock agency kamerahersteller - camera manufacturers
chemie SW - black & white chemistry kameras - cameras
dia-entwicklungen - slide processing kameraspeicher - camera stores
diaprojektoren - slide projectors labore - photolabs
digitale belichtung - digital imaging licht - light
digitale kameras - digital cameras mittelformat - medium format
dunkelkammer - darkroom objektive - lenses
fachlabore - photolabs preislisten - price lists
farbprints, farbdruck - color prints reparatur - repair
ferngläser - binoculars schwarzweiß, SW - black and white
fotoausrüstung - photo equipment stative - tripods
fotofachlabor - photolab suche - search (literally "look up")
fotogroßhandel - photo wholesale teleskope - telescopes
foto händler - photo dealer versand - mail order (literally "dispatch")
gästebuch - guestbook vergrößerungen - enlargements
grossformat - large format video - video
grosshandel - wholesale zubehör - accessories

Note: The German character ß as in fotogroßhandel may appear as ss instead

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Photo and Digital Equipment Manufacturers

Agfa Deutschland, Cologne, Germany
In German. German language content on Agfa's many imaging products, including film, paper, chemistry, scanners, digital cameras, prepress solutions and more. Contact information and links to Agfa worldwide.

Agfa-Gevaert Division of Bayer, Leverkusen, Germany
In English. Manufactures and markets a wide range of photographic and electronic imaging products for photography, prepress, and medical imaging. Products include film, paper, chemistry, scanners, digital cameras, and much more. FAQ, data sheets for products, definitions, a photo course, and photo basics. Agfa's library covers basic and digital photography, black and white lab instruction, data sheets and FAQs.

AIST GmbH, Ampfing (near Munich), Germany
In German and English. Home for Animated Image Systems Technology, developers of software solutions for home video, professional and broadcast video including production and digital video editing packages, image and video animation software, and digital video image libraries.

ARRI (Arnold & Richter), Munich, Germany
In English. Founded in 1917, the manufacturer of Arriflex movie cameras and ARRI's extensive line of lighting equipment for movie and video production. Detailed technical data on all products, service, international rental, film laboratory, studio and post production facilities, worldwide links, and more.

Berlebach Stativtechnik, Mulda, Germany
In German. Since 1898, maker of fine hardwood tripods for 35mm, medium format and large format cameras, tripod heads and photo accessories, dollies, camera mounting accessories, photographer's vests, archival slide storage boxes and more.

Bilora, Radevormwald, Germany
In German. English version soon. Manufacturing camera tripods in 1905, Bilora also makes video camera tripods, tripod quick-release plates, binoculars, microfibre lens cleaning cloth, and laser pointers for public speakers. Distributes Kipling camera bags.

California Sunbounce, Viersen, Germany
In English. California Sunbounce manufactures reflectors, scrims, photo bags and accessories for traveling and for every day use by working professional photographers, video and film production crews. Sturdy and reliable designs for the demanding professional. Dealers worldwide. Euro pricing.

CamDynamics GmbH Kameratechnik, Braunschweig, Germany
In German and English.

Canon Deutschland GmbH, Germany
Description coming soon.

Cullman GmbH, Langenzenn, Germany
In German and English. Since 1955 manufacturing professional tripods, monopods, ball heads and related accessories for still, digital, and video applications. Unfortunately Cullman's web site is often unavailable. We suggest visiting the US distributor RTS Inc. for product information.

Docter Optics GmbH, Saalfeld / Schöffengrund, Germany
In German, English and Japanese. Manufacturer of optical components and systems for audio-visual projection, slide and overhead projection, TV, video and data projection, and more. Parent consortium includes Rodenstock Optics, Robert Bosch and Hella KG Hueck & Co.

Dunco Fotogerätebau, Berlin, Germany
In German.

Elmo Europe GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
In English. Since 1921 manufacturers of presentation products, including high resolution visual presenters, slide projectors, overhead projectors, film-to-video converters, industrial video cameras, security cameras, color and b/w monitors and related accessories.

Epson Deutschland GmbH, Duesseldorf / Hamburg, Germany
German and English versions. Product and corporate information, service and support. Epson makes digital cameras, consumer and professional color and monochrome printers, film and flatbed scanners, video projectors, and digital color proofers. Download printer drivers. Locate distributors in Europe.

Ewa-Marine GmbH, Kirchheim, Germany
In German and English. Manufacturers of rain capes and underwater housings for cameras and video cameras. More information to come.

Fotowand-Technic, Sudwalde, Germany
In German, English and other European languages. Since 1985 manufacturer of reference cards for perfectly color balanced slides and prints, gray cards and color test charts for checking the color rendition of films and papers, or as a darkroom tool for determining correct filtration in color printing, and for monitor, printer and scanner calibration in digital imaging applications. The cards come with complete instructions, and are made of durable, washable, lightfast and relatively flexible polystyrene with an absolutely matte coating to ensure reliable measurement and long life. Available in a wide range of sizes. Prices in DM and Euros.

Fuji Photo Film Europe GmbH, Germany
In German. Information about Fuji's 35mm and APS films, and digital products, including digital cameras, printers, film scanners, digital workstations and laboratories, and photo-video imagers. Fuji also makes graphics products and medical imaging equipment. Gateway to Fuji worldwide.

goldbuch Georg Brückner GmbH, Bamberg, Germany
In German and English. Custom photo albums.

Gossen Fototechnik, Germany
Light meters and flash meters.

Hama GmbH, Germany
In German and English. Photo accessories.

Hedler Systemlicht, Runkel, Germany
In German and English. Manufacturers of continuous lighting for photography studios, video production and digital imaging applications. Products include tungsten halogen lights, Daylux flood lights and compact models for location shooting. Lighting accessories include folding reflectors, umbrellas, barn doors, light stands, etc.

Herma GmbH + Co KG, Stuttgart, Germany
In German and English. Founded in 1906, manufactures a wide range of adhesives, paper products and office consumables. Photography products include cataloguing aids, photo-mounting aids - permanent and removable adhesives, ring binder photo albums, insert sheets and sleeving, slide pages, inkjet labels, films and photo quality inkjet papers, and PicturePos software for formatting and positioning photos on inkjet paper.

Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH, Eching, Germany
German and English versions. Medium format digital camera backs for professional photographers, including the eyelike MF one shot for portrait studios, the eyelike MF scan for still life and products, mobile kits for digital location photography, the all-around eyelike DCS studio camera system, the ProgRes C14 for digital micro and macro-photography and much more.

Jobo Labortechnik, GmbH, Germany
In German. Parent company of Jobo Fototechnic, Inc. in the United States. The German site is under development. Jobo makes a range of precision motorized processors, rotary drums, and laboratory accessories used by professionals and amateurs for film and print developing. Also bags, binoculars, light tables and magnifying glasses.

Just Normlicht Vertriebs GmbH, Wilhelm/Teck, Germany
In German and English. Manufacturers of standardized lighting systems for the graphic arts industry, including transparency viewers, transmissive and reflective light, light tables, proof lights, proof stations, DTP work stations and more. Product information. Sold worldwide.

Kamerawerk Noble, Dresden, Germany
In German and English. New site under development. Manufacturers of the Noblex line of panorama cameras. 35mm and medium format models, lenses and accessories. Also makes the Noblux 4x5" large format slide projector. Until this site is fully functional visit the Canadian distributor for full details.

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Kindermann & Co. GmbH, Ochsenfurt, Germany
In German and English. Manufacturers of visual presentation equipment. State of the art projection and AV systems including overhead and data/video projectors, slide projectors, photo lab equipment, darkroom furniture and microfiche readers. Request additional information online. alternate url

Konica Europe, Lueneburg, Germany
In English. Jumping off point for Konica operations throughout Europe. Subsequent pages in langages of different countries. Site under development.

Konica Deutschland, Hohenbrunn, Germany
In German. Information on Konica analog and digital products, including Konica film, 35mm and APS cameras, digital cameras, scanners, and business machines, including copiers and fax machines. Links to Konica Europa.

Kyocera Europe GmbH, Neuss, Germany
In English, German and French. European headquarters for the maker of Contax and Yashica 35mm SLR and rangefinder cameras, and a complete line of Zeiss lenses and accessories. Yashica has introduced a digital camera and also makes APS cameras. Kyocera also makes award winning laser printers.

LaserSoft Imaging GmbH, Kiel, Germany
Multi-lingual site. Developers of the internationally recognized SilverFast family of Mac and PC scanning software, including SilverFast Ai 4.0 (for many different USB and SCSI scanners), SilverFast DC (image enhancement for digital cameras and 24 bit tif and jpegs), SilverFast PhotoCD and more. US offices in Longboat Key, Florida.

Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar / Solms, Germany
In German and English. Everything you've ever wanted to know about Leica, the company which invented the 35mm camera. Extensive information about Leica cameras, lenses, binoculars, spotting scopes, and Leica's recent entry into electronic imaging. Company history, new products, links to Leica sites world wide and more. Leica is also the parent company of Minox.

Linhof Präzisions-Kamera-Werke GmbH, Munich, Germany
Information on Linhof's new model M679, a medium format view camera producing 6x6 to 6x9 negatives. Accepts Hasselblad, Mamiya, Bronica & Polaroid backs, & Phase One digital scan backs. Request literature online for their field & monorail view, panorama, aerial cameras, tripods, tripod heads and digital camera equipment. new url

Linos Photonics GmbH & Co. KG, Göttingen, Germany
In German and English. Linos GmbH acquired Rodenstock Präzosionsoptik. Well known manufacturer of CCD lenses, enlarging lenses, process lenses and view camera optics. Also makes optical components and systems for audio-visual, overhead, video and data projection, eyeglass lenses, designer sunglass lenses, laser optics, optics for medicine and industry and much more.

Macromedia Inc. Neustadt, Germany
In German. Information for Germany Austria, Switzerland and eastern Europe. Developers of Authorware for developers of interactive web and multimedia programs, Director Multimedia Studio, FreeHand, Dreamweaver, Shockwave, Fireworks, and Flash. Also xRes, Extreme 3D, Fontographer and more. Trial downloads, gallery, tech support, and more.

Metz-Werke GmbH & Co. KG, Fürth, Germany
In English and German. Metz manufacturers camcorders, Mecablitz electronic flash units, televisions, and video equipment. Extensive info on their range of flash equipment, including an excellent online guide to using flash. Products are sold worldwide.

Minolta GmbH, Ahrensburg, Germany
In German. Minolta's European headquarters. Minolta manufacturers SLR, compact and APS cameras, digital cameras, lenses, light meters, flash meters and color meters, binoculars, film and 3D scanners, copiers, fax machines, laser printers and more.

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Minox GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany
In English and German. Subsidiary of Leica Camera AG. Makers of small rangefinder 35mm cameras, and famous for their "advanced hobby espionage cameras," updated from the 8x11mm format WWII spy camera. Limited edition 24K gold plated models come with its own "exclusive wooden casket." (Ach!) Also makers of lightweight binoculars & camera accessories.

Multiblitz, Köln/Cologne, Germany
In German and English. Founded in 1948, Dr. Ing. D.A. Mannesmann GmbH manufactures professional studio lighting equipment sold in more than 80 countries. Studio electronic flash models include the Digilite for professional ID photos, Varilux and Profilux monolights, CompactLite for on-the-go photographers, Varispot 500 studio spotlight, Multiblitz lighting kits, lighting accessories and more.

Mustek GmbH, Neuss, Germany
Manufactures an extensive range of Paragon and Plug-n-Scan flatbed color scanners, including SCSI models. The Paragon 1200 A3 Pro can scan documents up to 11.7" x 17" in size. Extensive support, scanner drivers, scanning tutorials, more.

Nikon GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
In German. Information on Nikon products including 35mm SLR and compact cameras, APS cameras, professional and consumer digital cameras, digital imaging equipment including film and flatbed scanners, binoculars, microscopes, magnetic-optical disk drives, and Nikon workshop schedule.

Novoflex Präzisionstechnik GmbH, Memmingen, Germany
In German and English. Manufactures an extensive line of photographic equipment, including rapid focus telephoto lenses, mini-tripods, ball-and-socket tripod heads, mounting systems, flash and lighting systems including cold light sources and macro flash equipment, slave flash units, and a range of macro tools and photo accessories.

Olympus Optical Co. Europa GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
In English. Site emphasis is currently on Olympus digital imaging products including digital cameras, a film scanner and a digital color printer. The site promises it will soon cover Olympus SLR and compact cameras, binoculars and medical imaging diagnostics equipment. Also makes micro-cassette recorders.

Osram GmbH, München, Germany
In English and German. One of the world's largest lamp manufacturers; products sold in more than 140 countries. Osram's photo/optic lighting division produces special effects lighting, film, television and video production lighting; professional photography lighting; lamps for cinema, video, data and slide projection; lamps for photofinishing equipment and more.

Pentacon GmbH, Dresden, Germany
German and English versions. Praktica manufactures a range of high-end compact 35mm and APS cameras, an aperture priority SLR, lenses and electronic flash units. Also makes a pro model scan camera. Pentacon is part of the Manderman Group which includes the B+W, Schneider-Kreuznach and Exakta brands.

Pentax GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
German language information on Pentax photo and digital imaging products, 35mm SLRs and compact cameras, medium format models, digital cameras, lenses and binoculars. Pentax also makes printers, scanners, CCTV lenses medical-optical devices and electronic surveying instruments. Company history.

Polaroid GmbH, Germany
Description coming soon. Not visible to Netscape users.

Ringfoto Gruppe GmbH, Germany
description coming soon.

Rodenstock Präzosionsoptik GmbH
See Linos Photonics GmbH above.

Rollei Fototechnic, Braunschweig, Germany
In English and German. Rollei manufactures compact 35mm viewfinder cameras, medium format cameras, several digital camera backs, including high speed and one shot/multishot models, a wide range of lenses, slide projectors, and precision industrial photogrammetry, mapping and measuring instruments.

Rowi International, Neuburg/Donau, Germany
In German and English. Manufacturers of photo accessories, video accessories and mobile phone accessories.

Sanyo Video Vertrieb GmbH, Ahrensburg, Germany
In German. This site features Sanyo's industrial video equipment for security and surveillance; products include a wide range of video cameras, board cameras, video monitors, video printers, long term video recorders, video management systems and multiplex switching devices for multiple camera setups.

Sigma ((Deutschland) GmbH, Roedermark, Germany
In German. Since 1961, manufacturing single lens reflex cameras, lenses designed to fit most 35mm cameras, sports optics and electronic flash units. Sigma's autofocus and manual focus zoom and prime lenses, include aspherical and apochromatic telephoto models. FAQ about products and contact information.

Soligor GmbH, Germany
In German and English. Lens manufacturer.

Tetenal, Germany
Manufacturer of darkroom chemistry.

Tura AG, Düren (near Cologne), Germany
In English. Since 1901, manufacturing film, paper and chemistry. AdvenTura color negative films, color reversal films, C-41 chromogenic black and white films, technical films, private label films, RA-4 color papers and black and white papers (in sheets and rolls), black and white chemistry, C-41, E-6, RA-4 and R3 color chemistry, inkjet paper, inkjet media and more. German language version here.

Varta Batteries AG, Hannover, Germany
In German and English. Varta makes lithium, alkaline, silver oxide, and mercury photo batteries and many other kinds of batteries. Manufacturing facilities in many countries around the world. Company background information and battery glossary.

Voigtländer, Germany
Distribution of Voigtländer Bessa cameras manufactured by Cosina.

Carl Zeiss, Oberkochen, Germany
In German and English. Zeiss makes lenses for 35mm and medium format cameras, digital cameras, video and cine cameras. OEM lens manufacturer for Contax, Hasselblad, Rollei, Sony, Alpa and Arri. Information on Zeiss binoculars, eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, microscopes, and more. Company history and links to Zeiss sites in Europe, the US and the United Kingdom.

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