The Bergheil appeared around 1912 and continued in production until World War II. During the inter-war years it was Voigtländer's top 'Hand and Stand' camera. Also sold as the Tourist.

The De-luxe model is covered in green Russia leather and has matching bellows, it was available in 6.5 x 9 cm and 9 x 12 cm sizes. The camera is well-made and finished. The knobs for rise and cross front are both mounted on the same axis and contain a spirit level.

Early Bergheils differ from late models:

• c. 1912 - Optical view-finder on side of camera, spirit level on brilliant finder.
• mid 1920s - Wire frame finder replaced side mounted optical finder, larger knobs for cross front, brilliant finder is in the centre of the front standard, spirit levels in rise and cross front knobs, 'S' shaped side struts.
• c. 1928 - Rise and cross front knobs on single axis, brilliant finder moved to right of front standard, spirit level on cross front and focus knobs.