About Helix
Helix Camera, based in Chicago, Illinois, became one of the largest independent photo retailers in the country. Started in 1963 by Paul Schutt, Helix began by catering to professional photographers looking for that widget and needing a quality, local source for their camera gear. Starting with renting equipment, and then evolving into stocking volumes of photographic products, Helix became a major photo retailer. Historically, Helix has employed photographers who have practiced their craft in many facets of their field. Having this volume of knowledge on the sales end has been one reason why Helix became the source for anything related to photography. Canon, Nikon, Ikelite, Sennheiser, and Meade are just a few of the major manufacturers represented on the site. Helix continues to expand their mail order business to local and international customers. Today, the Helix website has become a reference for the photo industry and for a new breed of photographers looking for that widget.