Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
ALPA Photokina News
Things are Simple at the Top
Uncompromising photographic instruments. A modular camera platform. A coherent concept. All models fully integrated. Each optimised for a specific task.
ALPA of Switzerland will present a whole range of new and amazing products at Photokina 2010 (hall 2.1, stand B 21). Each completely integrated in the existing modular system and compatible with the first camera from 1998.
All products will become available in Q4/2010 or Q1/2011.
NEW CAMERAS & ACCESSORIES
ALPA 12 STC
The all new ALPA 12 STC (Stitching/Shift Travel Compact) is the youngest member of the ALPA 12 family. It will set the benchmark for compact technical cameras - especially in the class of truly handheldable technical cameras not only for tripod use. The ALPA 12 STC is of course prepared for digital use (digital backs of up to 60 MP at the moment) and with some rollfilm backs up to 6x9.
The ALPA 12 STC allows the travelling photographer free hand operation as well as fast, convenient and reliable stitching and shifting (geared and free-wheeling) on tripod. As all other ALPA 12 models the STC is completely integrated in the modular and extensive ALPA 12 platform. All movements got realised with roller-bearings - not the cheapest but defintively the most precise, stable and long lasting way.
ALPA Sync Release
All digital backs need a synchronisation between the shutter and the back. In addition some Phase One and Hasselblad devices need a "wake-up" signal before the exposure. ALPA offers with the ALPA Sync Release a large and unique selection of synchronisation solutions - for the first time really optimal for tripod and freehand use.
ALPA HPF High Precision Focusing Rings
Certain photographic applications need an extremely differentiated scale focusing - e.g. when using a laser distance meter. ALPA offers with the ALPA HPF rings a unique and retrofittable solution for these requirements which is - in contrast to other offerings - truly usable in freehand operation.
ALPA iPhone® holder
The new ALPA iPhone® holder allows the technophile photographers using their iPhone® 3/4 and iPod touch® (later also others) a secure and firm mounting of their device on top of an ALPA. Four positions are available:
horizontal, symmetric
horizontal, minimum prallax
vertical, symmetric
vertical, minimum parallax
Possible applications are...
electronic viewfinder (ALPA recommends apps like "Viewefinde Pro" or "ProCamera")
as GPS logger
as control unit for electronical shutters and the like
as digitale notepad
other apps are under development
ALPA Lens Corrector (reloaded)
ALPA will release new distortion correction profiles of over 90 third party lenses/focal lengths for the all free ALPA Lens Corrector. This Photoshop® plug-in allows the distortion correction at it's best including movements. Why for free? Just because we love what we are doing! With first priority there will be an update containing the new ALPA lenses from Rodenstock and Schneider-Kreuznach and the most common digital backs plus various lenses of 3rd party manufacturers for dSLRs and Micro 4/3 cameras.
ALPA Lens Corrector
There is always room for improvement - high-end distortion correction for ALPA photographers
NEW LENSES
Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 4.0/32 mm
Focal length: 32 mm
Aperture: f 4.0
Shutter: Copal 0, others on request
Image circle: 90 mm
Distortion: < 2.6%, correction profile for ALPA Lens Corrector (free)
Filters: E86 mm
Weight: 990 g
Schneider Super-Digitar 5.6/28 mm XL
Focal length: 28 mm
Aperture: f 5.6
Shutter: Copal 0, others on request
Image circle: 90 mm
Distortion: < 0.5%, correction profile for ALPA Lens Corrector (free)
Filters: with adapter E95 mm or E112 mm
Weight: -
Schneider Apo-Digitar 5.6/60 mm XL - Schneider ALPA Apo-Helvetar 5.6/60 mm
Focal length: 60 mm
Aperture: f 5.6
Shutter: Copal 0, others on request
Image circle: 120 mm
Distortion: < 0.4%, correction profile for ALPA Lens Corrector (free)
Filters: E62 mm, E67 mm (Apo-Helvetar)
Weight: -
THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS
Acadalus CPS h1 - Self-leveling camera head
ALPA shows the unique Acadalus CPS h1 by Koch Photography, Schaffhausen/Switzerland.
Acadalus CPS h1
Check it all out here http://www.alpa.ch/en/news/2010/alpa-photokina2010-news.html?year=&num=
Things are Simple at the Top
Uncompromising photographic instruments. A modular camera platform. A coherent concept. All models fully integrated. Each optimised for a specific task.
ALPA of Switzerland will present a whole range of new and amazing products at Photokina 2010 (hall 2.1, stand B 21). Each completely integrated in the existing modular system and compatible with the first camera from 1998.
All products will become available in Q4/2010 or Q1/2011.
NEW CAMERAS & ACCESSORIES
ALPA 12 STC
The all new ALPA 12 STC (Stitching/Shift Travel Compact) is the youngest member of the ALPA 12 family. It will set the benchmark for compact technical cameras - especially in the class of truly handheldable technical cameras not only for tripod use. The ALPA 12 STC is of course prepared for digital use (digital backs of up to 60 MP at the moment) and with some rollfilm backs up to 6x9.
The ALPA 12 STC allows the travelling photographer free hand operation as well as fast, convenient and reliable stitching and shifting (geared and free-wheeling) on tripod. As all other ALPA 12 models the STC is completely integrated in the modular and extensive ALPA 12 platform. All movements got realised with roller-bearings - not the cheapest but defintively the most precise, stable and long lasting way.
ALPA Sync Release
All digital backs need a synchronisation between the shutter and the back. In addition some Phase One and Hasselblad devices need a "wake-up" signal before the exposure. ALPA offers with the ALPA Sync Release a large and unique selection of synchronisation solutions - for the first time really optimal for tripod and freehand use.
ALPA HPF High Precision Focusing Rings
Certain photographic applications need an extremely differentiated scale focusing - e.g. when using a laser distance meter. ALPA offers with the ALPA HPF rings a unique and retrofittable solution for these requirements which is - in contrast to other offerings - truly usable in freehand operation.
ALPA iPhone® holder
The new ALPA iPhone® holder allows the technophile photographers using their iPhone® 3/4 and iPod touch® (later also others) a secure and firm mounting of their device on top of an ALPA. Four positions are available:
horizontal, symmetric
horizontal, minimum prallax
vertical, symmetric
vertical, minimum parallax
Possible applications are...
electronic viewfinder (ALPA recommends apps like "Viewefinde Pro" or "ProCamera")
as GPS logger
as control unit for electronical shutters and the like
as digitale notepad
other apps are under development
ALPA Lens Corrector (reloaded)
ALPA will release new distortion correction profiles of over 90 third party lenses/focal lengths for the all free ALPA Lens Corrector. This Photoshop® plug-in allows the distortion correction at it's best including movements. Why for free? Just because we love what we are doing! With first priority there will be an update containing the new ALPA lenses from Rodenstock and Schneider-Kreuznach and the most common digital backs plus various lenses of 3rd party manufacturers for dSLRs and Micro 4/3 cameras.
ALPA Lens Corrector
There is always room for improvement - high-end distortion correction for ALPA photographers
NEW LENSES
Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 4.0/32 mm
Focal length: 32 mm
Aperture: f 4.0
Shutter: Copal 0, others on request
Image circle: 90 mm
Distortion: < 2.6%, correction profile for ALPA Lens Corrector (free)
Filters: E86 mm
Weight: 990 g
Schneider Super-Digitar 5.6/28 mm XL
Focal length: 28 mm
Aperture: f 5.6
Shutter: Copal 0, others on request
Image circle: 90 mm
Distortion: < 0.5%, correction profile for ALPA Lens Corrector (free)
Filters: with adapter E95 mm or E112 mm
Weight: -
Schneider Apo-Digitar 5.6/60 mm XL - Schneider ALPA Apo-Helvetar 5.6/60 mm
Focal length: 60 mm
Aperture: f 5.6
Shutter: Copal 0, others on request
Image circle: 120 mm
Distortion: < 0.4%, correction profile for ALPA Lens Corrector (free)
Filters: E62 mm, E67 mm (Apo-Helvetar)
Weight: -
THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS
Acadalus CPS h1 - Self-leveling camera head
ALPA shows the unique Acadalus CPS h1 by Koch Photography, Schaffhausen/Switzerland.
Acadalus CPS h1
Check it all out here http://www.alpa.ch/en/news/2010/alpa-photokina2010-news.html?year=&num=