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+1....I have trouble navigating their new site as well.I'm not a big fan of Alpa's new site. They used to have all the dimensions and weights of almost every product. Now it is twice as hard to navigate with half the info.
Here is the film back page:
Every photo looks the same, and here is the Linhof sheet they reference from their website:Manual ALPA Linhof Roll Film Backs | ALPA Media Library
User Manual; Sep 01, 1998; Manual for ALPA Linhof Roll Film Backs; ; ; ; Update: Feb 07, 2021www.alpa.swiss
I will say, they have always been good about responding to specific email requests. You might try that.
Dave
All linhof back have exactly the same dimensions.alpa backs are linhof backs but you oay more for the glued alpa name on it.Does anyone know if the Alpa Linhof backs in different film formats (6x6,6x7 & 6x9) have the same physical dimensions? I suppose this would be the same answer for the non alpa modified Linhof backs.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but with the Alpa/Linhof film backs, aren’t you also paying for the Alpa 12 mount on the back, which the Linhof backs don’t have?All linhof back have exactly the same dimensions.alpa backs are linhof backs but you oay more for the glued alpa name on it.
The same thing as with the tripod heads.
I would always get the cheaper original product.
I'm not a big fan of Alpa's new site. They used to have all the dimensions and weights of almost every product. Now it is twice as hard to navigate with half the info.
Here is the film back page:
Every photo looks the same, and here is the Linhof sheet they reference from their website:Manual ALPA Linhof Roll Film Backs | ALPA Media Library
User Manual; Sep 01, 1998; Manual for ALPA Linhof Roll Film Backs; ; ; ; Update: Feb 07, 2021www.alpa.swiss
I will say, they have always been good about responding to specific email requests. You might try that.
Dave
thanks guys I was about to write to them until I saw the message further down answering the question.+1....I have trouble navigating their new site as well.
As Dave mentioned, the Alpa folks are super friendly and helpful. I'd reach out to them if you get a chance. I've found they usually respond within 24-48 hours.
-Todd
Agree on the site. Someone got sold on super-sexy and forgot the basics.
yeah I didn’t have much luck on that but either.I always found the 'legacy' section useful, but on the new site it doesn't appear to have been populated with anything yet. Or I can't get it to work.
well, that answers it...All linhof back have exactly the same dimensions.
exactemondoCorrect me if I’m wrong, but with the Alpa/Linhof film backs, aren’t you also paying for the Alpa 12 mount on the back, which the Linhof backs don’t have?
Did Alpa ever offer a 6x6 film back? I've seen mention of it once in another forum's thread from years ago, but can't find any information or even confirm its existence.Does anyone know if the Alpa Linhof backs in different film formats (6x6,6x7 & 6x9) have the same physical dimensions? I suppose this would be the same answer for the non alpa modified Linhof backs.
According to the 2010 revision of their product line they did. See page 4:Did Alpa ever offer a 6x6 film back? I've seen mention of it once in another forum's thread from years ago, but can't find any information or even confirm its existence.
*The new Alpa site is terrible.