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Why visiting your dealer can be a mistake - Alpa STC

jotloob

Subscriber Member
Just wondering: Is it possible to attach a compendium shade to the STC? On the alpa website, all I can find is the "ALPA Pro Lens Shade PLS 70-75". Isn't there something like the Arca compendium hood? Or is there a way to attach the Sinar solution for the arTec?

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chris
Chris

I use the ALPA with the longest lens beeing the DIGARON-W 90mm .
If I need a longer focal length , i will use the HASSELBLAD V-SYSTEM cameras .
For 3 of my lenses , I can use the PLS 70-75 , which I find sufficient enough . For my SUPER ANGULON XL 72mm , I use a HELIOPAN screw in shade . Easy to use and it takes almost no space .
Here the PLS is mounted on the DIGARON-S 28mm and due to the wide angle of the lens , shifted back as much as possible as you can see .
No trouble so far .

All I can think of when reading this thread is the last part of The Lord's Prayer, to wit:

"And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory. for ever and ever. Amen"

Roger

Your prayer comes too late , about a year too late .
In for a penny , in for a pound .

 

narikin

New member
Funny this, I'm sitting in the Air New Zealand lounge at LAX with an STC in my bag that I didn't have till I walked into the dealers 5days ago. damn it.

Yes, I already own a TC and a Max, but this is the only one with me on a month long trip down-under. Luckily the lenses fit. If happiness ensues, the Max will go to the great Bay in the sky.
 
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Ronan

Guest
I have shot with quite a few camera's and met quite a handful of known photographers in my short years as a photographer...

But i have very limited knowledge on the ALPA camera's... could someone point me in the right direction so i can 'ohhhhh' and 'ahhhhh' with everyone else?

Thanks :)
 
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Shelby Lewis

Guest
I once had (ok... still secretly :D) this burning desire to try to shoot portraits with an alpa TC. Deep DoF stuff with strobes on location (or studio). Never did get to try it.

Nuts... I know. :ROTFL:

It is the "simple camera" I've always coveted... a plate with a lens on one end and some sort of imager on the other.

Camera Zen (porn) at it's best!!!!
 

GrahamWelland

Subscriber & Workshop Member
I have shot with quite a few camera's and met quite a handful of known photographers in my short years as a photographer...

But i have very limited knowledge on the ALPA camera's... could someone point me in the right direction so i can 'ohhhhh' and 'ahhhhh' with everyone else?

Thanks :)
Be careful what you wish for ... :ROTFL:
http://www.alpa.ch/en/intro.html
http://www.alpa.ch/en/gallery.html

Check out the videos on YouTube from this page too:
http://www.alpa.ch/en/links.html
 

PeterA

Well-known member
Jurgen

I see you are using the 39 megapixel CFV back on the shot posted.
I also note that the left hand grip has a wake-up button?
Has ALPA released a cable for Hasselblad which they mentioned a while back?

Pete
 

jotloob

Subscriber Member
Jurgen

I see you are using the 39 megapixel CFV back on the shot posted.
I also note that the left hand grip has a wake-up button?
Has ALPA released a cable for Hasselblad which they mentioned a while back?

Pete
Peter

That wake-up release button was built to my order and is not officially in ALPA's product portfolio .
It is actually similar to the PHASE ONE wake up button they have .
If you are using any CFV back and work from a tripod , you can also use HASSELBLAD's cable release H and just plug into the CFV back .
The part number for that cable is 3043370 . I prefer that solution when working from a tripod .
The common wake-up cable , which was announced at the last Photokina is not available yet .

I hate when that happens. :D
Graham , it will happen , sooner or later .
In the moment , I am not in danger , but when I drive to Zurich to pick up my HPF rings , I will be in strong temptation again .
I believe , the last hurdle will fall , when I have the STC in my hands . Palisander grip of course .:salute:
 

thomas

New member
Just wondering: Is it possible to attach a compendium shade to the STC? On the alpa website, all I can find is the "ALPA Pro Lens Shade PLS 70-75". Isn't there something like the Arca compendium hood? Or is there a way to attach the Sinar solution for the arTec?

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chris
the arTec lens shade basically can be used on all LF lenses as you mount it on lens adapter rings (fitting in the regular filter thread).
http://www.sinar.ch/en/products/accessories/55-sinar-artec-zubehoer/181-objektiv-adapterringe
There are also lens caps (not listed on Sinar's website) so that you can leave the adapter rings on the lenses.
 

jotloob

Subscriber Member
the arTec lens shade basically can be used on all LF lenses as you mount it on lens adapter rings (fitting in the regular filter thread).
http://www.sinar.ch/en/products/accessories/55-sinar-artec-zubehoer/181-objektiv-adapterringe
There are also lens caps (not listed on Sinar's website) so that you can leave the adapter rings on the lenses.
Thomas

That Sinar bellow shade seems to be a nice product but would not fit on any ALPA . Where would you mount the rod ? ? ?
Anyway . Where do you buy Sinar products in Germany ? ? ?
 

PeterA

Well-known member
That wake-up release button was built to my order and is not officially in ALPA's product portfolio .
It is actually similar to the PHASE ONE wake up button they have .
If you are using any CFV back and work from a tripod , you can also use HASSELBLAD's cable release H and just plug into the CFV back .
The part number for that cable is 3043370 . I prefer that solution when working from a tripod .
The common wake-up cable , which was announced at the last Photokina is not available yet .


Thanks Jurgen - I currently have to use the same system you mention with my H3D11-39 back - basically set the back for a 2 or 5 sec exposure trigger the back and then trigger the shutter within that time - works ok but I am looking forward to Alpas release of a dedicated cable


Pete
 

jotloob

Subscriber Member
I hate it when that happens. :D
Graham
I have lost the battle . . . . . . But , I was not really fighting hard .:grin:
Pickup next week .

Thanks Jurgen - I currently have to use the same system you mention with my H3D11-39 back - basically set the back for a 2 or 5 sec exposure trigger the back and then trigger the shutter within that time - works ok but I am looking forward to Alpas release of a dedicated cable .
Pete
Pete
I had a call with the ALPA people today . The High Precision Focusing rings will be available around first week of February , but the delivery of the wake-up device cable was not mentioned . I am waiting for that too .
 

tjv

Active member
I once had (ok... still secretly :D) this burning desire to try to shoot portraits with an alpa TC. Deep DoF stuff with strobes on location (or studio). Never did get to try it.

Nuts... I know. :ROTFL:

It is the "simple camera" I've always coveted... a plate with a lens on one end and some sort of imager on the other.

Camera Zen (porn) at it's best!!!!
Haha, me too. I wanted to get one to replicate how I'd use a 4x5" in the field. I shoot what could best be described as documentary, urban landscapes and a lot of street portraits. Maybe I'm a masochist but the Alpa STC seems like a great tool for this purpose. And hey, if Luc Delahaye can use an SWA in a war zone and on location, I can give it a go in little old, quiet NZ.
 

GrahamWelland

Subscriber & Workshop Member
With the right wide angle lens you're pretty much in point & shoot territory with the TC/STC/SWA. Not much focusing required for street work if you're prepared to live with zone focusing too.

This thread isn't helping my firm conviction that I only need ONE Alpa. :eek:
 
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Optechs Digital

Guest
Here is a picture we just took to give an idea of the relative size difference between several different Alpa models.

From left to right: Max, STC, SWA and TC.

For reference, the TC is about 4.25 inches across.

View attachment 39271

Best Regards,
Paul
 
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Shelby Lewis

Guest
Here is a picture we just took to give an idea of the relative size difference between several different Alpa models.

From right to Left: Max, STC, SWA and TC.

For reference, the TC is about 4.25 inches across.

View attachment 39271

Best Regards,
Paul
ooohhh... that TC is calling my name. Are there any "cheap" :)ROTFL:) normal lenses for the Alpa system (normal, is in 40-50mm on 35mm).
 
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Optechs Digital

Guest
ooohhh... that TC is calling my name. Are there any "cheap" :)ROTFL:) normal lenses for the Alpa system (normal, is in 40-50mm on 35mm).
Hi Shelby,

The Schneider Apo Digitar 60mm is an often overlooked lens but I think is very effective on the TC. The 60 is about like a 42mm on a FF 35mm based on a 37x49 size CCD. It is just a little over 3K which I think actually does qualify as cheap ;)

Best,
Paul
 
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