Alpa 12

[stngoldberg]

I received an email this morning about the apparently new ALPA 12 and its ability to produce larger panoramas beyond the normal IC’s without determining nodal points.
Maybe I misread the announcement, and maybe my 80 year old brain is slowing down; but I didn’t understand what they are doing to accomplish this
Can anyone explain this in simple terms
Stanley

 

[Geoff]

I received an email this morning about the apparently new ALPA 12 and its ability to produce larger panoramas beyond the normal IC’s without determining nodal points.
Maybe I misread the announcement, and maybe my 80 year old brain is slowing down; but I didn’t understand what they are doing to accomplish this
Can anyone explain this in simple terms
Stanley

Its an Alpa 12 Pano, a new version of the 12. It basically is the Plus, but extended for more movements to the side (for panoramics) and a bit less top/bottom. For the new lenses with massive image circles.

 

[stngoldberg]

Yes I understand your post, but how do you extend movements beyond the image circle?
Stanley

 

[dchew]

I think that is text not well translated into English. They are trying to say the shift range takes advantage of larger image circles that some lenses have.

Dave

 

[tcdeveau]

I think Dave is right

FWIW they sent out an email blast this morning with the following article that might put it into perspective a little more:

https://www.alpa.ch/en/site/panoramic-stitching-with-alpa-12-pano

 

[stngoldberg]

Hi Dave,
Thank you for your reply.
I guess I’ll have to sit with Chris Snipes from CI for a demonstration; extending the image circle is the holy grail for my use of a technical camera.
Problem is I’m heavily invested in Arca Swiss (5 lenses on the AS R mount).
Stanley

 

[Digitalcameraman]

Hi Dave,
Thank you for your reply.
I guess I’ll have to sit with Chris Snipes from CI for a demonstration; extending the image circle is the holy grail for my use of a technical camera.
Problem is I’m heavily invested in Arca Swiss (5 lenses on the AS R mount).
Stanley

Stanley,

We can help you weigh the Pros and Cons

 

[dchew]

Stanley,

We can help you weigh the Pros and Cons

The Sniper is always lurking in the shadows.
:toocool:

Dave

 

[stngoldberg]

The Sniper is always lurking in the shadows.
:toocool:

Dave

Yes, but he is a great resource and a terrific guy
Stanley