ALPA of Switzerland - Glossary

Rollei LensControl S

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The Rollei LensControl S is needed for all Rollei Electronic Shutters. We have uploaded the English version.

Diffraction

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Diffraction is a physical effect in general. In photography it is an optical effect that can limit the total resolution.

Distortion

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

What is distortion and how can it get corrected?

Stitching

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Stitching is a term mainly used in digital photography for assembling several partial pictures to one image.

Repair and Remount Service Rodenstock Lenses

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

All ALPA/Rodenstock lenses get repaired at Rodenstock in Germany only. For repairs and mounting to ALPA lensboards, please contact us before.

Can I use my Hasselblad/Imacon digital back with the ALPA?

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Yes, the backs from Hasselblad - and the former Imacon - work if they are not of the closed H1D and H2D type.

Can I fine tune the adjustable adpaters for digital use?

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Yes, the adjustable adapters can get shimmed in steps of 1/100 mm.

12 Golden Digital Rules

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Switching to a digital workflow is sometimes a complex process. Here our (so far) 12 golden rules to the digital path - or what is worth considering.

Why does ALPA offer adjustable adapters for digital backs?

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Adjustable back adapters (max. 3/10 mm, adjustable in single steps right down to 1/100 mm) with reuseable shims of various thickness are exclusive to ALPA.

Adjustable adapters for digital backs

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Adjustable back adapters (max. 3/10 mm, adjustable in single steps right down to 1/100 mm) with reuseable shims of various thickness are exclusive to ALPA.

Mounting the ALPA Shutter Blade Interlock

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

All actual ALPA lenses in Copal 0 (except Apo-Digitar 5.6/24 mm XL) feature the interlock as standard equipment.

Mounting the ALPA Shutter Blade Interlock

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

All actual ALPA lenses in Copal 0 (except Apo-Digitar 5.6/24 mm XL) feature the interlock as standard equipment.

How can I compare the focal lengthes between different analog and digital formats?

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Please use our "Comparable Focal Length Calculator" based on Excel.

What matters above all when digital backs are used?

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Photographers who aim for high-end picture quality cannot simply “hang” a digital back onto the familiar old film camera.

How can I use my Phase One digital back with the ALPA?

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The ALPA is working with all actual digital backs.

Color Shift / Color Cast / Lens Cast

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The phenomenon of color shift (areas of red or green color cast) can occur when using wide angle lenses together with digital backs.

Can lenses for AFi, Hy6 or Rolleiflex 600x be used with ALPA cameras?

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Yes.

Can I use my Phase One P30(+) Back with the ALPA?

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The target group for this back type are fashion photographers.

ALPA Warranty

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

If you need a warranty form, please have a look at the attachment or consult the section "Terms & Conditions".

Interface description Schneider electronic shutters

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Schneider discloses the interface description of its electronical shutter system.

Interface description Schneider electronic shutters

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Schneider discloses the interface description of its electronical shutter system.

Copal 0 and Copal 1 Manual

alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The official manual for the Copal 0 and Copal 1 shutter in German and English.

Please read the additional ALPA instructions in the detail text!

Can a digital or film back on an ALPA camera be positioned vertically as well as horizontally?