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Alpe - Swiss hallmark of quality NowadaysAlenPignons sn Ballaigues is the very last manufacturer of 35 mm single ref lex cameras 'Made in Eu- rope':Alpn,that is also a name to recall many landmarks in sln design. The Alpn cameras are engineered to achieve absolute peak perfor- mance. They meet the most demanding requi- rements. Alpn 11 si: Custom-burlt work horse for individualists rn applied photography The Alpn 11 si camera: sturdy and reliable The camera body is hand assembled from start to finish by skilled craftsmen with inimi- table know-how and 'experience. Made of The ingeneous con- rigid pressure-cast alu- struction does not need m inium the Alpn body is any technical gimmick so sturdy as to be prac- that could cause trou- tically immune from ble on important as- the consequences of signments, yet its capa- shock, temperature bilities are virtually lim- changes, humidity, etc. itless.View original page 3
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Apn
Irenses
Alpnoffers you a magnif-
icent selection of the
best lenses from Eu-
rop's top manufactur-
ers Kern, Kinoptik,
Schneider, Jena, etc.
Apn 1 1 si:
complete
interchangeability
offers a wide range
of lenses
Of all reflex cameras,
Alpn has the shortest
back focus i.e. the dis-
tance between the film
plane and the lens pan-
el (37.8 mm). Simple
adapter rings is all
that's needed to fit the
Alpn with most of the
lenses available on the
market.View original page 5Page 7 · Read text
The electronic measure continuously from 1l1OO sec. with a film of 3 exposure meter ASAto 1 sec with a film rated
system 6400 nsn.
The Alpn 1 1 si has an elec- Moreover the si cells don't
tronic system with 2 silicium have a 'memory' and the
cells for measuring expo- response time is reduced to
sure, and a Cds cellfor com- practically instantaneous
pensating parasitic light measuflng.
which might enter through
the viewfinder. The range of Thanks to this component
light levels detected bythe si the last obstacle to ultra
cells covers a range from rapid handling has been
0.01 to 'l00O0O lux. All overcome the photogra- speeds are definitely cou- pher can direct- all his inten-
oled with all the sensibili- tion to the composition of
ties. In fact it is possible to the pictures.
Viewfinder
The viewfinder of the ALPA indispensable for high mag-
i 1 si reflects the entire sur- n if ications.
face of the oicture that will
appearon the mounted slide The superfine grain of the
(23 x 35 mm). The ground ground glass ensures per-
glass, offering a brilliant life- fect light distribution. The
size image (with standard image is brilliant from edge
50 mm lens), features a to edge with whatever focal
central split-image range length is used.
finder. This high precision The big mirror of the '11 si
range finder is surrounded provides uniform illumina-
by a ring of very fine. trans- tion of the ground glass
parent microprisms, provid- under all circumstances. lt
ing further check on focus- can be raised manuallv
ing accuracy. The clear glass when it is important to elim-
guide anv risk inate ofring its engraved with vibration - macrophoto- on for in examplemark facilitates focusing
an aerial image and is grapny.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
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The electronic measure continuously from 1l1OO sec. with a film of 3 exposure meter ASAto 1 sec with a film rated
system 6400 nsn.
The Alpn 1 1 si has an elec- Moreover the si cells don't
tronic system with 2 silicium have a 'memory' and the
cells for measuring expo- response time is reduced to
sure, and a Cds cell for com- practically instantaneous
pe ns atin g pa ras itic lig ht measuring.
which might enter through
the viewfinder. The range of Thanks to this component
light levels detected bythe si the last obstacle to ultra
cells covers a range from rapid handling has been
0.01 to 100000 lux. All overcome the photogra- speeds are definitely cou- pher can direct- all his inten-
oled with all the sensibili- tion to the composition of
ties. In fact it is possible to the pictures.
Viewfinder
The viewfinder of the ALPA indispensable for high mag-
11 si reflects the entire sur- n if ications.
face of the oicture that will
appear on the mounted slide The superfine grain of the
(23 x 35 mm). The ground ground glass ensures per-
glass, offering a brilliant life- fect light distribution. The
size image (with standard image is brilliant from edge
50 mm lens). features a to edge with whatever focal
central split-image range length is used.
finder. This high precision The big mirror of the 11si
range finder is surrounded orovides uniform illumina-
by a ring of very fine, trans- tion of the ground glass
parent microprisms, provid- under all circumstances. lt
ing further check on focus- can be raised manually
ing accuracy. The clear glass when it is important to elim-
guide its engraved inate any risk ofring with vibration - macrophoto- examplemark focusing on for in facilitates
an aerial image and is grapny.View original page 8Page 10 · Read text
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DO YOU ENJOYTHE CHALLENGE OF
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY?
lf so. vou should know that ALPA is
Not an ordinary "vou press the button, we do the rest" camera.
Not massproduced in an assembly line, which turns out thousands or
tens of thousands of cameras.
Not just another camera, without a complete photographic system.
And vou should also know that the ALPA offers you
The highest possible degree of Swiss precision engineering. electronics
and optics. with a limited production geared to the most rigid
quality standards.
A camera literally custom-built for you in Switzerland, from more than
700 precision parts. like the finest chronometer, by skilled
mastercraftsmen trained in the inimitable art of Srazrss precision
for half a lifetime.
A lightweight, compact, highly automated and virtually foolproof instru-
ment, with instant fingertip controls, for easy, rapid and conven'
ient handling.
An ultra versatile, sophisticated all-purpose camera, with an exclusive
choice of most desirable features for peak performance.
A precise, shock-proof, solid state electronic light-matching meter. for
The new ALPA 7/ el easier. faster, more sensitive and far more accurate exposures,
and eliminating most repairs.
A precisely framed, brilliant ALL-lN-ONE screen with 7 :7 lifesize image
and 4-way choice of focusing: groundglass, rangefinder, micro-
prism. aerial image, without anv screen changes.
An uncompromisingly solid, virtually indestructible diecast bodv with
rugged Srurzr'ss precision mechanism, for lifelong durability.
The world famous Macro-Switar 50 mm fl/.9 ALL-lN-ONE AUTO-
APOCHROMAT combining wide aperture, critical definition,
precise color fidelity and close-up focuslng from infinity to 7"
(/ :3) in ONE standard lens.
A choice of more than 30 top quality ALPA lenses PLUS more than | 000
adaptable lenses.
An unlimited system of photography, includlng / 00 ft. back. motor, half -
frame cameras, macro-lenses, bellows, tubes, inversion rtngs,
copystands, etc.. for any specific photographlc requirements.
/ 00% quality controls and world wide guarantee for highest mechanical.
electronic and optical performance.
A camera suitable for beginners, intermediates and experts, for science,
industry and technology, for close-ups, copy-work and photomi-
crography. forfilmstrips. large volume photography and comple-
tely automatic recordings anv tvpe of creative photography.
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ALPA ELECTRONICS SIMPLIFY
PICTURE TAKING
Precise, shockproof, solrd state electronic lrght-matchrng meter
The ingenious electronics in the ALPA / / el simplify exposure settings to
such a degree that you can devote your undivided attention to taking the
best possibl e pictu res.
Replacing the delicate galvanometer with quivering needle, the shock-
proof solid state electronic circuit board with 6 transistors is the brain of
the light-matching meter, offering you not only far more precise readings;
but also eliminating most repairs.
Easier, faster, more sensitive and absolutely precrse exposures
3 CdS cells transmit the center-weighted light readings to the electronic
circuit. for absolutely accurate exposures up to / //Oth of an f lstop. 2
brilliant arrows. visible even under poorest light conditions, logically
indicate over exposure (large. yellow arrow), or under exposure (small
red arrow).
Large yellow Small red
arrow indicates arrow indicates
over exposure under exposure
Both arrows alight: correct exposure
Just turn the diaphragm of your standard lens (or the speed dial) in the
direction of the illuminated arrow until both arrows light up simulta-
neously, and your exposure is automatically correct.
The 2 arrows are visible both below the groundglass, as well as on top of
the camera, ln the accessorv clip with protective cover.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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THE DIECAST fromthln an3-6400extremeASA.filmspeedlt automati-range anduniformcornerviewingto corner.from edgeevento edgewith
ALPA BODY andcallyangles.registersas welldtfferentas allbrrghtnessexposure lenses,extremeorwideclose-upangle attachments.and telephoto
factors caused by diaphragm chan- The mirror can be raised manuallv
U nrivalled ruggedness ges, focusing, frlters, close-up at- to eliminate vibratron This r's espe-
Despite all precautions and care, a tachments. etc. cially important for macro-photo-
camera may be knocked or dropp- Two Cds cells behlnd the prism graphy, photomrcrography, tele-
ed accidentally. take center-weighted overall rea- photography, astrophotography,
ALPA's uncompromisingly solld, dings (see picture). the rhird CdS as well as for precise double and
virtuallv unbendable and inde- cell compensates for light entering multiple exposures wrthout any
structible, yet ltghtweight (27 oz.), the eyepiece, electronically com- film advance.
precrse exposures.compact (5-Yo t 3-"/o x 2" ) diecast putingbody (no stamped-out sheet me- The Wheatstone bridge construc- lifesrze tal) with its sturdy Snzrss precision tion, with large yellow arrow for All-in-one screen with / :/ image and 4-way choice of focus-mechanism withstands the most over exposure and small red arrow
rugged use, for lifelong durablllty. for under exposure (see page 3), ing (see picture page 3)
maintains its accuracV indepen - With the standard 50 mm lens yourTotal lens interchangeabllity dently of the output of the power- image is magnifred to / :7 lifesize.wlthout obsolescence ful PX 28 Mallory (Everready 544) The standard ALPA groundglass
ALPA introduced the photographic 6 Volt silver oxide batterv. The offers you a unique choice of 4
industry's quickest change bayo- brightly lit arrows are also your different ways of focusing, for any
net lens mount in / 95/. more than automatic test that the battery is person, any lens, any object, anV
20 years ago, and there has been still operating. distance. any lighting condltions.
no reason to change it. All ALPA The electric circuit closes only, any tvpe of photography, without
lenses with this mount, including while you depress the release but- any lengthy and complicated
the original Switar 50 mm f 17.8 ton of the camera, reducrng battery screen changes:
APOCHROMAT and other collec- drain to an absolute minimum and /) Brillant groundglass for easy
tor's lenses, also f it the present extending lts life up to 2 years. composition, focus and depth-
ALPA 1 / el camera. Vice versa, the ln addition, the 3-way light meter of-field control. with / 2.5 mm
more than 30 current ALPA lenses. swltch (see prcture) offers you the (/ 12") crosshair for comparing
and the more than /000 adaptable choice of dlmensions.
lenses, wlth or without automatic /) Shutter release without light 2) 45" diagonal split-image range-
diaphragm, can be used on all AL- reading, and without anV meter ac- finder, for instant line-up on
PA cameras manufactured since tivation and batterv drain. both vertical and horrzontal
/ 95/ 2) Light reading with shutter re- lines.
And almost allALPA accessories fit lease i nsta ntl v thereafter. 3) Bright micro-prism collar for
all these ALPA models as well. 3) Light readrng wrth locked shut- pinpoint accuracy.
ter release. Thls posttion also per- 4) Clear glass collar with aerial
mits time exposures (T). image, for rnstant viewing of I ngen ious beh i nd -th e - lens subject and high magnifications el ectroni c I i ght- match i ng meter Bright and unlform over-all illumi- in extreme close-ups and pho- nattonForegoing inaccurate and delicate tomicrography.
mechanical linkings. the ingenious The combination of precision
crosscoupled CdS meter system of ground prism, ultra fine grain Other groundglass screens can be
the ALPA reads the light optically groundglass and large, coated mir- supplied for specific require -
and precisely through any lens. wi, ror offers you strikingly brilliant and ments.View original page 12Page 16 · Read text
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computer and TV screen photogra- es from European top manufactur- feet for a reproduction ratio of 1 :4)
phy ers: Kern, Krnoptik, Angenieux, telephoto lenses.
microscopes. telescopes, and as- Schneider, Volpi, Zetss and Zoo- Focal lengths of 24 mm, 28 mm, 35
troscopes mar, ranging from 360" extreme mm.40 mm.75 mm, 90 mm, /35
underwater photography ln water- wide angle (circular image) up to a mm. | 80 mm, 360 mm. 400 mm,
tight housings 5000 mm super telephoto, includ- 600 mm, etc., complete the range
su rgical ca meras in sterilized hous - ing perspective adlustment, ma- of ALPA lenses.
ings (without prism) cro and zoom lenses, as well as B Custom-ground of finest optical
cystoscopes and boroscopes (with u n ri val I ed APO C H R O M ATS. glass to the most rigid European
9 mm clear spot on groundglass) The world famous Macro-Switar precision standards and / 00o/o qua -
ophthalmology and dentistry 50 mm f l/.9 ALL-IN-ONE AUTO- litv controlled, ALPA lenses aresports tlming equipment (with APOCHROMAT with I elements tested twice, bv the lens manufac-
streak camera) comblnes wide aperture. critical turer and agarn at the ALPA facto-
recording on micro-film sharpness, APOC H RO M ATI C cor' ry, hand-selected for you. and carry
filmstrip production rection for precise color fidelity, an unconditional warrantv for their
duplicating of slides and focusrng from inftnity all the optlcal excellence (ask for ALPA
large vol ume photography wav down to 7" for close-ups of lens leaflet ).
etc. / :3 magnlfication, without anv ac- More than 20 snap-in filters, preci-
cessories in ONE standard lens: 4 sion ground of ftnest optical glass.Available plcture sizes range from a plane parallel match ONE. coated. lenses and in x24 7 mm slit wav up to all the quality ALPA the APOCHRO- the supenor of unrivalled ALPA's x24 mm 38 for a continuous possi- filter leaflet). (ask for ALPA lenses the highest MATS offeryoufilmstip wrthout any spacing. ble degree of optical correctton, ALPA snaD-on lenshoods are re-
reproduclng all 3 primary colors versible, fittlng conveniently intoI M PO RTANT into the film plane. Thelr except- camera. compartment or lensPlease submit us all details of your
specific photographic require- ional luml nositv, critrcal defrnitlon. cases. acute contrast, complete scale ofments, so that we can recommend authentic tonal values and prectse Atlore than /OOO adaptable lensesthe best suitable equrpment. color fidelity gives you absolutely
magnificent picture quality, even at ALPA has the shortest mechanical
full aperture. backfocus (distance between lens
The KINOPTIK /00 mm fl2 and mounting plate and film plane:
| 50 mm f 12.8 AUTO-APOCHRO- 37.8 mm) of all single-lens reflex
MATS are unique hlgh speed lens- cameras. A set of adapters permtts
es of long focal length. The 4 the use of more than 7 000 lenses in
KINOPTIK 50 mm f12,75 mm fl2, Exakta. Leica. Leicaflex, Nikon.
700 mm fl2 and 750 mm f12.5 Pentax. Rollerflex. T-mount, etc.,
MACRO -APOCH ROMATS focus all with absolutely precise optical
from inflntty all the way down to through-the-lens light reading, tn -
close-ups of /./ magntfication. finity focusing 2pi-vvllfi automa-
MORE THAN 30 Otherextra fastKINOPTIK/.9 mmlensesf 17.9tnclude9.8 mmthe matictic adapters-maintainingdiaphragm control. auto-
f l7.B and / 8 mm f l/.8 extreme ln turn, ALPA lenses can be used
speed on Lelca rangefinder cameras andALPA LENSES wide angle, and the high 2/0 mm f|2.8. 300 mm f|3.5. 500 enlargers with Leica thread, as well
ALPA offers you a truly magnifi- mm f15.6 and /000 mm fl9 (/0 as on /6 mm and Super B mm
cent selectron of the very best lens- elements and close focusina to / 7 movie cameras with C-mount.View original page 16Page 18 · Read text
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The electric motor / 2 Volt DC convefts the ALPA into a motorized ALPA MOTOR camera, for either rapid one-by-one shots, or uninterrupted sequence photography. Powered by a compact rechargeable battery rod or a 'transformer-rectifier / 70 V. ACI/ 2 Volt DC, it automatically transports AND LARGE the film, counts the exposures and cocks the shutter.
Equipped with its own'built-in / 2 Volt DC motor and accepting .standard CAPACIry /00 ft.davlight loading rolls, the ALPA /00 ft: back provides uninterrup.t-
ed seque'ncbs of up to 800 full frame or / 600 half frame exposures (with 1OO FT BACK thin base film up to / 200 or 2400 exposures). without any rewinding and
reloading.
Exactinj pin registration, as offered only in the most sophisticated 35 mm
professional movie cameras, guarantee an inc-redible spacing accuracy of '0.02 mm, indispensable for proiection in 35 mm filmstrip or 35 mm
motion pictu re proiectors.
The re-settable exposure counter both adds and subtracts, permitting
exact double and multiple exposures.
700 ft. back and motor can be operated manually or by remote control,
radio, timers, programmers, etc.
The complete AIPA electro-automatic recording sYstem with /00 ft.
back and motor is ideally suited for time lapse and motion studies, micro-
filming, copy-work, filmstrip production. sllde dupl.icati.on, security and
survelllance, trafflc control, education, training, audio-visual, TV applica-
tions, etc.,-anv type of large volume photography (ask for ALPA | 00 ft.
back booklet).
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THE MACROSTAT ALPAS MOST
A oortable minlature studio of mo-
dular design, based on the con-
struction unit prrnclple, the ver- you MACRO.MICROsatile Macrostat system offers
m wh u I ti p bi n atlons. I e com ich sol ve SYSTEM problems complexeven most the
of close-up and copy work. both
indoors or outdoors.
It ls ideally suited for copying do-
cuments, blueprints, maps, book-
pages, dupltcating ftlmstrips,
slides, micro-slides, photograph-
ing small ob.lects, like coins, jew-
els. insects. ultra close-ups of
textiles, crystals,-anV type of ma-
cro -photography.
Special components and accesso-
ries such as reflectors, close-up
:Et:;"1!!,:'!:j;rr:i;?, ':1,"?,:-THE OOMBEXT\N t",2";":,:[::',i,fJ#::,ii;:';i:menL two-sided m,i,rror, ground croscope adapters. etc., offdrs you spikes, camera cradles, etc., ex- A mlniature optical bench of ex- Z'Lorlinuous' focusing'range from
tend the Macrostat's virtually un- ceptional precision, st.urdiness and 1:piis1;ty's'|6selups,all the way down-to ultralimitec{ even applications more versatility Suppoqqe/ by rep'roduction ratios for .2 solid also^b.e.The Macrostat can riderswith mi :7--20.7-1witn "use^d railsand'smoothgliding oi"croscope)t tO--fwith other 35 mm -or ?.-1^lt:? closest tolerancds, thd ALpA can /500./ timei magnifi714" cameras.(ask horizontal or ciition,*itnouiunygup. for ALPA Ma- be rigidly liyed in tea'l^^fl^+lcrosrct^,^^+^+ eI) ',,ih?€1s33,3;Yt!:x!:l:,"r'f"\ ::?"y:i cise focusing with exclusive ball- uslng bellows,"'u,!'n",'"JETf,:E';''il;!',tu'bes," or other b_eqling fine adjustment. clos"e-up attachments (ask for se- ^ Bellows extensions range from 38 Darate I'eaflet).
mm up to /60 mm, with the longer tnnumerable accessories and
rail (ralex) up to 300 mm, for repro-. supplementarv equipment not duction ratios from 7 ../ up to 7 2:/ sh,own in thii brochure complete
and more, as indicated by the easily the unllmited ALPA system of pho-
interchangeable extension and ra- tography (ask for ALPA accessory
tlo scales. citalog).
The combextan can be mounted on
a pistolgrip or on the Macrostat
copy and close-up stand. lt can IMPORTANT
also be used with other 35 mm For more detalled information
or/6 mm motion picture cameras please write or call your ALPA
(ask for ALPA combextan leaflet). agent or ALPA dealer.
Prl nted in Switzerla nd 11View original page 19Page 21 · Read text
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wooDs|Dq ilYfl377 SWSS CUSTC'T BUILT.FULL WARRANTY FOR LIFE.PLUS REINCARNANONSI
TEL: fi8) s65.qX!0. FAX: (7lEl56$2582
HISTORY ON ALPA 35MM CAMERAS
Situated in Ballaigues, a tiny mountal-n vil-lage in the heart of the Swiss watch
lndrrstry, the small ALPA factory is a family enterprise with less than 50 people, but
wlth an l-ndomitable enthusiasm for top quallty and precision and a Limited custom-built
production that is second to none l-n the photographlc industry. A1-pa offers more than
35 A1-pa lenses from 360o ultra-wide-angle up to 5000mm super-te1-e-photo - selected from
the best lens makers: Angenieux, Kern, Kinoptik, Schneider' Volpi, Zeiss, Zoomar' etc. -
.lncl,uding 10 l{acro-lenses and I Apochromats, In addition, the short back focus (37.8rnm;
of the compact Alpa body permits the use of Exacta, Leica, Leicaflex, Nikon, Pentax
(T-mount), Rolleif|ex, etc. lenses, i.e. more than 1000 adaptable lenses, offering
infinity focusing, precise through-the-l-ens 1-ight-reading, and with auto-adapter auto-
and matic diaphragu control. A11 lenses are compl-etely interchangeable back to 1951,
with an adapter back to L943, i.e. the first Al-pa camera.
Brlef hlstori on AlPa bodleS and modeLs:
4 Alpa Bodies: 11 Al-pa Models: Year: Dlstinguishidg Featuies
Al-pa Body No. I
Metal- body with baYonet Alpa I Standard 1943 Rangefinder camera with
bayonet mount
Al-pa 2 Refl-ex(picture) L946 First single-lens reflex camera
wl-th separate rangefinder
Alpa 3 Prisma Reflex 1949 First camera with relnverting
prism, single-lens reflex and
separate rangefinder
Alpa Body No. 2
un- Alpa 4 1951 Ref l-ex@o11d, bendable, completely diecast Alpa 5 45 Prism Reflex
lightmetal body with new Alpa 7 (picture) 45 Prism Reflex and seParate
quick-change ba1'onet mount rangefinder
short back focus of 37.8rrn Flrst standard 50nrn Apochromatic lens
1955 First lenses with automatlc
diaPhragm
Alpa 6 Lg56 45 Prism Refl-ex with optl-cal
rangefinder
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ALPAllSI
l.TIEIffiWUilN/UIW lortQ.
11 si
The Alpa llsi is engineered with inf inite care to Elcctronlc orpo.url mctludng rydrm
achieve absolute peak performance. Each model is cmploys rlllclun cellr
handcrafted and custom-built to the same degree of The Alpa llsi uses a silicium exposure metering
precision as a Swiss chronometer. system to measure the center-weighted area at
At the same time, it employs the latest and most shooting aperture. This gives the best results, even
modern electronic and mechanical advances in under the most diff icult light conditions.
photog raphic tech nology. The electronic exposure- The two silicium cells which "read" and integrate
metering system uses silicium cells. lts sturdy, the lighting of the ground glass are positioned on
die-cast construction is unaffected by shocks and either side of the eyepiece, behind the erecting
withstands the most rugged use. prism, and consequently use light rays outside the
Its virtually unlimited range of interchangeable viewing path. In addition, a third silicium cell, facing
lenses and supplementary equipment (accessories, the eyepiece, electronically compensates for any
extension tubes, bellows, miniature studio) puts the extraneous li ghtentering the viewf i nder.
most varied and challenging photographic assign- The Wheatstone-bridge construction ensures
ments within its reach. constant precision whatever the voltage of the
The Alpa llsi is beyond compare because it is the battery, right up to the time when the signals fail to
up at all. Battery checking becomes all-purpose camera par excellence - a complete light system of photography. Small wonder, for it was superf luous.
Alpa that invented the bayonet lens mount. The Thanks to silicium, the last obstacle to ultra rapid
automatic diaphragm. The instant return mirror. The handling has been overcome: slow cell reaction
throu gh-the-lens-meter. LED exposu re i ndicators. time to lighting conditions. While the degree of
is the same as silicon blue, And many more landmarks in SLR design - retained measuring precision and refined in the Alpa llsi. the range of the silicium cells is far greater: f rom .01
to 100.000 LUX. The entire set of shutter soeeds is
f ilm sensitivity. This makes it Unrlvaled rturdlnec tor yeare ol coupledpossible toto everyobtain an exposure of 1/1000th of pholographlc ercellence second on film wiih a rating of 3 ASA, or of 1 seconda
The Alpa camera case is made of rigid pressure- on film with a rating of 6400 ASA.
cast aluminum instead of the soft brass and thin To complement the new metering system, there
sheet metalstampings used for other camera are three LED's below the Alpa llsi's finder f ield: a
bodies. The die-cast frame is practically impossible yellow light indicates overexposure; a red light,
to bend, twist, dent, or knock off alignment. lt underexposure, and a centrally placed green light
shields the shutter, f ilm plane, advance mecha- indicates the correct exposure. The exposure indi-
nisms, battery, and other critical mechanisms from cator is instantaneous and accurate from low-level
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Human englneerlng Unlform lllumlnation of ground gla$
The Alpa llsi is easy to handle. lt has the only The mirror provides uniform illumination of the
advance lever that doesn't poke the photographer ground glass under all circumstances, a particular
in the eye. The generously sized rewind crank advantage when using telephoto lenses or close-up
permits operation in the dark, or with gloves. attachments.
There's a 3 position button: release alone; release This long mirror can be raised manually when it is
with metering, and metering alone. The shutter important to eliminate any risk of vibration-for
button helps prevent camera shake when pressed. example in photomacrography, photomicrog raphy,
It has depth-of-field preview and an auto resetting astrophotography, or when making double
frame counter. The self-timer has a delay of up to exposures.
20 seconds, about 10 seconds more than other
cameras. thc uld6t oNtolce of len ..
The opportunity to match the Alpa body with a
variety of fine optics is virtually unlimited. The Alpa
llsi lens mount takes practically every bayonet lensThe uicrfilrdcl or any 42mm screw mounts with full inf inity focusing The viewfinder reflects the entire surface of the capabi lities and automatic diaphragm stopdown.picture that will appear on the mounted slide Owners of Leicaf lex, Nikkor, Pentax or any of more(23x35mm). ln relation to the actual size of your than a thousand fine lenses will f ind that they'll
film (24x36mm), this provides a 0.5mm safety perform even better than ever before with the Alpamargin on all four sides of the negative. The ground llsi. This lens compatibility is accomplished byglass, offering a brilliant life-size image (with simple adapter rings.standard 50mm lenses) features a central split- Unlimited interchangeability is made possibleimage rangef inder (Dodin) enabling you to check because of all SLRs the Alpa has the shortest f langeand pinpoint focus on both vertical and horizontal focus (the distance between the f ilm planeand thelines. This high-precision rangefinder is surrounded lens mount).by a ring of very f ine, transparent microprisms,
providing a further check on focusing accuracy.
The clear glass ring with its engraved guide mark Ouallty Lenses for the Alpa llcl
facilitates focusing on a aerial image and is Photographers have a choice of such lenses as the
indispensable for high magnifications. f amous Kern 50mm f /1 .9 Macro-Switar Apochromat,
The superf ine grain of the ground glass ensures the only camera lens so consistently sharp from sample
perfect light distribution. The image is brilliant from to sample, each one comes with its own test negative
edge to edge even when using a short focal-length of a resolution chart.
and without any risk of a shaded area appearing
when increasing the focal length or using a Originally designed for professional f ilming, the
telephoto lens. Kinoptik 100 mm fl2 and 150 mm f/2.8 Apochromats
Other ground glass screens can be supplied for are unique high-speed lenses whose photographic use
special requirements. is reserved exclusively for Alpa.
Alpa 11 sl gold. Yoruery peruond camera of a llmlbd serles. A gem In your collectlon
immortalizing its precision craftsmanship the Alpa Once the manufacture of the series is finished the
factory offers the ultimate series of its top model: the tools for the Alpa 11 si gold will be destroyed. This will
Alpa 11 si 18-carat, gold plated (layer of gold 10 microns). give to each piece an inestimable inherent value, A
This series is strictly limited to 750 cameras that are value to lovers ol technical masterpieces. A precious
individually numbered. gem in your collection.
Personalized with your initials engraved on a small
plate fitted onto the body, each camera will be sold with
a certificate of authenticity.
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