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Alpa 12 Medium Format

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Machined aluminum chassis with hardwood grips. Uses Rodenstock and Schneider large format lenses as well as special digital lenses (28mm up to 150mm, other focal lengths on request) and the only ever made interchangeable Zeiss Biogon T* 4.5/38mm (a new series of this unique lens will be available from fall 2002). Interchangeable backs up to 6x9cm and one-shot digital backs up to 16 megapixels. Shift available with the 12S/WA model.

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Submitted by gnnyman a Expert

Date Reviewed: December 2, 2004

Strengths:    Precision, Optical performance, mechanical performance

Weaknesses:    Price

Bottom Line:

When you first hold an Alpa 12SWA in your hands it feels probably like getting the car keys of a Bentley - wonderful and different. No batteries, no electronics, just perfect optics and high precision mechanics. Try to shift the lens - you think to move something which has no resistance at all - that soft and precise.
Now comes the very different part - taking a picture. Forget multiprogram modes with multifield autofocus and fast motordrive - just concentrate on what photography stands for - it means writing with light. Back to what is really important in photography - best optics, best mechanics, precision, durability and again precision. I must say, an Alpa is like a Ford Mustang - you do not buy one just to drive it, you fall in love with it and never part again from this wonderful camera

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Duration Product Used:   21+ years

Similar Products Used:   There are no similar products, I own several medium format cameras like Rollei SL 66SE, Mamiya RZ67 Pro II, Linhof, etc. but the Alpa 12SWA does not have any competition

Type of photography:   Fine Art

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