ALPA of Switzerland - Last Updateshttp://www.alpausa.com/en/alpa.rssALPA of Switzerland - Manufacturer of fine camerasenalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:38:09 +0100Hiking with the Alpa 12 TC & Leaf Aptus II 5<p>Paul Slotboom from OptechsDigital hiking with the ALPA 12 TC.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/hiking-with-the-alpaalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/hiking-with-the-alpaWed, 03 Mar 2010 12:05:50 +0100New Hand grips for the ALPA 12 TC<p>The new ALPA&nbsp;12 TC hand grip has arrived.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/new-tc-handgripsalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/new-tc-handgripsWed, 10 Feb 2010 19:14:28 +0100Some thoughts about...<p>Comments and thoughts about various photographic topics. Today: Sliding backs and helical mounts.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/some-thoughts-about-sliding-backsalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/some-thoughts-about-sliding-backsWed, 03 Feb 2010 14:59:18 +0100New Photographers Portfolio (Zimmermann)<p>We published a new personal portfolio about J&uuml;rg Zimmermann.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/new-photographer-zimmermannalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/new-photographer-zimmermannWed, 27 Jan 2010 19:33:57 +0100Zimmermann, Juerg<p>J&uuml;rg Zimmermann (1969), Switzerland</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/zimmermann-juerg.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/zimmermann-juerg.htmlWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100Enhanced RSS feeds<p>The RSS feeds are available again.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/rss-enhancedalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/rss-enhancedMon, 18 Jan 2010 16:38:12 +0100ALPA on CCTV 2<p>ALPA seen on China TV</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/alpa-cctv2alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/alpa-cctv2Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:37:33 +0100Newsletter January<p>Read about the new website and new products.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/newsletter-januaryalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2010/newsletter-januaryTue, 05 Jan 2010 10:12:00 +0100ALPA Lens Corrector for everybody<p>We decided to give our unique ALPA&nbsp;Lens Corrector to every photographer interested.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-LC-for-everybodyalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-LC-for-everybodyWed, 30 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +0100Clohse, René<p>Personal Website Website Ren&eacute; Clohse</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/clohse-rene.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/clohse-rene.htmlTue, 29 Dec 2009 19:50:35 +0100ALPA Pro Lens Shade<p>ALPA introduces a new approach for a professional lens shade</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-PLSalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-PLSThu, 24 Dec 2009 10:12:07 +0100ALPA collapsible frame viewfinder<p>ALPA introduces a versatile and light weight new finder</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-collapsible-frame-viewfinderalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-collapsible-frame-viewfinderThu, 24 Dec 2009 10:04:04 +0100Sneak Previev - New handgrips ALPA 12 TC<p>We are about finalizing our new handgrips for the ALPA 12 TC.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/preview-tc-handgripalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/preview-tc-handgripSat, 12 Dec 2009 18:19:00 +0100PDN Photographers' Virtual Tradeshow<p>Online December 2 &amp; 3, from 10am to 16pm EST</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/PDN-virtual-showalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/PDN-virtual-showSun, 29 Nov 2009 18:01:00 +0100ALPA 0-12° tilt/swing adapter<p>We introduce our new 0 - 24&deg; (side to side) for tilt/swing usable with all ALPA cameras.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/tilt-swing-12alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/tilt-swing-12Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:27:00 +0100Designmeile 09<p>Saturday, 28 November 2009, 13 - 19, free admission</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/designmeile09alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/designmeile09Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:18:00 +0100Incredibly sharp<p>ALPA got featured in the Swiss newspaper &quot;Sonntagszeitung&quot;</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/incredibly-sharpalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/incredibly-sharpWed, 25 Nov 2009 16:59:00 +0100An ALPA Field Report<p>by Mark Dubovoy on &quot;Luminous Landscape&quot; &nbsp;</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/an-ALPA-field-reportalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/an-ALPA-field-reportFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:28 +0100Newsletter November<p>Read about new products and the big ALPA&nbsp;field report.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/newsletter-novemberalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/newsletter-novemberFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:12:00 +0100Holzherr, Florian<p>Florian Holzherr (1970), studied photography/photodesign at the &quot;Staatliche Fachakademie f&uuml;r Fotodesign&quot; in Munich.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/holzherr-florian.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/holzherr-florian.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Gempeler, Alexander<p>Alexander Gempeler (24.09.1970), Swiss architecture photographer, Berne.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/gempeler-alexander.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/gempeler-alexander.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Schmidt, Christian<p>Personal Website Website Christian Schmidt</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/commercial/schmidt-christian.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/commercial/schmidt-christian.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Mellenthin, Klaus J.A.<p>Since the summer of 1993, Klaus Mellenthin has been working as a freelance photographer, mainly specialized in portrait, commercial, travel and street photography.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/commercial/mellenthin-klaus-j-a.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/commercial/mellenthin-klaus-j-a.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Yuan Ye<p>Yuan Ye (1978) was born in Sichuan, southwestern China.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/yuan-ye.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/yuan-ye.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Stevens, Bruno<p>After working more than 20 years as a music engineer, Bruno Stevens (born 1959) decided to become a photojournalist in 1998.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/stevens-bruno.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/stevens-bruno.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Halvars, Krister<p>Krister Halvars (1960), Falun/Sweden</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/halvars-krister.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/halvars-krister.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Depardon, Raymond<p>Raymond Depardon, born in Villefranche-sur-Sa&ocirc;ne in 1942, belongs to a generation of French photographers reluctant to over interpret its subjects.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/depardon-raymond.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/depardon-raymond.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Delahaye, Luc<p>Luc Delahaye (French, born 1962) - Luc Delahaye's photographs are made where newspapers report on eveyday.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/delahaye-luc.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/reportage/delahaye-luc.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Schwier, Marcus<p>Marcus Schwier (1964), D&uuml;sseldorf/Germany</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/land-cityscape/schwier-marcus.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/land-cityscape/schwier-marcus.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Schaefer, Eve<p>She is a photographer who uses the ALPA SWA and a medium format digital back to create black-and-white prints of landscapes and cityscapes.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/land-cityscape/schaefer-eve.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/land-cityscape/schaefer-eve.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Glatz, Rüdiger<p>For more details, see...</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/land-cityscape/glatz-ruediger.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/land-cityscape/glatz-ruediger.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Suter, Beat<p>Dr. med. dent., 1957, from Berne/Switzerland, works and lives there.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/free/suter-beat.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/free/suter-beat.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100von Allmen, Jost<p>Jost von Allmen, 1963, born in Unterseen/Switzerland.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/fine-art/von-allmen-jost.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/fine-art/von-allmen-jost.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Niedermayr, Walter<p>Walter Niedermayr (ALPA photographer since early 2000): Born in 1952 in Bolzano (Italy).</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/fine-art/niedermayr-walter.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/fine-art/niedermayr-walter.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Meier, Raymond<p>Raymond Meier was born in Switzerland in 1957.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/fashion/meier-raymond.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/fashion/meier-raymond.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Bibliotheque National de France (BNF)<p>The French National Library in Paris is using an ALPA 12 XY for their digital large format copy work with stitching.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/cultural-heritage/face-to-face-paris-klaus-mellenthin.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/cultural-heritage/face-to-face-paris-klaus-mellenthin.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Wild, Holger<p>Personal Website Holger Wild</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/wild-holger.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/wild-holger.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Watts, Anton<p>more to come...</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/watts-anton.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/watts-anton.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100von Recklinghausen, Willie<p>Personal Website Website Willie von Recklinghausen</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/von-recklinghausen-willie.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/von-recklinghausen-willie.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Spöttel, Bernhard<p>Personal Website Website Bernhard Sp&ouml;ttel</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/spoettel-bernhard.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/spoettel-bernhard.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Scheffold, Vizner<p>Personal Website Website Scheffold Vizner</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/scheffold-vizner.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/scheffold-vizner.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Ruchti, Jean-Jacques<p>Personal Website Website Jean-Jacques Ruchti</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/ruchti-jean-jacques.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/automotive/ruchti-jean-jacques.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Ma, Danny<p>Danny Ma (1969) was born in Suzhou, southern China.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/ma-danny.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/ma-danny.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Baczynski, Andrea<p>Andrea Baczynski (1959) was born in Vienna, Austria.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/land-cityscape/baczynski-andrea.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/land-cityscape/baczynski-andrea.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Bertrand, Virgile Simon<p>Virgile Simon Bertrand (1972) studied Applied Arts at Ecole Boulle (Paris) and photography at Ecole Nationale de la Photographie (Arles).</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/bertrand-virgile-simon.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/bertrand-virgile-simon.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Henz, Hannes<p>Hannes Henz (1966) was born in Menziken, Switzerland.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/henz-hannes.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/henz-hannes.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Hara, Andrew<p>Andrew Hara (1985), born in Hilo, HI, lives in Los Angeles, CA.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/hara-andrew.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/hara-andrew.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Kuyas, Ferit<p>Ferit Kuyas (1955) was born in Istanbul, Turkey.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/kuyas-ferit.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/photographers/architecture/kuyas-ferit.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Romanticism by Lou Reed<p>I love photography.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/romanticism-by-lou-reedalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/romanticism-by-lou-reedThu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:06 +0100There is always room for improvement<p>ALPA releases its ALPA Lens Corrector<br /> Update manual: Instruction for scanned images added.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/there-is-always-room-for-improvementalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/there-is-always-room-for-improvementThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100What is stitching?<p><span id="answer">Stitching is a term mainly used in digital photography for assembling several partial pictures to one image.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/tips_and_tools/what-is-stitching.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/tips_and_tools/what-is-stitching.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100What is stitching?<p><span id="answer">Stitching is a term mainly used in digital photography for assembling several partial pictures to one image.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/products/lenses_and_filters/what-is-stitching.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/products/lenses_and_filters/what-is-stitching.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100What is stitching?<p><span id="answer">Stitching is a term mainly used in digital photography for assembling several partial pictures to one image.<br /> </span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/what-is-stitching.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/what-is-stitching.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100Schweizer Käse (German only)<p>Einladung zur Buchvernissage und K&auml;sedegustation</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/schweizer-kaesealpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/schweizer-kaeseMon, 19 Oct 2009 17:08:09 +0200Repair Service Linos/Rodenstock Lenses<p><span id="answer">All ALPA/Rodenstock lenses get repaired at Linos/Rodenstock in Germany only.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/repair_and_service/repair-service-linos-rodenstock-lenses.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/repair_and_service/repair-service-linos-rodenstock-lenses.htmlTue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200New kid on the block<p>We got the all new Hasselblad CFV-39 for a short initial test.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-kid-on-the-blockalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-kid-on-the-blockSun, 04 Oct 2009 22:28:10 +0200New lenses available<p>ALPA added the brand new HR Digaron-W 4.0/50 mm and the HR Digaron-W 5.6/90 to the lens portfolio.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-lenses-availablealpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-lenses-availableFri, 02 Oct 2009 17:59:31 +0200Wired - Fetish<p>ALPA @ Wired 10.09 - New UK Edition</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/wired-fetishalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/wired-fetishMon, 21 Sep 2009 18:34:54 +0200Overview Lenses, Image Circles and Movements<p>Overview (preliminary) of ALPA lenses and various formats.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/overview-lenses-image-circles-and-movementsalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/overview-lenses-image-circles-and-movementsFri, 18 Sep 2009 22:43:56 +0200Salon de la Photo, Paris<p>From 15th to 19th October 2009</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/salon-de-la-photo-parisalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/salon-de-la-photo-parisFri, 04 Sep 2009 16:54:02 +0200Can I use my Hasselblad/Imacon digital back with the ALPA?<p><span id="answer">Yes, the backs from Hasselblad - and the former Imacon - work if they are not of the closed H1D and H2D type.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/can-i-use-my-hasselblad-imacon-digital-back-with-the-alpa.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/can-i-use-my-hasselblad-imacon-digital-back-with-the-alpa.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200Uncompromising precision<p>Read the article about ALPA on IWC's &quot;Watch International&quot;.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/press/review/2009/uncompromising-precisionalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/press/review/2009/uncompromising-precisionSun, 12 Jul 2009 16:30:00 +0200The Private Life of Public Architecture<p>A new book with photography by Peter Bennetts</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/the-private-life-of-public-architecturealpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/the-private-life-of-public-architectureSun, 12 Jul 2009 16:10:00 +0200New laser rangefinder for the ALPA<p>ALPA photographer Stephan Meier made a quick test with the new Leica Geosystems D5 laser rangefinder with integrated digital camera for better outdoor use.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-laser-rangefinder-for-the-alpaalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-laser-rangefinder-for-the-alpaSun, 12 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +02003D with the ALPA 12 XY<p>ALPA photographer Stephan Meier sent us a hands-on report about using the ALPA for 3D pictures.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/3d-with-the-alpa-12-xyalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/3d-with-the-alpa-12-xySun, 12 Jul 2009 15:09:49 +0200Once upon a time<p>Historical ALPA product idea.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/once-upon-a-timealpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/once-upon-a-timeFri, 10 Jul 2009 17:26:00 +0200OpTech Digital's YouTube Channel on ALPA<p>Our US dealer Paul Slotboom from OpTech Digital in Seattle produced some very handy videos about handling the ALPA.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/optech-digital-s-youtube-channel-on-alpaalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/optech-digital-s-youtube-channel-on-alpaTue, 07 Jul 2009 14:52:01 +0200The Joys of Extended Depth of Field<p>A report on &quot;Luminous Landscape&quot; about extension of DOF with software means by Mark Dubovoy.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/the-joys-of-extended-depth-of-fieldalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/the-joys-of-extended-depth-of-fieldTue, 07 Jul 2009 14:07:08 +0200Ground Glass Stitching Masks<p>Various stitching masks for self printing</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/ground-glass-stitching-masksalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/ground-glass-stitching-masksTue, 07 Jul 2009 11:54:46 +0200Making of<p>A mixed bag of customer pictures, making of, findings and statements of ALPA customers.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/making-ofalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/making-ofTue, 26 May 2009 09:34:10 +0200Professional Imaging 2009<p>Zurich, 27 to 29 May 2009, hall 2, booth 2.304</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/professional-imaging-2009alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/professional-imaging-2009Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200Australia's Top Photographers 2009<p>Congratulations to the winners of Australia's Top Photographers. Winners were announced at an industry function in Sydney on April 22, 2009.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/australia-s-top-photographers-2009alpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/australia-s-top-photographers-2009Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:06:17 +0200New Homelands - Tim Griffith awarded<p>Tim Griffith was awarded Second Prize at the 2009 European Architectural Photo Prize &quot;New Homeland&quot;.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-homelands-tim-griffith-awardedalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-homelands-tim-griffith-awardedWed, 29 Apr 2009 15:20:43 +0200Klemens Ortmeyer @ whitebox<p>Exhibition at the &quot;Kunsthalle whitebox&quot; in Munich with participation of ALPA photographer Klemens Ortmeyer.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/klemens-ortmeyer-whiteboxalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/klemens-ortmeyer-whiteboxThu, 23 Apr 2009 10:00:41 +0200Every Thing Design<p>Exhibition at &quot;The Collections of the Museum f&uuml;r Gestaltung Z&uuml;rich&quot;</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/every-thing-designalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/every-thing-designSun, 05 Apr 2009 19:10:11 +0200ALPA 12 TC Field Report<p>&quot;Are Things Really Simple at the Top?&quot; - a field report by Mark Dubovoy on Luminous Landscape.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-12-tc-field-reportalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-12-tc-field-reportThu, 02 Apr 2009 09:51:57 +0200New Photographers Portfolio (Halvars)<p>Krister Halvars, Falun/Sweden</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-photographers-portfolio-halvarsalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-photographers-portfolio-halvarsThu, 02 Apr 2009 00:50:13 +0200Can I fine tune the adjustable adpaters for digital use?<p><span id="answer">Yes, the adjustable adapters can get shimmed in steps of 1/100 mm.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/tips_and_tools/can-i-fine-tune-the-adjustable-adpaters-for-digital-use.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/tips_and_tools/can-i-fine-tune-the-adjustable-adpaters-for-digital-use.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100Why does ALPA offer adjustable adapters for digital backs?<p><span id="answer">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.<br /> </span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/solutions/why-does-alpa-offer-adjustable-adapters-for-digital-backs.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/solutions/why-does-alpa-offer-adjustable-adapters-for-digital-backs.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100Why does ALPA offer adjustable adapters for digital backs?<p><span id="answer">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.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/products/backs_and_adapters/why-does-alpa-offer-adjustable-adapters-for-digital-backs.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/products/backs_and_adapters/why-does-alpa-offer-adjustable-adapters-for-digital-backs.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100Why does ALPA offer adjustable adapters for digital backs? <p><span id="answer">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.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/why-does-alpa-offer-adjustable-adapters-for-digital-backs.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/why-does-alpa-offer-adjustable-adapters-for-digital-backs.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100Adjustable Digital Adapters<p><span id="answer">see also: Why does ALPA offer adjustable adapters for digital backs? </span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/adjustable-digital-adapters.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/adjustable-digital-adapters.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +010012 Golden Digital Rules<p>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.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/12-golden-digital-rules.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/12-golden-digital-rules.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100Pinhole<p>The ALPA as pinhole camera. Read a user report.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/pinholealpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/pinholeSun, 15 Mar 2009 20:09:25 +0100ALPA at Professional Imaging exhibition in Nieuwegein (Netherlands)<p>The show will take place 8 - 10 March 2009.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-at-professional-imaging-exhibition-in-nieuwegein-netherlandsalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-at-professional-imaging-exhibition-in-nieuwegein-netherlandsThu, 26 Feb 2009 18:55:13 +0100Mounting the ALPA Shutter Blade Interlock<p>All actual ALPA lenses in Copal 0 (except Apo-Digitar 5.6/24 mm XL) feature the interlock as standard equipment.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/analog_technique/mounting-the-alpa-shutter-blade-interlock.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/analog_technique/mounting-the-alpa-shutter-blade-interlock.htmlThu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100Mounting the ALPA Shutter Blade Interlock<p>All actual ALPA lenses in Copal 0 (except Apo-Digitar 5.6/24 mm XL) feature the interlock as standard equipment.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/products/miscellaneous_accessories/mounting-the-alpa-shutter-blade-interlock.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/products/miscellaneous_accessories/mounting-the-alpa-shutter-blade-interlock.htmlThu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100Mounting the ALPA Shutter Blade Interlock<p>All actual ALPA lenses in Copal 0 (except Apo-Digitar 5.6/24 mm XL) feature the interlock as standard equipment.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/mounting-the-alpa-shutter-blade-interlock.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/mounting-the-alpa-shutter-blade-interlock.htmlThu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100Walter Niedermayr @ Robert Miller Gallery<p>New York, February 12 - March 15, 2009</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/walter-niedermayr-robert-miller-galleryalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/walter-niedermayr-robert-miller-galleryTue, 03 Feb 2009 10:19:26 +0100How can I compare the focal lengthes between different analog and digital formats?<p><span id="answer">Please use our &quot;Comparable Focal Length Calculator&quot; based on Excel.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/analog_technique/how-can-I-compare-the-focal-lengthes-between-different-analog-and-digital-formats.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/analog_technique/how-can-I-compare-the-focal-lengthes-between-different-analog-and-digital-formats.htmlMon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100How can I compare the focal lengthes between different analog and digital formats?<p><span id="answer">Please use our &quot;Comparable Focal Length Calculator&quot; based on Excel.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/how-can-I-compare-the-focal-lengthes-between-different-analog-and-digital-formats.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/how-can-I-compare-the-focal-lengthes-between-different-analog-and-digital-formats.htmlMon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100ALPA Photographical Calculations (Update)<p>Update of our XL spreadsheet for various photographical calculations.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-photographical-calculations-updatealpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/alpa-photographical-calculations-updateMon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100HR Digaron-W 4.0/40 mm Samples<p>Here are some preliminary picture samples of this wide lens with large image circle.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/hr-digaron-w-4-0-40-mm-samplesalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/hr-digaron-w-4-0-40-mm-samplesThu, 29 Jan 2009 18:32:34 +0100What matters above all when digital backs are used?<p><span id="answer">Photographers who aim for high-end picture quality cannot simply &ldquo;hang&rdquo; a digital back onto the familiar old film camera.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/what-matters-above-all-when-digital-backs-are-used.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/what-matters-above-all-when-digital-backs-are-used.htmlFri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100New Photographers Portfolio (Mellenthin)<p>Klaus J.A. Mellenthin, Stuttgart and Paris</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-photographers-portfolio-mellenthinalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/new-photographers-portfolio-mellenthinTue, 20 Jan 2009 18:43:10 +0100Ferit Kuyas - City of Ambition<p>Exhibition at the CentrePasquArt, Biel/Bienne, Switzerland from 25 January to 22 March 2009</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/ferit-kuyas-city-of-ambitionalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/ferit-kuyas-city-of-ambitionTue, 20 Jan 2009 15:27:06 +0100Digital Reproduction of Large Format Originals<p>The French National Library in Paris is using an ALPA 12 XY for their digital large format copy work with stitching.</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/digital-reproduction-of-large-format-originalsalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2009/digital-reproduction-of-large-format-originalsFri, 16 Jan 2009 12:20:35 +0100How can I use my Phase One digital back with the ALPA?<p><span id="answer">The ALPA is working with all actual digital backs.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/how-can-i-use-my-phase-one-digital-back-with-the-alpa.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/how-can-i-use-my-phase-one-digital-back-with-the-alpa.htmlTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100Color Shift / Color Cast / Lens Cast<p><span id="answer">The phenomenon of color shift (areas of red or green color cast) can occur when using wide angle lenses together with digital backs.</span></p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/color-shift-color-cast-lens-cast.htmlalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/glossary/photographic-know-how/digital_technique/color-shift-color-cast-lens-cast.htmlMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100ALPA Ringtones<p>For your Apple iPhone or any MP3 capable cell phone...</p>http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2008/alpa-ringtonesalpa@alpa.ch (ALPA of Switzerland)http://www.alpausa.com/en/news/2008/alpa-ringtonesFri, 12 Dec 2008 18:54:58 +0100