An extremely handy camera for the hands-on photographer. The ALPA 12 WA is exceptionally robust and eminently suitable for photo reportage and news photography. Members of Magnum are among its users and “Newsweek” title pages among its results. All lenses of the ALPA platform, all rollfilm backs to 6x9 and all digital backs up to 60 MP can be used. The entire ALPA range of accessories is available together with many accessories from other manufacturers. Two ergonomically designed handgrips and the ideal balance of the camera’s weight support its freehand use. If supported by a tripod, the ALPA 12 WA can also be used in many other photographic applications. ALPA 12 WA, that means ALPA pure: optimal handling and stability even under the most extreme conditions through concentration on the essentials.

Technical specifications

Body:

W: 180 mm, H: 120 mm, D: 47 mm, 580 – 740 g (depending on handgrips)

Weight, ready-for-use:

From ca. 1.95 kg, depending on attachments

Handgrips, integrated:

Synthetic material (black), rosewood (natural or black), pear tree (natural), special versions for  Phase One backs

Integrated movements:

None. With decentered lenses fixed shift of 8 mm is possible in all four directions. A 0–6° tilt and swing backadapter is available as an accessory that enables the corresponding tilt and swing movements (provided a “Short Barrel“ Schneider lens from 80 mm to 250 mm focal length is used).

Backadapters analog:

Arca/Horseman 6x9, Mamiya RB67

Backadapters digital:

Contax 645, Hasselblad V and H, Leaf AFi, Mamiya 645 AFD, Rolleiflex Hy6, Sinar Hy6

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