ALPA Camera Systems

Precision tools, made with passion and skilled craftsmanship for a small group of connoisseurs.

ALPA create tools that require the expertise and careful eye of a master, and are ideal for photographers who do not need automatic functions but simply the best instrument to create their vision.

The ALPA 12 camera system

The ALPA 12 camera platform supports a range of photography requirements, from the compact ALPA 12 TC perfect for the travelling landscape and documentary photographer, to the ALPA 12 Plus with substantial vertical and horizontal movements.

The ALPA 12 camera platform also includes a range of accessories such as hand grips, viewfinders and supports, and can be matched to an exclusive range of ALPA/Rodenstock lenses.

Specular are the Australian distributor for ALPA, and are experts in technical camera systems to suit digital photography. To discuss the appropriate system for your needs contact Specular.

ALPA 12 SWA
Shift Wide Angle
The classic and original ALPA 12 with +25 vertical movement.

ALPA 12 TC
Travel Compact
The perfect travel companion. No movements, just stripped down optical purity.

ALPA 12 STC
Shift Travel Compact
Still small, light and portable, but gains the addition of up to 36mm of movement with ±18mm vertical shift.

ALPA 12 PLUS

The ultimate precision tool with 40mm movements in both planes and attachment points for any conceivable accessory.

ALPA 12 MAX

The ALPA 12 MAX is a step up in versatility with up to 43mm of movement vertically and 36mm horizontally.

ALPA 12 FPS
Focal Plane Shutter
With an electronically controlled shutter the FPS allows a diverse combination of lenses and backs.

Lenses for ALPA technical cameras

Exclusive ALPA/Rodenstock Lenses in Copal 0 Mount	Aperture	Image circle	Min. focus distance	Filter size	Variants
ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/23 mm	f/5.6	70mm	25cm	72mm	LB
ALPA HR Alpagon 4.0/32 mm	f/4	90mm	40cm	86mm	LB, SB17, FPS SB17
ALPA HR Alpar 4.0/35 mm	f/4	70mm	35cm	67mm	LB, SB17, FPS SB17
ALPA HR Alpagon 4.0/40 mm	f/4	90mm	50cm	67mm	LB, SB17, FPS SB17
ALPA HR Alpagon 4.0/50 mm	f/4	90mm	70cm	67mm	LB, SB34
ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/70 mm	f/5.6	100mm	80cm	58mm	LB, SB17, FPS SB17
ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/90 mm	f/5.6	120mm	80cm	72mm	SB34
ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/180 mm	f/5.6	80mm	500cm	67mm	SB34

^{NB. mechanical Copal 0 shutters are no longer being manufactured, so supplies of the above lenses are limited. Contact us to find out availability.}

Exclusive ALPA/Rodenstock Lenses in eShutter 250 Mount	Aperture	Image circle	Min. focus distance	Filter size	Variants
ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/23 mm E250	f/5.6	70mm	25cm	72mm	LB
ALPA HR Alpagon 4.0/32 mm E250	f/4	90mm	40cm	86mm	SB17
ALPA HR Alpar 4.0/35 mm E250	f/4	70mm	35cm	67mm	LB
ALPA HR Alpagon 4.0/40 mm E250	f/4	90mm	50cm	67mm	SB17
ALPA HR Alpagon 4.0/50 mm E250	f/4	90mm	70cm	67mm	SB34
ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/70 mm E250	f/5.6	100mm	80cm	58mm	SB17
ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/90 mm E250	f/5.6	120mm	80cm	72mm	SB34
ALPA HR Alpagon 5.6/180 mm E250	f/5.6	80mm	500cm	67mm	SB34

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