Render expansive interiors and architectural spaces with absolute fidelity and perfect perspective.
Compact in form, infinite in expression.
The ALPA 12 PLUS is the most versatile body in the system. Independent vertical and horizontal shifts open possibilities for architecture, landscape, and studio photography with complete freedom. Its symmetrical design embodies balance and reflects its Swiss origins in both clarity and precision. More than a camera, the PLUS represents the system at its peak.
Engineered in Every Detail
Every element of the ALPA 12 PLUS is considered with care, from the glide of the shifts to the feel of each locking mechanism. Tiny spring-loaded dampers are built into the body to protect sensitive lenses and digital backs from sudden shocks. Such refinements may remain invisible at first sight, yet they make the difference between a tool that simply functions and an instrument that inspires trust for decades.
Freedom of Movement
With ±20 mm rise and fall on the lens plane combined with ±20 mm horizontal shift on the sensor plane, the ALPA 12 PLUS offers unmatched versatility. Movements can be combined with ease, enabling perspective control, distortion free stitching, and creative framing without compromise.
Aligned in Every Dimension
The ALPA 12 PLUS is equipped with four individually calibrated spirit levels. Each one is adjusted with care to ensure absolute accuracy in the field. Whether shooting architecture, landscape, or studio work, these levels guarantee perfect alignment in every orientation. A small detail with decisive impact.
Through the ALPA Pentaprism, spirit levels appear bright, laterally correct, and easy to read. Even when the camera is tilted or placed at unusual angles. What is normally hidden becomes visible, maintaining control over every situation.
Control with Ease
Dedicated accessories extend control over image composition. The magnetic Shift Scale Sticks, developed especially for the PLUS, slide effortlessly into their guides and allow shift movements to be monitored with clarity and accuracy, no matter how the camera is positioned.
The Stitching Adapter for the ALPA 12 PLUS extends rise and fall movements with reliable accuracy. Its universal square dovetail mount follows the UniQ/C standard, ensuring compatibility with ALPA tripod heads as well as selected third-party products. It is available in iconic red or black anodized aluminum.
Traces of Craft
The fine microstructures in every ALPA are subtle signatures, revealed only to those who look closely. Like fingerprints in metal, they are delicate traces of a precise creation process. ALPA does not strive for industrial uniformity, but for instruments with personality. Each detail tells its own story, turning every camera into an exceptional piece. As individual as its owner.
HIGHLIGHTS
Specifications
PRODUCT CODE
010.710.010
MOVEMENTS
Shift Left: 20mm native
Shift Right: 20mm native
Rise: 20mm native
Fall: 20mm native
DIMENSIONS (Body only)
Weight: 1.040g
Depth: 25 mm
Height: 184 mm
Width: 184 mm
TILT & SWING
~5° with adapters (~10° with SB 34 lenses)
ORIENTATION
Rotatable in 90° steps, supported by four spirit levels
GUIDES
Brass shift guides with optional click stops, replaceable by user
SHOCK PROTECTION
Integrated dampers on all standards
MOUNTING
Multiple ALPA Accessory Interfaces, 3/8" and 1/4" threads on body and standards
COMPATIBILITY
Optimized for digital backs (Phase One, Hasselblad), partial analog support with select ALPA 12 bodies and lenses
CONSTRUCTION
Solid AlMgSi AW-6082 aluminum, precision milled ±0.02 mm
FINISH
Black anodized (body), Red or Black anodized (Stitching adapter) (special editions available)
PROFESSIONAL PRICE
8.080 CHF
Überlandstrasse 241
8600 Dübendorf
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