Category : ALPA | Capture Integration

3 Tech Cameras Walk Into a Bar

Posted on 2020/03/12 1:14 AM by Steve Hendrix

Breaking News: Now 6 Lenses for the XT Camera Today, Phase One announced 3 new lenses for the XT Camera System, the Rodenstock 50HR-W, the Rodenstock 90HR-SW, and a lens in the 100mm+ range (likely the 138 HR Float). This got me to thinking about the Phase One XT Camera System, and its standing and impact in the technical camera segment (or as Phase One wants to call it, the … Read More →

Tech Camera Closet Sale!

Posted on 2020/03/02 6:11 PM by Steve Hendrix

A few weeks back, we had a great Tech Camera Sale with a lot of meat and potatoes – camera bodies and lenses dominated. But as everyone knows, it’s the little things that make the difference, and there are a lot of accessories that make the whole thing work. We dug a little deeper into our closet and found a bunch of valuable accessories from Cambo, Alpa, and Sinar. Some of these … Read More →

ALPA End of Year Specials

Posted on 2019/11/25 11:35 AM by Kyra Linnen

Current Capture Integration Promotions-9

ALPA Tripods ALPA TrioPod 75 Ballhead Kit Article No. 410.500.110 Normal price: $1,998 Special price: $1,838 (save $160!) ALPA TrioPod 75 GON (4 Segments) Kit Article No. 410.500.100 Norrmal price: $3,486 Special price: $3,210 (save $276!) ALPA TrioPod 75 GON (3 Segments) Kit Article No. 410.500.103 Norrmal price: $3,486 Special price: $3,210 (save $276!) ALPA GON Tripod Kit Article No. 410.500.001 Normal price: $3,790 Special price: $3,490 (save $300!) ALPA … Read More →

Hot Alpa News: Alpa 12 Pano and More!

Posted on 2019/09/05 10:07 AM by Steve Hendrix

ALPA 12 PANO CAMERA The ALPA Alpagon lenses HR 70, 90, and in future 138 mm offer a large image circle that often cannot be used in its entirety. So why not build the optimal stitching machine especially for breathtaking panoramas? The new ALPA 12 PANO opens up completely new perspectives. Movements of only 10 to 12 millimeters are not enough. And that’s why the PANO offers full 35 … Read More →

Light Painting with the ALPA Silex Mk II

Posted on 2019/09/03 11:41 AM by Brad Kaye

The methodology of Light Painting exists in various forms for photographers. It can be used in the studio or out on location, and can be produced from constant lighting like a flashlight, a Hosemaster, a LED panel or a strobe modeling light in an umbrella or soft-box. (one of my favorites, see my When 150mp isn’t Enough blog for the subtle light painting down the firetruck in the final shot to … Read More →

Alpa Switar Legacy: Apollo Missions

Posted on 2019/07/29 4:05 PM by Steve Hendrix

July 7, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon. This technical achievement represents a milestone in technology and science. Therefore, it is not surprising that some of the devices used during the missions became icons. These devices were the first of their kind in the manned exploration of the Earth’s Moon. From a photographic point of view, the Hasselblad medium format camera with Carl … Read More →

New ALPA Accessories For Phase One IQ4

Posted on 2019/07/09 9:59 AM by Kyra Linnen

Just In Time for Summer! ALPA Electronic Shutter IQ4 Handgrip Kit New for IQ4! The ALPA Handgrip Kit offers a convenient way to trigger the Electronic Shutter. It can be attached to all classic ALPA 12 camera bodies via the ALPA Feature Connector. The ergonomic handgrip kit is now also available in the version for IQ4 (new 12-pin plug). ALPA Sync Cord MK III For PHASE ONE IQ The … Read More →

Take 30% Off ALPA Tripod Pro

Posted on 2019/07/09 9:57 AM by Kyra Linnen

ALPA Tripod Pro 75 Set C39030 Summer Promo This professional tripod is stable, safe, and entirely modular and carries heavy camera combinations without problems. ONLY FOR THIS SUMMER, ALPA is offering this set at an attractive price with 30% discount on the retail price! Promotion only applies to the set C3930 and is valid until the end of September 2019. About the Tripod Pro 75 This tripod is slightly heavier … Read More →

New ALPA Products & Updates

Posted on 2019/07/01 10:40 AM by Steve Hendrix

Shipping! Alpa Lens in New Rodenstock Aperture Mount Digital backs with electronic shutter capability – currently Phase One IQ 3 100 series (including Trichromatic and Achromatic models) Phase One IQ4 100 and 150 series (including Trichromatic and Achromatic models), and Hasselblad H6D-100c, are becoming increasingly available. The new Rodenstock aperture unit – with its almost round, 9-piece aperture pattern – optimally supports this shutter type. Lenses mounted in Alpa Short … Read More →

Achromatic focus precision on ALPA technical cameras

Posted on 2019/05/02 8:12 AM by Brad Kaye

The standard distance markings on a Rodenstock or Schneider helicoil aren’t useful enough to set focus by unless your subject happens to be at infinity or at an even 5 meters away The ALPA HPF ring allows the use of a laser rangefinder to determine distance to subject and then accurate focus to that point, not having to engage Live View on the digital back to achieve perfect focus. This … Read More →