Instructions for use
of the
ALPA 10d
The ALPA 10d and the complete ALPA
system of photography are the culmina-
tion of over 30 years of research and
development
，
to meet the most demand-
ing requirements of today's photo-
graphers.
Purpose of this manual is to give γou
complete instructions for the best
possible performance from your ALPA
equipmen
t.
For general information on photographγ
，
please refer to the manγexcellent photo-
graphic handbooks available.
A. THE ALPA 10d -GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
A masterpiece of Swiss precision
engineering
，
the ALPA 10d is literallγ
custom built to your order like the finest
Swiss watch. It is an ALL-IN-ONE
camera of unbelievable versatility with
all desirable features
，
γet compact and
lightweight for maximal convenience.
Highly automated and functional-the
ALPA 10d is virtually foolproof
，
for
utmost handling ease. Easγto frame
，
easy to focus
，
easy to expose
，
it is the
dream of picture taking simplicitγ. You
can completelγconcentrate onγour
photographic assignment
，
without fum-
bling for a dial
，
a ring
，
or a knob-even
when wearing gloves.
Automatic
，
instant exposure readings
，
clear visibility of exposure needle
，
dials
and figures
，
rapid diaphragm and speed
settings
，
quickchange baγonet lens
mount
，
high speed
，
short stroke wind-
ing lever (without removing ALPA from
your eye)
，
high speed parallelogram
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J
..7
、石，、、，"].·~，
~I·X
rewind crank
，
etc.-everγthing is dyna-
micallγstrea.m.'ined for instant fingertip
co~trols
，
quickest operation and -rapid
action photography.
ALPA's ingenious
，
electronic behind-
the-lens meter sγstem thinks for γou.
Foregoing inaccurate and delicate Ilnk-
age systems
，
it couples optica
l!
γ-with
anγlens
，
anγlens accessorγ
，
at anγ
distanc~
，
for. an extreme film speed
range from 3-6400 AS
A.
The 3 .CdS
cells with highlγsensitive galvanometer
co~pute absolutely precise exposure
settings.
The precision grou nd prism with paral-
lax-free
，
through-the-Iens viewing sys-
~em guarantees precise framing
，
focus-
ing and depth-of-field control-with any
lens
，
at anγdistance. You have your
choice. of attractive chrome or deep
satinγblack finish
，
with black
，
dark red
or dark green leather covering that is
scuff proof
，
sweat proof and unaffected
bγheat
，
cold and other climatic influ-
ences.
The ALPA 10d's uncompromisingly
solid and exclusive light metal construc-
tion
，
is geared for more than 100
，
000
operations
，
withstands the most rugged
use
，
for lifelong durabilitγ.
It
is virtu aIIγ
impossible to deform the ALPA bodγ.
The complete range of functional
accessories
，
more than 20 ALPA lenses
and supplementary equipment fit the
earlier ALPA models
，
4-5-6-7-8
，
4b-5b-
7b-8b
，
6c
，
9d and
針，
with a few minor
exceptions.
Every precaution has been taken t
。
make the ALPA 10d as foolproof as
possible. Nevertheless
，
we strongly
recommend thatγou carefully read these
instructions before using γour ALPA 10d.
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