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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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
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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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