Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I know this isn't a Leica topic but, I think the Alpa 9d is the most beautifly designed 35mm camera ever produced. Not from a functional standpoint but aestheticaly. It belongs in the museum of modern art. Greg R p.s. I like using my Alpas almost as much as my Leicas >>> Jim Brick <jim@brick.org> 04/30/97 11:25pm >>> At 11:41 PM 4/30/97 -0400, you wrote: >I got a mod 6 last week and I finally figured it out by just taking the lens >off to understand it better. When the arrow is in one position the >aperature will stay open until the shutter is depressed, this will make it >easier to see; more light. If you dont like that function for whatever >reason ( noise...most likely, you can switch it off. Also, if the lens is >at the aperature that you plan to take the shot at, you will see the depth >of field accuratley. So in short, let the aperature move around if the >light is dim, but if you want to see the depth of field, swith the arrow so >that the aperature remains still. Hope this helps. I think I am right, but >I am new with this camera too, so check around. Hal > > David & Hal, I answered the arrow/lens/knob question earlier. Just as a point of info, I used Alpa cameras in my work for many many years. I visited the factory in Switzerland several times and was able to purchase everything I needed while there (bypassing Karl Heitz.) I became friends with the owner, Samuel Bourgeois. This was a very enjoyable period in my photographic life. I have sold most of my Alpa equipment (that a story in itself,) except for the 10d & 50mm Switar that was made for me while visiting the factory. I can probably help you with most Alpa questions. If you think the list isn't interested in this stuff, please e-mail me directly. Jim