Used ALPA 12 S/WA Body W/ Digital Back Adapter | Black | U9

Used ALPA 12 S/WA Body W/ Digital Back Adapter | Black | U9

Name: Used ALPA 12 S/WA Body W/ Digital Back Adapter | Black | U9
Brand: Hasselblad
SKU: USEALP12SWADIGBACBLA-U9
Price: 9999.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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$9,999.99

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System Overview Camera Type: Modular medium format technical camera body Use Case: Architecture, landscape, studio precision photography Film/Digital Support: Works with digital backs and 6×9 roll film systems via adapters
Build & Design Material: Precision-machined aluminum alloy (AlMgSi) Construction: Fully mechanical, non-electronic body Weight (body only): ~640–650g depending on configuration Dimensions: ~180 × 115 × 45 mm Design Philosophy: Ultra-rigid, minimal tolerance system for high precision movements
Movements & Controls Vertical Shift: +25mm built-in (−25mm via rotation or adapter use) Tilt/Swing: ~5° via adapters (up to ~10° with stacked systems depending on configuration) Operation: Manual mechanical adjustments, no electronics or automation
Digital Back Adapter System Compatibility: Phase One, Hasselblad V/H, Leaf, Mamiya 645, Contax 645, Sinar systems Mount Type: Interchangeable rear adapter interface Function: Allows secure mounting of digital backs in multiple formats Flexibility: Designed as part of ALPA’s modular system supporting mixed analog/digital workflows
Lens Compatibility Supported Lenses: Schneider, Rodenstock, Zeiss (ALPA-mount optics) Image Format: Designed for large image circles suitable for shift/tilt movements Coverage: Optimized for medium format digital sensors up to ~60MP+ backs
System Characteristics Modularity: Fully interchangeable lens, back, and accessory ecosystem Stability: Fixed-body architecture ensures extreme rigidity for high-resolution capture Use Style: Tripod-oriented precision camera system Philosophy: No electronics in body; all control is mechanical for reliability
Key Features Built-in shift movement for perspective correction Wide compatibility with professional digital backs via adapters Extremely rigid architecture for high-end architectural imaging Fully modular system with interchangeable components Designed for maximum precision rather than speed or automation

The ALPA 12 SWA Body is a high-precision modular technical camera system designed for professional medium format photography, particularly in architecture and landscape work. It features a fully mechanical, CNC-machined aluminum body that emphasizes rigidity, stability, and absolute precision over automation or electronics. The system offers built-in shift movements, allowing photographers to correct perspective and control composition directly in-camera. It is fully compatible with a wide range of digital backs through interchangeable adapters, including systems from Phase One, Hasselblad, and Leaf. The camera also supports high-quality large-format lenses from Schneider, Rodenstock, and Zeiss, ensuring exceptional image quality with large image circles for movement. Overall, the ALPA 12 SWA is a specialist tool built for uncompromising optical precision and modular flexibility in high-end digital and technical photography workflows.

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