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  • Page 1 ALPA 12 FPs instruction manual REL-3.00a...
  • Page 2 AL P A in s tr uc tio n m a nu a l REL-3 . 0 0 A co p yrig h t al p a 20 15...
  • Page 3 The ALPA 12 FPS (focal plane shutter) opens the door into a new dimension: from the modular camera platform to the open toolbox. The ALPA 12 FPS is a shutter module when it is used togeth- er with another ALPA 12 camera. It is, however, also an independent camera when it is combined on its own with a back, a lens and a suitable adapter.
  • Page 4 PLAY ALPA ADJUSTABLE ADAPTER H1A USERS: PLEASE CHECK DEPTH OF RELEASE PIN FIRST IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE. CONTACT K3K3K3K3K3K3K3 YOUR DEALER OR ALPA FOR HELP IF NEEDED. k4k4k4k4k4k4k4 k5k5k5k5k5k5k5k5 DO NOT TOUCH/POKE THE SHUTTER! k6k6k6k6k6k6k6 DO NOT BLOCK GATE WHEN OPEN! RJ45 DO NOT MANIPULATE OR OPEN CAMERA BODY.

  • Page 5: Control Elements

    overview CONTROL ELEMENTS CONNECTORS controlelement CONNECTORS Switch-on by pressing 2 sec/off 5 sec, auto switch-off af- Lemo 14pin for external electronic leaf shutter systems ter selected time of inactivity when battery powered, see (future use) also (D) Flash connector PC type for synchronization of digital Release button, start/stop T exposure, [k5] &...
  • Page 6 display d12d12d1 d7d7d7 d11d11d11 d8d8d8d8 d10d1 AL P A in s tr uc tio n m a nu a l REL-3 . 0 0 A co p yrig h t al p a 20 15...

  • Page 7: Display Elements

    DISPLAY DISPLAY ELEMENTS DISPLAYELEMENTS key lock shutter status aperture status multi-exposure / bracketing status self-timer battery level / power supply chaining exposure time & aperture tab selector info area menu page indicator aperture exposure time ALP A F PS i n s t r ucti on ma nua l REL-3 .

  • Page 8: Operation Menu

    operation menu START CONFIGU- BRACKET- FOCUS SELF RATION STEPS EXPOSURE CONTROL TIMER ENTER press ▶ CONFIGU- EDIT BAT. DATE & TCP/IP TCP/IP SYNC SERVICE WHEEL RATION SYNC TIME OUT TIME CONFIG DHCP EXIT AL P A in s tr uc tio n m a nu a l REL-3 .
  • Page 9 Enter configuration level Select sync programs Manage sync programs Battery Time Out Enter service menu (ALPA only) Set date & time Wheel configuration (+/- or -/+) Configure TCP/IP or read received values depending on the DHCP status Define DHCP configuration (IP via DHCP or fixed)

  • Page 10: Start Menu

    ALPA FPS 9999 d20d20d20 FPS V3.00 d21d21 START SCREEN start screen Actual number of actuations of the internal focal plane shutter. The factory delivery counter shows 100 actuations of the focal plane shutter. Indication of the FPS firmware release sucessfully installed on the camera.
  • Page 11 steps turn STEP VALUES step values Select the increments for exposure time (and aperture, if available) in value steps of 1, ½, ¹⁄ ³ , ¼ as you like. HINT: If you change the STEPS and navigate back to EXPOSURE the value can jump to 1/4000 if the previously selected value is not available in this step table.
  • Page 12 bracketing over time DISPLAY ELEMENTS frames press d 2 2 d 2 2 d 2 3 2 d 3 & d 2 4 sequence program type turn d 21 d 2 steps timing The first variable allows to set up the number of images to be taken. The values range from 0 to 9 frames, where the setting “0F”...
  • Page 13 Apart from the standard bracketing programm for HDR et al, the ALPA 12 FPS also allows digital multiple exposures. For a better iden- tification the count in the info header changes from “B99” to “M99” (a running program is indicated when these values blink).

  • Page 14: Multiple Exposure

    multiple exposure ME: MULTIPLE EXPO- MES: MULTIPLE EXPO- MF: MULTIPLE FLASH SURE SURE SEQUENCE Multiple exposures with digital backs. Ease of Primarily technical photography in daylight Technical or artistic photography in studio sit- use via bracketing menu. For artistic or tech- situations.
  • Page 15 MES:multiple exposure sequence This mode allows multiple exposures with a high repeat accuracy. The XML files can consist of as many shutter cycles as needed. Timing is determined in microseconds. Please store the file with an .fps ending and UTF-8 encoded.
  • Page 16 MF:multiple flash This mode allows multiple flash triggering with a high repeat accuracy. The XML files can consist of as many flash cycles as needed. Timing is determined in microseconds. The shortest flash recycling time depends on the brand and make as well as the output power set. Please store the file with an .fps ending and UTF-8 encoded. The multiple flash sequence can be programmed in microseconds with highest repeat accuracy.
  • Page 17 notes ALP A F PS i n s t r ucti on ma nua l REL-3 . 0 0A co p yri g h t al p a 20 15...

  • Page 18: Focus Control

    focus control press & turn d 3 5 d d36d36d DISPLAY ELEMENTS Display elements Select the function [d30, d31, d33, d34] by klicking the turnwheel (k2) for tabbing and turn for executing. At the moment only CANON EF lenses are supported. change focus “superfine”...
  • Page 19 focus control Select the focus step by pressing the turnwheel for tabbing. Turn for activating. The focus motor follows the direction as indicated with the “close focus” and “infinity” signs, therefore turn left for focussing towards close focus and turn right for focussing towards infinity. HINT Depending on the Wheel configuration the effect might be inverse in FW 3.00.
  • Page 20 exposure press & turn d42d42d42d4 DISPLAY ELEMENTS Display elements The screen changes its appearance depending on the lens attached. Exposure time: 128 - 1/4000 sec in various increments (see STEPS), plus TIME MODE, if the lens does not offer automatic aperture control the exposure time only is displayed; value remains stored when camera is turned off.
  • Page 21 exposure Navigate exposure time, aperture and chaining by pressing the turn- ing wheel. Change values by turning the wheel. Standard: Turn left for increasing values, turn right for decreasing values. This behavior can be switched in the menu “Wheel Configuration”. Select the chaining symbol.
  • Page 22 exposure When a self timer is engaged the screens shows “TIMER” and the count down in seconds. Please note: the exposure time is added to the self timer (sample left: 10 sec self timer + 8 sec exposure = 18 sec).
  • Page 23 Remarks [1] Only PC-E lenses are supported for electronic aperture control. The lenses aperture ring is disabled. Please use the control wheel of your ALPA 12 FPS. Type “G” lenses do not feature a manual aperture ring. [2] Please open the FPS shutter permanently and use the Copal flash sync post for synchronizing your digital back and NOT the A or B connector of your ALPA 12 FPS.

  • Page 24: Self-Timer

    self timer turn SELF TIMER VALUES timer values Select the self timer value from 1 sec to 60 sec or disengage it by choosing OFF. The sand clock in the info header indi- cates a self timer in place on every screen. HINT 1: Interrupt a self timer countdown by swiftly clicking/holding the turnwheel and pressing the release button [k1] anytime.
  • Page 25 configuration ENTER the configuration level by pressing the turnwheel. All the menu levels are organized in circles. So by pressing [k4] the STEPS page will appear. press EXIT the configuration level by pressing the turnwheel. Navigate within the configuration level as usual and flig the menu pages by pressing [k3] and [k4].
  • Page 26 (fallback). Predefined programs come with the camera but the user might alter them with the ALPA Sync Languag (XML). HINT: Update - see also following pages Navigate to the EDIT SYNC menu. Delete older files first if you want start clean: Select DELETE ALL by turning the turnwheel, then exe- cute the command by pressing the turnwheel down.
  • Page 27 sync programs SYNC PROGRAMS SYNC PROGRAMS MODE ZERO LATENCY NORMAL LATENCY PHASE ONE IQ series PHASE ONE IQ series PHASE ONE P-series see HINT II LEAF CREDO & Aptus/Aptus II series BRAND LEAF CREDO series HASSELBLAD various series depending on firmware HASSELBLAD various series Programm ZERO LTCY...
  • Page 28 EDIT SYNC Insert the USB stick with the needed sync programs (.fps) and press the turnwheel. The upload of the programs found on the stick will start. Existing files will be overwritten and new files will be added. press Other files remain untached. &...
  • Page 29 The ALPA Open Sync Language allows a flexible sync control of various digital backs, brands and operation modes. These sync programs are written in simple XML with an ending of “.fps”. For illustration, see the samples on fps.alpa.camera.
  • Page 30 The complete range is OFF, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 minutes. turn HINT: When operated with ALPA power supply the camera is al- ways on and does only turn of after user interaction. Press for wheel for entering and leaving the service menu. Here you...

  • Page 31: Wheel Configuration

    wheel configuration Allows to change the way/direction how increasing or decreasing val- ues are applied. Turn the wheel for selecting either “+/-” or “-/+” . The minus direction shortens the exposure time and other values, the minus direction increases it, e.g. turn HINT: Choose the setting “+/-”...
  • Page 32 TCP/IP DHCP automatic IP Choose DHCP if you want to retrieve an IP from your router/gate- way. Switch from DCHP server in your network to FIXED IP and back for renewing the IP lease from your network. turn HINT I: If no network connection is present after 60 seconds the IP might show “169.254.xxx.xxx”.
  • Page 33 TCP/IP DHCP manual IP Choose FIXED IP if you want to define the IP manually. The IP has to be in the available range of your specific network. turn Turn for setting the corresponding block and tab by pressing the turn- wheel.

  • Page 34: Remote Control

    remote control representation in iPad (display off) Representation in Chrome on Apple (camera display on) You can find the IP address in the TCP/IP config screen. For a mor convenient viewing you can also use the “CMD +” and “CMD - “ representation in iPhone function for zooming.

  • Page 35: Display Elements

    DISPLAY ELEMENTS DISPLAYELEMENTS click/tap on the ALPA logo for help pages or use Internet connection needed fps.alpa.camera display reflecting 1:1 the status on the camera reload browser if display is sluggish keyboard representation: arrow left, arrow turnwheel, click left/right or down for correspond-...

  • Page 36: Firmware Upgrade

    IF THE USB DRIVE IS PULLED OUT BY MISTAKE OR THE THE CAM- ERA SHOWS A BLANK SCREEN, PLEASE REMOVE THE BATTERY/ HINT POWER SUPPLY AND RE-START THE UPGRADING PROCESS. for the latest firmware, see... fps.alpa.camera HINT AL P A in s tr uc tio n m a nu a l REL-3 .

  • Page 37: Technical Summary

    tech overview TECHNICAL SUMMARY technical summary 204 x 109 x 26 mm DIMENSION 204 x 115 x 33 mm (with lens mount and cold shoe) Approx. 750 g, without battery WEIGHT Various, see diagram OPERATION MODES Integrated vertical metal focal plane shutter: T, 128 - 1/4000 sec in steps of ¼, ¹⁄ ³ , ½, 1 EV SHUTTER 1/125 sec, depending on flash (up to 1/180 experimental) –...

  • Page 38: Emc - Conformity

    EMc - conformity AL P A in s tr uc tio n m a nu a l REL-3 . 0 0 A co p yrig h t al p a 20 15...
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