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ALPA 12 FPs
ALPA Silex Mk II
instruction manual
REL-5.11
15 OCTOBER 2019

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  • Page 1 ALPA 12 FPs ALPA Silex Mk II instruction manual REL-5.11 15 OCTOBER 2019...
  • Page 2 ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 3 ALPA bodies. It can control the Sinar/Leica/Rodenstock eShutter 125 and 250. The ALPA 12 FPS and Silex Mk II open up the field of shift/tilt/swing/stitch in a wide range of variants and with the corresponding accessories to a whole new world which had previously hardly been possible, if at all.
  • Page 4 DO NOT TOUCH/POKE THE SHUTTER! k6k6k6k6k6k6k6 DO NOT BLOCK GATE WHEN OPEN! RJ45 DO NOT MANIPULATE OR OPEN CAMERA BODY. MANIPULATION AFFECTS CALIBRATION AND PROPER FOCAL PLANE DISTANCE. OPENING DETECTION IN PLACE. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 5: Control-Element

    Push long ➔ switching display illumination off/on k2 & Cancels a running bracketing or self timer program Firmware upgrade when switched off, see upgrade pro- k5 & cess ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 6 ALPA lens modules k6k6k6k6k6k6k6 [ALPA article no 450.010.817]. Lenses in eShutter 125 & 250 can get connected directly on the ALPA Silex RJ45 Mk II via LEMO socket in front. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 7 Push long ➔ switching display illumination off/on k2 & Cancels a running bracketing or self timer program Firmware upgrade when switched off, see upgrade pro- k5 & cess ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 8 ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 9: Display Elements

    (on the respecitve interface page/widget) info area (sync mode; shutter priority see settings) menu page indicator - the black tab indicates the position in the menu aperture value exposure time ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 10 CONFIGURA- SHTTR EXPO- SHTTR LENS CASE DATE & TION LATENCY SURE COUNT STATE ADDRESS TIME EXIT READ ONLY READ ONLY READ ONLY READ ONLY PAGE 32 ▶ ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 11: Operation Menu

    Wheel configuration (+/- or -/+) Configure TCP/IP or read received values depending on the DHCP status Define DHCP configuration (IP via DHCP or fixed) Exit configuration level (back to level 1) ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 12: Start Screen

    100 actuations of the focal plane shutter. Not relevant for ALPA Silex Mk II. Indication of the FPS/Silex Mk II firmware release successfully installed on the camera. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 13 If you change the STEPS and navigate back to EXPOSURE the value can jump to 1/4000 (Silex Mk II and leaf shutter lenses = the shortest exposure time available) if the previously selected value is not available in this step table. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 14: Focus Control

    (fixed) or the actual focal length (zoom) in millimeters, indication of the actual pre-dialed aperture, all indications defined by the specific lens. Only if provided by the lens. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 15 (Canon) lens, let the camera perform the focus calibration and re-mount the original lens. Wait until the cam- era has performed the focus calibration again. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 16 16 EV for the second shot etc. A setting of “0” allows an automatic sequence of shots based on the setting in the timing field. The next variable defines the type of program. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 17 Apart from the standard bracketing program 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 18: Multiple Exposure

    ABORT age is written down after program abort too age is written down after program abort too age is written down after program abort too ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 19 <Action delayTimeUSEC="200">SETSYNCHLEMO</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="50000">CLEARSYNCHLEMO</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="200">SETSYNCHLEMO</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">OpenIShutter</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="5000">RunDelay</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VSetFlash</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VClrFlash</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">CloseIShutter</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">OpenIShutter</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="5000">RunDelay</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VSetFlash</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VClrFlash</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">CloseIShutter</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">CLEARSYNCHLEMO</Action> </ProgramSequence> ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 20 <Action delayTimeUSEC="100000">RunDelay</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VSETFLASH</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VCLRFLASH</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100000">RunDelay</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VSETFLASH</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VCLRFLASH</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100000">RunDelay</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VSETFLASH</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VCLRFLASH</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100000">RunDelay</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VSETFLASH</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">1VCLRFLASH</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">CloseIShutter</Action> <Action delayTimeUSEC="100">CLEARSYNCHLEMO</Action> </ProgramSequence> ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 21 Exposure times above 1 second are shown in the display with the real, extended shutter speed and counted down. If the “BLACKREF” function is switched on, the additional calibration time is counted down after exposure. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 22 The value is retrieved if the lens was not changed or the lens module has changed. If initialized the value is set to the largest aperture. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 23 A solid rectangle indicates a closed shutter, a frame rectangle rep- resents the opened shutter. The frame circle indicates aperture open/not stopped down, where a bold circle represents the stopped down aperture. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 24 HINT: The automatic black-reference waiting time allows a fully au- tomatized bracketing sequence also with long exposure times in use. The user can enable/disable the black-ref mode in the configuration. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 25 Remarks [1] Only lenses with electronic aperture control are supported for aperture control. The lenses aperture ring is disabled. Use the control wheel of your ALPA 12 FPS/Silex Mk II. Type “G” lenses not supported. [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/Silex Mk II.

  • Page 26: Long Time Exposure

    Tab until the “#” sign appears at this position and use the turning wheel to set 0 to 9 seconds. Tab until the “#” sign appears at this position and use the turning wheel to set 0 to 9 tenths of a seconds. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 27: Long Exposure

    LE7 to 8 and then alter LE 5 zero. If you need to manu- ally exit the program (pressing wheel and simultaneously pressing the exposure button), please turn the camera/unit off/on. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 28: Self-Timer

    In Bracketing Mode the self timer is executed only once in the beginning but not before every shot. For intro- ducing a waiting time use the timing delay/variable in the Bracketing menus. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 29 The mode is indicated as LS, FPS or VID in the main exposure screen (see corresponding graphic on the right). EXTERN LS (LS): This is the base mode. for both the ALPA 12 FPS and Silex Mk II. If a lens with electronic leaf shutter is attached the FPS will use this shutter down to the fastest shutter time and then switch to the internal focal plane shutter enhancing the range to 1/4000s.
  • Page 30 WAYS SEPARATELY FOR BACKUP REASONS AND PERFORM A COMPLETE RELOAD OF THE STANDARD AND INDIVIDU- AL PROGRAMS WITH EVERY FIRMWARE UPGRADE (DELETE ALL/UPGRADE). For the latest base sync programs, see... fps.alpa.camera ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 31 PHASE ONE P/P+ backs, if needed. See “re- sources” folder in the firmware delivery package HINT II release 3.00 and newer for the programs LONG LTCY, {X1} {LONG} and {X2} {LONG} ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 32 HINT: This feature comes handy if you like to load only a sub-set of turn the sync programs available. After deleting perform the update with only the files you need on your USB stick. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 33 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 34 (read only), date & time. Change system date and time here. Tab between the elements by pressing the turn-wheel and change values by turning it. press & turn ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 35: Wheel Configuration

    In the browser view (remote) the display is always upright. HINT: Choose the setting “+/-” if the wheel direction should match the Canon/Nikon behavior. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 36 Please wait a few moments if needed. PLEASE CONNECT YOUR FPS WITH A STANDARD ETHER- NET / NETWORK CABLE TO YOUR NETWORK. RESTART THE FPS/Silex Mk II IF YOU CHANGE SETTINGS. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 37 & turn PLEASE CONNECT YOUR FPS WITH A STANDARD ETHER- NET / NETWORK CABLE TO YOUR NETWORK. RESTART THE FPS/Silex Mk II IF YOU CHANGE SETTINGS. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 38: Remote Control

    For a more convenient viewing you can also use the “CMD +” and “CMD - “ representation in iPhone function for zooming. “CMD 0” restores the normal display size. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 39: Display Elements

    & down and then “.” for interrupting a running eting program. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 40: Firmware Upgrade

    [k1] ER SUPPLY AND RE-START THE UPGRADING PROCESS. deleted and progress bar 4. Progress bar shows shows update process update process for the latest firmware, see... fps.alpa.camera HINT ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 41: Technical Summary

    Optional power supply unit available, inputs 100-240 V AC, output 7.5 V, with exchangeable AUS-CN/EU-CH/IEC/ UK/US plugs/adapters POWER SUPPLY An attached power supply disables the automatic battery power switch-off while inactive. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...

  • Page 42: Emc - Conformity

    EMc - conformity ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 43 8032 Zürich | Switzerland Phone: +41 44 383 92 22 Fa×: +41 44 382 01 80 Web: www.alpa.ch Mail: alpa@alpa.ch All content © ALPA Capaul & Weber Ltd. ALPA 12 FPS and silex instruction manual REL-5.11 - copyright alpa 2019...
  • Page 44 Silex.alpa.camera online since 1996...

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