€5k Swiss cameras with zero electronics
17 points by reconnecting 2 days ago | 2 comments
  • reconnecting 2 days ago |
    A fully mechanical, manual camera system with no autofocus or built-in electronics, easily costing €15k-30k. Still produced in Switzerland.
  • anfractuosity 12 hours ago |
    I remember speaking to ALPA at a photo show, from what I recall the cameras also have very fine metal shims to align the camera to a digital back.

    Do they manufacture the optics themselves too? Not sure I realised that.

    Edit: just found this "ALPA cooperates with the acknowledged best manufacturers of large format lenses"