Category Archives: Lenses
Hasselblad X1D
Hasselblad HQ will be attending our open day and will be answering questions about the new Hasselblad X1D as well as demonstrating this new game changer.
Together with all the Hasselblad news from Photokina there will also be opportunities to try Hasselblads MF digital backs on our range of platforms with camera movements from Alpa Linhof Cambo & Silvestri. If you are visiting us with a particular product in mind – please do let us know in advance and we will make sure we can accommodate it.
Hasselblad X1D overview:
At less than half the weight of a conventional digital medium format camera, the mirrorless X1D is a game changer in the world of photography.
The X1D’s high-resolution rear LCD offers touch control for all aspects of the camera’s features. The elegant icon-based user interface speeds access to customisation options along with intuitive playback functions such as swipe and pinch to zoom. The camera also boasts a 2.4 MP electronic viewfinder for bright, crisp viewing even under difficult lighting conditions.
Handmade in Sweden, less than half the weight of a conventional digital medium format camera, the X1D seamlessly combines portability with excellent optical quality. Continue reading
Depth of Field App developed by Linhof Techno user Anders Torger.
Anders Torger – a longstanding customer of Linhofstudio has developed a professional Depth of Field App designed primarily for the experienced landscape and architecture photographer using high resolution cameras (film or digital), potentially with tiltable lenses. Continue reading
Alpa introduce Lens Specific lens shades
Alpa have introduced two series of Lens Specific lens shades for the discerning photographer.
Rollei Connections between Rollei Electronic Shutter, LensControl S, digital back and computer
Rollei Connections between Rollei Electronic Shutter, LensControl S, digital back and computer. Continue reading
How to assemble your LEE Filters SW150 Lens Adapter
Please click on the image below to see instructions on how to assemble your lens adapter for the Lee Filters SW150 MkII System. Continue reading
How to assemble your LEE Filters SW150 MkII Filter Holder
LEE Filters SW150 MkII Filter Holder is now supplied assembled with two filter slots. On some lenses this can cause slight vignetting when the holder is rotated, if this is the case, then you can remove one of the slots to give a wider angle of view should this be preferable.
LEE Filters NEW threaded adapter rings for SW150 holder – 95mm
LEE Filters SW150 95mm Screw in Adapter
The 50mm – 90mm and 120mm SCHNEIDER PC -TS lenses all have a 95mm filter thread. The new thread adapters for the Sw150 series offer a professional platform. Continue reading
CMOS Sensor test with Rodenstock Lenses
The attached image was kindly taken by Alpa to demonstrate the FULL images circle of these lenses when used on the 33×44 CMOS sensor.
For these tests – the Alpa 12XY camera body was used with a Phase One IQ250. Continue reading
Schneider 43mm Apo Digitar XL scene cast calibration examples with Hasselblad CFV50c on the Linhof Techno
Below is a scene cast calibration test with a Schneider Apo Digitar XL 43mm on a Linhof Techno with the CFV-50c Digital Back, the results are below. Continue reading