ALPA 12 METRIC
The ALPA 12 METRIC, which is based on the ALPA 12 WA (the non-shift ALPA), is a specialized camera for photogrammetric use. The lens as well as the back are fixed by screws to prevent even the slightest displacement under heavy vibration (in the order of 1/20th - 1/50th of one pixel). This camera is not intended for general use but e.g., for hand held aerial photography or for short range photogrammetry (aerospace industry, car/body manufacturing, shipbuilding industry, etc.) where utmost precision and stability are needed. ALPA plan to produce this camera to the exact specifications of the client on special order only.
The first ALPA 12 METRIC has already been delivered to the University of Bern, Switzerland a few days ago. The first results, comments, and comparisons to other photogrammetric cameras are extremely promising. The tests which will go on next week through the beginning of 2008, will be summarized as soon as possible, and opened up to interested specialists during the first half of next year.