Alpa, Alnea Mod. 7 + 3 objectifs + acc. | Analogue camera






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Alpa Alnea Mod. 7 35 mm SLR with three serviced lenses (Angénieux Retrofocus R11 35 mm f/2.8, Kern Switar 50 mm f/1.8 AR, Old Delft 135 mm f/3.2) in Alpa bayonet mount, serial 31058, dating from 1950–1960; body is in good physical condition and fully functional.
Description from the seller
Alpa Alnea Mod. 7 + Angénieux Retrofocus R11 35 mm f/2.8 + Kern Switar 50 mm f/1.8 + Old Delft 135 mm f/3.2 | Single lens reflex (SLR)
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**FR**
Alpa Alnea Mod. 7, manufactured by Pignons S.A. in Ballaigues (Switzerland), with three lenses and a large set of period accessories. The Mod. 7 is an unusual 24×36 SLR: it also has a coupled rangefinder, which gives it two focusing modes. With its Kern Switar 50 mm, a highly regarded Swiss lens, it ranks among the most sought-after Alpa bodies for collectors.
Body
- Lubricated shutter, all speeds functional
- Calibrated and precise rangefinder
- Self-timer functional
- Film advance checked
- Minor signs of wear due to age, no major scratches or dents
- Leatherette peeling in places (see photos)
Lenses (serviced and cleaned)
1. Angénieux Retrofocus Type R11 35 mm f/2.8
2. Kern Aarau Switar 50 mm f/1.8 AR
3. Old Delft 135 mm f/3.2
For each of the three lenses: clear optics, no fungus or delamination, smooth focusing, clean and responsive aperture, crisp aperture clicks, no major scratches.
Included accessories
- Alpa Alnea lens hood
- Micrano Alpa
- Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz flash
- Small electronic flash
- External light meter
- Yellow filter
- Small green viewfinder filter
- 2 flexible triggers
- Tripod connection
- Alpa leather “ever-ready” case for the body
- Front and rear caps, body cap
- Period documents: manual, proof of purchase…
Camera checked and serviced by France Argentique, a film photography workshop in Lyon. It is ready to shoot. Careful packing and insured tracked shipping.
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**EN**
Alpa Alnea Mod. 7, made by Pignons S.A. in Ballaigues, Switzerland, with three lenses and a large set of period accessories. The Mod. 7 is an unusual 35 mm SLR because it also has a coupled rangefinder, so it offers two ways to focus. With its Kern Switar 50 mm, a highly regarded Swiss lens, it is one of the most sought-after Alpa bodies among collectors.
Body
- Shutter lubricated, all speeds working
- Rangefinder calibrated and accurate
- Self-timer working
- Film advance checked
- Minor wear consistent with age, no major scratches or dents
- Leatherette peeling in places (see photos)
Lenses (serviced and cleaned)
1. Angénieux Retrofocus Type R11 35 mm f/2.8
2. Kern Aarau Switar 50 mm f/1.8 AR
3. Old Delft 135 mm f/3.2
All three lenses have clear glass with no fungus or balsam separation, a smooth focus ring, clean and responsive aperture blades, crisp aperture clicks and no major scratches.
Included accessories
- Alpa Alnea lens hood
- Alpa Micrano
- Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz flash
- Small electronic flash
- External light meter
- Yellow filter
- Small green viewfinder filter
- 2 cable releases
- Tripod adapter
- Alpa leather ever-ready case for the body
- Front and rear caps, body cap
- Period paperwork: manual, purchase receipts…
Checked and serviced by France Argentique, a film photography workshop in Lyon. Ready to shoot. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Alpa Alnea Mod. 7 + Angénieux Retrofocus R11 35 mm f/2.8 + Kern Switar 50 mm f/1.8 + Old Delft 135 mm f/3.2 | Single lens reflex (SLR)
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**FR**
Alpa Alnea Mod. 7, manufactured by Pignons S.A. in Ballaigues (Switzerland), with three lenses and a large set of period accessories. The Mod. 7 is an unusual 24×36 SLR: it also has a coupled rangefinder, which gives it two focusing modes. With its Kern Switar 50 mm, a highly regarded Swiss lens, it ranks among the most sought-after Alpa bodies for collectors.
Body
- Lubricated shutter, all speeds functional
- Calibrated and precise rangefinder
- Self-timer functional
- Film advance checked
- Minor signs of wear due to age, no major scratches or dents
- Leatherette peeling in places (see photos)
Lenses (serviced and cleaned)
1. Angénieux Retrofocus Type R11 35 mm f/2.8
2. Kern Aarau Switar 50 mm f/1.8 AR
3. Old Delft 135 mm f/3.2
For each of the three lenses: clear optics, no fungus or delamination, smooth focusing, clean and responsive aperture, crisp aperture clicks, no major scratches.
Included accessories
- Alpa Alnea lens hood
- Micrano Alpa
- Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz flash
- Small electronic flash
- External light meter
- Yellow filter
- Small green viewfinder filter
- 2 flexible triggers
- Tripod connection
- Alpa leather “ever-ready” case for the body
- Front and rear caps, body cap
- Period documents: manual, proof of purchase…
Camera checked and serviced by France Argentique, a film photography workshop in Lyon. It is ready to shoot. Careful packing and insured tracked shipping.
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**EN**
Alpa Alnea Mod. 7, made by Pignons S.A. in Ballaigues, Switzerland, with three lenses and a large set of period accessories. The Mod. 7 is an unusual 35 mm SLR because it also has a coupled rangefinder, so it offers two ways to focus. With its Kern Switar 50 mm, a highly regarded Swiss lens, it is one of the most sought-after Alpa bodies among collectors.
Body
- Shutter lubricated, all speeds working
- Rangefinder calibrated and accurate
- Self-timer working
- Film advance checked
- Minor wear consistent with age, no major scratches or dents
- Leatherette peeling in places (see photos)
Lenses (serviced and cleaned)
1. Angénieux Retrofocus Type R11 35 mm f/2.8
2. Kern Aarau Switar 50 mm f/1.8 AR
3. Old Delft 135 mm f/3.2
All three lenses have clear glass with no fungus or balsam separation, a smooth focus ring, clean and responsive aperture blades, crisp aperture clicks and no major scratches.
Included accessories
- Alpa Alnea lens hood
- Alpa Micrano
- Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz flash
- Small electronic flash
- External light meter
- Yellow filter
- Small green viewfinder filter
- 2 cable releases
- Tripod adapter
- Alpa leather ever-ready case for the body
- Front and rear caps, body cap
- Period paperwork: manual, purchase receipts…
Checked and serviced by France Argentique, a film photography workshop in Lyon. Ready to shoot. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
