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Box showing the Tych+ version with premium 33mm lens and uprated viewfinder
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The Alfie Tych is half frame 35mm ultracompact made by Alfie Cameras. It was introduced via a Kickstarter Campaign in 2022, entering production and retail in late 2023. The camera has autoexposure with a full manual over-ride and EV compensation (±2EV) but its most obvious feature is the turret multiple lens barrel. At launch 2 models exist with the + model (£499GBP at Launch) offering an improved viewfinder and an additional premium lens over base model (£299GBP). All lenses are fixed focus and have a fixed aperture.
Lens options
- 30mm f/8 single element polycarbonate meniscus lens
- 28mm f/125 pinhole on etched brass plate
- 28mm f/56 zone plate
The + model adds a 33mm f/8 4 element in 2 groups arranged in a Rapid Rectilinear design. A space for this lens is on the base model with Alfie cameras offering an upgrade option. The lens barrel has a 46mm filter thread.
Other Features
- Electronically controlled leaf Shutter
- Shutter speeds- 30sec to 1/500 plus bulb
- In built USB-C rechargeable battery
- USB-C remote option
- ISO range- 12-6400 ISO
- Standard Tripod mount
- Manual advance
- Removable Viewfinder (standard, premium and folding sports finders available)
- Non standard Cold shoe for Finders
- Built in electronic timer
In manual mode the shutter can be adjusted by ⅓ stops. In automatic appears stepless. 3 automatic modes exist match the lenses 3 different apertures (the standard and premium lenses are both f/8). The camera has setting for flash (likely to be USB-C connected) but this is not yet available.
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