Leaf Aptus-II

Leaf Aptus-II Digital Camera Backs
The leader in speed and image quality

The Leaf Aptus-II series of digital backs offers professional photographers the speed, image quality and flexibility to push their work beyond expectations.

The all new Leaf Aptus-II series includes a top of the line offering with the only True Wide Frame sensor. With the Leaf Aptus-II 10, you can capture what was previously impossible, with a revolutionary, digital sensor that achieves True Wide Frame shooting. This 56mm x 36mm sensor offers a higher resolution (56MP) and allows for fullwidth imaging.

 

Larger digital sensors
The all new Leaf Aptus-II series includes a top of the line offering with the only True Wide Frame sensor. Capture what was previously impossible, with a revolutionary, larger digital sensor that achieves True Wide Frame shooting. The full-width 56x36mm sensor provides higher resolution (56MP) and allows for full-width imaging.

Highest speed
Capture speeds as fast as 1 frame per second, for the freedom and flexibility to realize your creative vision.
  • Fastest image transfer speed, using the latest FireWire 800 technologies
  • Fastest Read/Write speeds taking advantage of the newest CompactFlash (CF) card technology
Uncompromising image quality
Film-like quality that is superior to any capture device available in the industry, regardless of resolution.
  • Unique color filters ensure consistent and accurate color reproduction
  • Large, specially designed sensor with unsurpassed 12 f–stop dynamic range provides unmatched detail, richness and color, low noise, and striking highlights
  • Broad ISO: from 50 to 800
Flexibility: Shoot your best in any situation
Take advantage of a range of features that enable you to shoot anywhere. A new brighter and higher contrast LCD touch screen, for checking your shots under all kinds of challenging lighting conditions, both indoors and out.
  • Maximum portability with a range of storage options: CF card, FireWire disk, computer hard disk
  • Compatible with medium- and large-format cameras: use wide-angle lenses and shift & tilt movements
  • Compatible with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, and Apple Aperture as well as other leading software applications for processing Leaf uncompressed RAW files
Complete control: Functionality and portability
A wide range of functions are available directly on the camera back, including:
  • Create and name alternate directories for file storage
  • Annotate individual files with text entered using an on-screen keyboard
  • Image-viewing options: by list, by a range of thumbnail sizes
  • Multiple selection of images: perform actions on the entire selection
  • Portable file-management option: name images/folders and predefine settings per shoot View histogram representation
Enhanced productivity: Faster shoot-to-delivery
Adjust and control images while you shoot, using the intuitive display to manipulate RAW images in a range of thumbnail sizes.
  • The image automatically orients itself to the camera’s rotation
  • The handy loupe tool provides immediate access to focus control during the shoot
  • Use the lossless 16-bit file compression to speed up file handling without loss of image quality
Leaf Aptus-II 10 7 6
CCD Size mm 56 x 36 48 x 36 44 x 33
pixels 9288 x 6000 6726 x 5040 6144 x 4622
Resolution 56 MP 33 MP 28 MP
Capture Rate sec/fr 1 1.1 1
File Size MOS 112 MB 67 MB 53 MB
MOS Lossless Compression 78 MB 47 MB 31 MB
TIFF 16-bit 345 MB 190 MB 159 MB
8 bit RGB 172 MB 102 MB 80 MB
8 bit CMYK 229 MB 136 MB 106 MB
ISO Sensitivity 100-800 50-800 50-800
Leaf SensorFlex Yes No No
Color Depth 16 bits (65,536 levels per channel)
Dynamic Range 12 f-stops
Color Mgt Workflow Range of 12 profiles including factory profiles, plus optional ability for users to create their own custom camera profiles.
Leaf RAW file format A standard, open RAW format compatible with many leading applications
LCD Screen 6 x 7 cm (3.5 in) Advanced, bright, high-contrast touch screen interface for indoor or outdoor work
View Camera Compatibile Yes
Dimensions W 95 x H 82 x D 59 mm
Weight 600 g (1.3lb)