Academic Imaging Associates
Digital Imaging, Technology & Services
For Libraries, Archives, Museums & Scientific Institutions
Leaf Aptus Series Digital Backs
Leaf Aptus-II Series of Digital Camera Backs
- Offers capture speeds as fast as 1 second per frame.
- Fastest image transfer speed, by using the latest FireWire 800 technology.
- Fastest Read/Write speeds taking advantage of the newest CompactFlash (CF) card technology
- Uncompromised Image Quality
- The Leaf Aptus-II delivers stunning, 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-stops of dynamic range provides unmatched detail, richness and color, low noise, and striking highlights
- Broad ISO: from 50 to 800
- Complete Control: Functionality and Portability
The Leaf design incorporates a variety of unique features. The Leaf Aptus-II features a new, brighter 6 x 7 cm touch screen, enabling you to check your shots under all kinds of challenging lighting conditions, both in-studio and outside, as well as a wide range of functions, 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: name images/folders and predefine settings per shoot
- Histogram representation
- Enhanced Productivity: Faster shoot-to-delivery
With the Leaf Aptus-II, you can adjust and control your image as you shoot with the intuitive display, allowing you to manipulate your RAW images in a range of thumbnail sizes. The image is automatically oriented according to the back's orientation.
Other features include:
- Loupe tool for focusing during the shoot
- Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, and previews on a portable HP iPAQ
- Lossless 16-bit file compression accelerates file handling without loss of image quality
- Flexibility: Shoot Your Best in Any Situation
- The Leaf Aptus-II lets you shoot anywhere
- Range of storage options: CF card, Leaf Digital Magazine, FireWire disk, computer hard disk
- Compatible with medium- and large-format cameras: use wide-angle lenses and shift & tilt movements
- Compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom, Apple Aperture, and other leading software applications for processing Leaf uncompressed RAW files
