Leaf Aptus
Leaf Aptus digital camera backs

Get the right shot the first time.

Leaf products are built around sensor technology that makes no compromises, and image quality that has no limits. The Leaf Aptus digital camera backs deliver stunning, state-of-the-art image quality that is superior to any capture device available in the industry, regardless of resolution. You’ll benefit from the speed, quality and flexibility that puts Leaf in a class of its own. These improved shooting capabilities combined with large storage options give you the flexibility to meet the most demanding shooting situations. Plus you can get your jobs done faster with the Leaf unique wireless display technology and RAW format, that uses MOS Compressed to reduce file size and facilitate teamwork both on location and in the studio. Leaf makes no compromises, and image quality that has no limits.

Leaf Aptus 75
Top quality for the specialist commercial photographer.
The Leaf Aptus 75 has a 33.3-MP sensor, with 7.2-micron pixel size, providing outstanding richness of detail and color, deep dynamic range, and striking highlights and shadows. The Leaf Aptus 75 captures at 1.7 seconds per frame, or 35 frames per minute, with a CCD size of 6726 x 5040 pixels.


Leaf Aptus 65
High resolution for the versatile commercial photographer
The Leaf Aptus 65 camera back delivers vibrant, detailed images in-studio or on location, indoors or outdoors. It is the solution for professionals seeking value without compromising image quality, flexibility or productivity. The Leaf Aptus 65 captures at 1.5 seconds per frame, or 40 frames per minute, with a CCD size of 6144 x 4622 pixels.



 
 

Larger digital sensors
Leaf is about technology that makes no compromises, and image quality that has no limits. The Leaf Aptus family offers professional photographers a range of digital camera backs that set you apart from the competition.
 
 
Highest Speed
The Leaf Aptus Series of digital camera backs offers capture speeds as fast as 0.87 seconds per frame, or 70 frames per minute, giving you the freedom and flexibility to realize your vision.
  • Fastest image transfer speed, by using the latest FireWire 800 technologies (only supported in Aptus S-Series)
  • Fastest Read/Write speeds using SanDisk’s newest CompactFlash (CF) card

Uncompromised Image Quality
The Leaf Aptus family 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 sensor, an impressive 7.2 micron pixel-size, that provides unmatched detail richness and color, low noise, and striking highlights and shadows - for the broadest dynamic range
  • Broad ISO: from 25 to 800 (depending on back model)

Complete Control: Functionality and Portability
Leaf’s design incorporates a variety of unique features, for maximizing your style of work. The Leaf Aptus features a huge 6 x 7 cm touch screen and is the perfect workspace and light table, enabling a wide range of functions, directly on the camera back, including:

  • Edit and adjust the actual RAW image, even on the back’s screen
  • Pre-defined and custom settings display excellent image quality immediately
  • Portable file management: easily create and name files and directories for file storage
  • Range of pre-shoot setup options: create image settings, as well as file and folder names
  • Conveniently annotate individual files with custom text, even in portable mode, using an on-screen keyboard
  • Handy editing tools: flag, move, and sort your images
  • Quick access to gray balance, spot meter, and 1:1 zoom on screen
  • User button: takes you instantly to the functions you use most, such as histogram and image flagging (simple to personalize)

Enhanced Productivity: Faster Shoot-to-delivery
With the Leaf Aptus, 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 camera’s rotation
  • Use the handy loupe tool for immediate access to focus control during the shoot
  • Enjoy wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, or view the images on a portable HP iPAQ
  • Use the Mos Compressed 16-bit file to speed up file handling without loss of image quality

Flexibility: Shoot Your Best in Any Situation

The Leaf Aptus offers you a range of options that enable you to shoot anywhere.
  • Maximum portability with a 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 and other leading software applications for processing Leaf uncompressed RAW files
Excellent Support
At Leaf, we understand how much you count on immediate, timely service and support. That is why we’ve implemented a worldwide network of partners, with dedicated support teams only a phone call away.
At Leaf, we understand how much you count on immediate, timely service and support. That is why we’ve implemented a worldwide network of partners, with dedicated support teams only a phone call away.

Long Term Investment
Your Leaf back has the highest resale value on the market, even after many years of use. And to ensure that you can always be using the best, Leaf offers an industry-leading upgrade policy. Your Leaf back has the highest resale value on the market, even after many years of use. And to ensure that you can always be using the best, Leaf offers an industry-leading upgrade policy.

Leaf Aptus 75 65
CCD Size mm 48 x 36 44 x 33
        pixels 6726 x 5040 6144 x 4622
Resolution 33 MP 28 MP
Capture Rate sec/fr 1.7 1.5
File Size MOS 63 MB 53 MB
MOS Compressed 35 MB 31 MB
TIFF 16-bit 190 MB 159 MB
8 bit RGB 95 MB 80 MB
8 bit CMYK 127 MB 106 MB
ISO Sensitivity 50-800 50-800
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) touch screen interface
View Camera Compatibile Yes
Dimensions W 95 x H 82 x D 59 mm
Weight 600 g (1.3lb)