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.

Leaf Aptus-II Leaf Aptus-II 10 56 MP
The Leaf Aptus-II 10 lets you capture what was previously impossible, with a revolutionary, digital sensor that offers True Wide Frame shooting. This 56mm x 36mm sensor offers a higher resolution (56MP) and allows for fullwidth imaging.
The Leaf Aptus-II 10 has a 56 MP sensor, with 6.0-micron pixel size. The Leaf Aptus-II 10 captures at 1.0 seconds per frame, with a CCD size of 9288 x 6000 pixels. More info
   
Leaf Aptus-II Leaf Aptus-II 10R 56 MP
The Leaf Aptus-II 10R is an exclusive, innovative, high-end digital camera back, geared to the practical needs of professional photographers that often need to change camera orientation, and is the only back with an internal rotating sensor. The Leaf Aptus-II 10 has a 56 MP sensor, with 6.0-micron pixel size. The Leaf Aptus-II 10R captures at 1.0 seconds per frame, with a CCD size of 9288 x 6000 pixels. More info
   
Leaf Aptus-II Leaf Aptus-II 8 40 MP
The Leaf Aptus-II 8 is the fastest back, with a capture rate under 0.8 secs/frame, and a sustainable burst of 60 full res images per minute. This 44mm x 33mm sensor offers a 40 MP resolution, with 6.0-micron pixel size. The Leaf Aptus-II 8 captures at 0.8 seconds per frame, with a CCD size of 7360 x 5562 pixels. More info
   
Leaf Aptus-II Leaf Aptus-II 7 33 MP
The Leaf Aptus-II 7 captures in film-like quality that rivals any capture device available in the industry. This 48mm x 36mm sensor offers 33 MP resolution sensor, with 7.2-micron pixel size. The Leaf Aptus-II 7 captures at 1.1 seconds per frame, with a CCD size of 6726 x 5040 pixels. More info
   
Leaf Aptus-II Leaf Aptus-II 6 28 MP
The Leaf Aptus-II 6 lets you take advantage of a range of features on the bright and high contrast LCD touch screen, letting you shoot anywhere. This 44mm x 33mm sensor offers a 28 MP resolution sensor, with 7.2-micron pixel size. The Leaf Aptus-II 6 captures at 1.0 seconds per frame, with a CCD size of 6144 x 4622 pixels. More info
   
Leaf Aptus-II Leaf Aptus-II 5 22 MP
The Leaf Aptus-II 5 is one of the fastest backs available, and the most affordable Leaf camera back. This 48mm x 36mm sensor offers a 22 MP resolution sensor, with 9.0-micron pixel size. The Leaf Aptus-II 5 captures at 0.9 seconds per frame, with a CCD size of 5356 x 4056 pixels. More info

 

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 0.8 seconds per frame, 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
  • You, your client or an art director can use the Leaf Capture Remote app to preview shots during the shoot on an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch
  • Use the Mos Compressed 16-bit file to speed up file handling without loss of image quality
Leaf Aptus-II 10 8 7 6 5
CCD Size mm 56 x 36 44 x 33 48 x 36 44 x 33 48 x 36
pixels 9288 x 6000 7360 x 5562 6726 x 5040 6144 x 4622 5356 x 4056
Resolution 56 MP 40 MP 33 MP 28 MP 22 MP
Capture Rate sec/fr 1 0.8 1.1 1 0.9
File Size MOS 112 MB 80 MB 67 MB 53 MB 42 MB
MOS Compressed 78 MB 56 MB 47 MB 31 MB 21 MB
TIFF 16-bit 345 MB 240 MB 190 MB 159 MB 128 MB
8 bit RGB 172 MB 120 MB 102 MB 80 MB 63 MB
8 bit CMYK 229 MB 160 MB 136 MB 106 MB 84 MB
ISO Sensitivity 80-800 80-800 50-800 50-800 25-400
Leaf SensorFlex Yes No No 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)