February 12, 2010


We are happy to announce the availability of the new Leaf Aptus-II 8 40 MP medium format digital camera back, the newest addition to the Leaf Aptus-II product family. At a capture rate of under 0.8 seconds per frame, delivering a sustainable burst of 60 full resolution images per minute, it is the fastest back in the industry.

The Leaf Aptus-II 8 features the same high quality sensor technology as Leaf’s flagship product, the Leaf Aptus-II 10, a 56 MP camera back. This system is geared towards the professional photographer looking for the highest quality available, and at affordable pricing.

As a Leaf user, you already rely on Leaf for accurate color renditions that add shape and superior film-like quality, the Leaf Aptus-II 8 is designed to deliver the highest image quality, with true to life skin tones, for portrait, fashion and detailed images for any technical photography requirements.

Delivering a combination of the highest quality captures and the fastest digital back system, the Leaf Aptus-II 8 also offers our customers unmatched flexibility:

  • Choice of connecting to over 80 camera platforms

  • Ability to connect to large format cameras

  • Open file format with the choice of tethered shooting to either Leaf Capture or Capture One software applications



Leaf Aptus-II 8 specification highlights

CCD

44 x 33mm

Resolution

40 MP

Capture rate

0.8 sec/frame

ISO sensitivity

80-800

Dynamic range

12 f-stops



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