Kodak Aptus-II User Manual

Leaf Aptus-II

Digital Camera Backs

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.

True Wide Frame Sensor

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.

Highest Speed

The 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, lm-like quality that is superior
to any capture device available in the industry, regardless of

resolution.

• Unique color lters 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 le storage

• Annotate individual les 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 le management: name images/folders and predene
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

• Loupe tool for focusing during the shoot

• Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, and previews on a portable
HP iPAQ

• Lossless 16-bit le compression accelerates le 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 les

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.

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 are always using the
best, Leaf offers an industry-leading upgrade policy.

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/frame) 1 1.1 1

67 MB

File Size MOS 115 MB

MOS lossless compression 78 MB 47 MB 31 MB

TIFF 16-bit 345 MB 204 MB 159 MB

8 bit RGB 172 MB 102 MB 80 MB

8 bit CMYK 229 MB 136 MB 106 MB

ISO Sensitivity 50-800 50-800 50-800

Digital Image

Color depth

Dynamic range

Color management workflow

Leaf RAW file format

16 bits (65,536 levels per channel)

12 f-stops

Range of 12 proles including factory proles, plus optional ability for users to create their own custom camera proles

A standard, open RAW format compatible with many leading applications

LCD Screen

Operation

Size

Languages English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese

File management Preshoot le naming, image agging, full browsing and le management, creation of job folders, custom le annotations

Image viewing Preview of up to 20 images on one screen, true 1:1 zoom to verify focus

Image measuring tools Histogram, exposure alarms, average exposure meter, spot meter (f-stop)

Image settings Custom and preset gray balance, ISO, selectable image-setting tags, IPTC and EXIF metadata

Advanced, bright, high-contrast touch screen interface for indoor or outdoor work

6 x 7 cm (3.5 in.)

Portable Storage

Options CF card type I and II, Leaf Digital Magazine High-volume portable FireWire disks

Tested CF cards

SanDisk Extreme series (recommended) including Extreme IV, SanDisk Ultra II, Lexar CF Pro series, Ridata Supreme
Series and Transcend 300X

Cameras Supported

Mamiya 645AFD, 645AFD II, 645AFDIII, RZ67, RZ67 Pro II, RZ Pro IId, RB67

Hasselblad H1, H2 and V series (not including 200 and 2000 versions)

Contax 645AF

Fuji GX680II, GX680III

Bronica SQA/SQAi/ ETRSi

Compatible view cameras Alpa, Arca, Cambo, Horseman, Linhof, Sinar, Toyo, Rollei X-Act2 and others via Leaf Graok or third-party adapters

Portable Power

Leaf battery 2350 mAh power

Third-party compatible battery

Samsung SBL-160; 1850 mAh power (single-size battery)
Samsung SBL-320; 3200 mAh power (dual-size battery)

Additional

Properties Dimensions: W 95 x H 82 x D 59 mm, Weight: 600 g (1.3lb)

Operating conditions Back: 0°–40°C (32°–104°F), Digital Magazine: 5°–50°C (41°–122°F), Humidity: 15%–80% RH (non-condensing)

Conformed Standards CE, FCC, CSA , RoHS

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About Leaf: Our Science Your Art

Since introducing the world’s rst digital camera back (DCB) in 1992, Leaf has been recognized as a worldwide leader in the professional
photography market. With extensive knowledge of image processing, color management and le conversion technology, Leaf has become
the preferred professional digital camera vendor for the world’s leading photographers.

For more information visit www.leaf-photography.com

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