Leaf Aptus 22, Leaf Aptus 17

Leaf Aptus 22, Leaf Aptus 17 

The next generation of portable and studio digital camera backs has 

arrived—and its name is the Leaf® Aptus. Leaf Aptus is built for the 

portability and ease-of-use you love, yet delivers the toughness and 

efficient workflow you need. The Leaf Aptus product line includes 

the Leaf Aptus 22 and Leaf Aptus 17, with resolutions of 22 and 17 

megapixels respectively. This extraordinary back combines intuitive 

design, robust shooting, and an efficient workflow with exceptional 

image quality. As the world's first camera back with a built-in 

6 x 7 cm LCD and a touch-screen user interface, the Leaf Aptus 

allows you to work intuitively, accessing any point on your image 

with one touch for quick evaluation. 

With the Leaf Aptus, you can shoot at a rate of up to 1.2 sec per 

frame and with an uninterrupted burst of 1000 frames. You'll streamline 

your work with pre-shoot settings and powerful image-editing tools. 

These capabilities, combined with spacious storage options, give 

you the flexibility to meet the most demanding shoot situations and 

customer requirements. Unique display technology, a new raw HDR 

format (cHDR) that uses lossless compression to reduce file size, and 

a completely new Leaf Capture 10 application enhance workflow 

and teamwork both on location and in the studio. 

All this without losing sight of what's most important to you and to 

us: the uncompromised image quality that you count on from Leaf. 

Intuitive design 

• 6 x 7 cm LCD 

Easily evaluate and edit your images with the world's first LCD 

of this size. 

• Touch-screen interface 

Easily touch any spot on your image during a shoot, for quick and 

easy evaluation. 

• User button 

Return instantly to the functions you use most as you shoot. 

Robust shooting 

• Fast capture rate 

Rate of up to 1.2 sec per frame enables you to capture the decisive 

moment. 

• Flexible storage options 

Choose the storage method that fits each shooting situation. On 

location, try a light CF card, or shoot to the fast and removable 

20 GB or 30 GB Leaf Digital Magazine. Shoot directly to a highvolume 

portable FireWire disk if you need to capture thousands 

of images in a row, or shoot straight to a computer when feasible. 

• Durable, robust design 

The Leaf Aptus is built to last. Its chassis is made from aircraftgrade 

aluminum for reliability and longevity. 

Efficient Workflow 

• Pre-shoot setup 

Save time on post-shoot organization and processing. Determine 

your image settings, name images and shoot folders, and even 

copyright your images before you shoot them. 

Leaf Capture 10 

• Unique Digital Loupe tool 

A digital Loupe tool is included in the new Leaf Capture 10 

software. This feature enables you to access high-resolution raw 

data directly from any size preview or thumbnail. 

• Image editing tool 

Enables you to adjust, select, and process images quickly and 

efficiently. 

Master Your Image www.leaf-photography.com

Leaf Aptus Specifications 

Technology: 

Full frame CCD 

Dual Sensor Readout (DSR) for double capture speed (patent pending) 

Cooling fan for efficient heat removal 

Resolution: 

Leaf Aptus 22: 5356 x 4056 


CCD format (4:3 ratio): 

Leaf Aptus 22: 48 x 36 mm 

Leaf Aptus 17: 43.2 x 31.7 mm 

Dynamic Range: 

12 f-stops 

Color Depth: 

16-bit (65,536 levels per color) 

ISO: 

25, 50, 100, 200, 400 

File Size (Leaf Aptus 22/Leaf Aptus 17): 

Leaf 16-bit HDR file: 126MB/99MB 

Leaf 16-bit raw HDR file: 42MB/33MB 

Compressed raw 16-bit HDR (cHDR) Lossless cHDR: ~21MB/~17MB 

8-bit RGB: 63MB/48MB 

8-bit CMYK: 84MB/65MB 

Capture Speed: 

Up to 1.2 sec per frame (depends on configuration) 

LCD Screen (built in): 

Size: 3.5 in. 

Pixels: 211,680 

Advanced touch-screen interface 

Functionality on LCD: 

Pre-shoot file naming, image flags, full browsing and file management, 

create job folders, preview up to 20 images on one screen, true zoom 

to verify focus, histogram, exposure alarms, average exposure meter, 

spot meter (f-stop), custom and preset gray balance, ISO, selectable 

image-setting tags, metadata, custom file annotations, and more 

Battery type: 

Leaf battery: 2350 mAh power 

Or third party batteries compatible with: 

www.leaf-photography.com 

• Samsung SBL-160; 1850 mAh power (single size battery) 

• Samsung SBL-320; 3200 mAh power (dual size battery) 

Portable storage options: 

Compact Flash (CF) card type II (read/write speed depends on CF) 

The following CF cards are compatible and tested: 

• SanDisk Extreme TM III (recommended for best performance) 

• SanDisk Ultra ® II 

• Lexar CF Pro Series 80x 

20 GB or 30 GB Digital Magazine (read/write speed—17 MB per sec) 

High-volume portable FireWire disks are optional 

Dimensions: 

Size: W95 x H82 x D59 

Weight: 600 gr. (1.3 lb) 

Operating Conditions: 

Back: 0-40° C (32-104° F) 

Digital Magazine: 5-50° C (41-122° F) 

Humidity: 15-80% RH (non-condensing) 

Conforms to: 

CE Mark, FCC, CSA 

Cameras Supported: 

Hasselblad: H1 and V series 

Mamiya: 645AFD, RZ67, RB67, 645AFD II, RZ67 Pro II 

Contax: 645AFD 

Fuji GX680 

Bronica SQA/ETRS 

View cameras: Sinar, Toyo, Cambo, Linhof, Horseman, Rollei X-Act, 

including Rollei electronic shutter, and others 

Creo Leaf Headquarters 

P.O. Box 330 

Herzlia Industrial Park 

46103 Herzlia B, Israel 

Tel. 972-9-959-7910 

Fax. 972-9-952-9143 

Creo Asia Pacific Ltd. 

3/F 625 King's Road 

North Point 

Hong Kong 

Tel. 852-2882-1011 

Fax. 852-2881-8897 

Leaf America 

8 Westchester Plaza 

Elmsford, NY 10523 

USA 

Tel. 866-4US-LEAF 

Fax. 866-487-4473 

Leaf Europe 

Waterloo Office Park 

Dreve Richelle 161 

B-1410 Waterloo, Belgium 

Tel. 32-2-352-2769 

Fax. 32-2-352-2817 

Creo Japan Inc. 

Ikebukuro TG Homest Bldg. 

1-17-8, Higashi-Ikebukuro 

Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0013 

Tel. 81.3.5954.9050 

Fax. 81.3.5954.9055 

©Copyright 2005 Kodak. The products mentioned in this document are trademarks or service marks of Creo Inc.,a subsidiary of Kodak ,and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Other company and brand, 

product and service names are for identification purposes only and may be trade-marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Data subject to change without notice. Catalog no. 650-00553D-EN 

Creo, 

a subsidiary of Kodak

Highest SPEED 

The Leaf Aptus S-Series digital camera backs 

achieve the fastest shooting speed in the industry. 

The Leaf Aptus 54S captures at 0.87 seconds per 

frame, or 75 frames per minute. Burst depths are now 

practically unlimited, and portable shooting is now 

an unparalleled 53 frames per minute using the latest 

communication, chipset and CF technologies. 

Superior IMAGE QUALITY 

Leaf is about technology that makes no compromises, 

and image quality that has no limits. As an image 

connoisseur, you know how important fi lm-like quality 

is—and the Leaf Aptus 54S camera back delivers 

it. The 22--megapixel sensor means lush color, fi ne 

detail, rich highlights and deep shadows—all in a high 

dynamic range. And because you can view your RAW 

images at 100%, even on the back itself, you control 

the quality at all times. 

Maximum PORTABILITY 

The Leaf Aptus 54S offers you a range of options 

that enable you to shoot anywhere, including wireless 

connectivity via Bluetooth. 

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. 

Unique FUNCTIONALITY 

Leaf has designed a large variety of unique features 

and options, dedicated to maximizing the way you 

work. The spacious 6 x 7 cm touch screen puts you one 

tap away from a variety of functions and pre-defi ned 

settings you need both before and during the shoot. 

Protecting your 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. 

Leaf Aptus 54S 

Full-frame and high-speed, for 

commercial & fashion photography 

Speed 

• Fastest back in the market 

• Fastest image transfer speed, achieved by using the latest FireWire 

800 technologies 

• Fastest Read/Write speeds using SanDisk’s newest CompactFlash 

(CF) card 

Image quality 

• 1:1 zoom, editing and adjusting on the actual, RAW image 

• Widest range of ISO: from 25 to 400 

• Impressive 9 micron pixels for the broadest dynamic range 

• 12 f-stop dynamic range 

• Sharp, rich detail and fi lm-like quality 

Functionality and portability 

The Leaf Aptus huge 6 x 7 cm touch screen is your perfect workspace 

and light table, enabling a wide range of functions, directly on the 

camera back, including: 

• Pre-defi ned and custom settings provide excellent image quality 

immediately 

• Portable fi le management: easily create and name fi les and 

directories for fi le storage 

• Conveniently annotate individual fi les with text entered, even in 

portable mode, using an on-screen keyboard 

• Intuitively display and manipulate your RAW images in a range of 

thumbnail sizes, so you can adjust and control your image as you shoot 

• Automatic orientation of the image according to camera rotation 

• Useful Loupe tool for immediate access to focus control during a shoot 

• Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, option to HP iPaq 

• Ability to use a CF card and any portable hard drive, Leaf or other 

Leaf RAW fi le format 

The only standard, open, RAW fi le format available to professional 

photographers 

User button 

• Simple to personalize for a variety of functions 

• Designed for easy reach while shooting hand-held 

Winning Combination 

Only the Leaf Aptus 54S camera back gives you this exceptional 

combination of speed, quality, functionality and portability—and the 

freedom to shoot your way. 

Leaf Aptus S-Series Digital Camera Backs The fastest camera backs in the market 

Photography: Markus Klinko & Indrani

Specifi cations 

CCD size: 

5356 x 4056 pixels 

48 mm x 36 mm 

Dynamic range: 

12 f-stops 

Color depth: 

16 bits (65,536 levels per channel) 

ISO: 

25, 50, 100, 200, 400 

File size: 

16-bit TIFF fi le: 126 MB 

16-bit Leaf RAW fi le: 42 MB 

Compressed (lossless) 16-bit Leaf RAW fi le: ~ 21 MB 

8-bit RGB: 63 MB 

8-bit CMYK: 84 MB 

Capture rate: 

0.87 seconds per frame 

(depends on camera and system confi guration) 

75 frames per minute 

Unlimited burst 

LCD screen: 

Size: 6 × 7 cm (3.5 in.) 

Advanced touch screen interface 

Available in 7 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, 

Italian, Chinese and Japanese 


Pre-shoot fi le naming, image fl ags, full browsing and fi le 

management, create job folders, preview up to 20 images on 

one screen, true 1:1 zoom to verify focus, histogram, exposure 

alarms, average exposure meter, spot meter (f-stop), custom and 

preset gray balance, ISO, selectable image-setting tags, IPTC 

and EXIF metadata, custom fi le annotations, and more 

Battery type: 


Or third-party batteries compatible with: 

• Samsung SBL-160; 1850 mAh power (single-size battery) 

• Samsung SBL-320; 3200 mAh power (dual-size battery) 

Kodak IL, Ltd. 

P.O.Box 330 

46103 Herzlia B 

Israel 

Tel. 972-9-959-7910 

Fax. 972-9-952-9143 



Elmsford NY 10523 

USA 


Fax. 866-487-4473 


Waterloo Offi ce Park 


B-1410 Waterloo 

Belgium 

Tel. 32-2-352-2769 


©2006 Kodak. All rights reserved. Leaf is a trademark of Kodak. Adobe, Photoshop, and 

Lightroom are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. FireWire is a trademark of Apple 

Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Catalog no. 650-00782A-EN 

Photography: Motalbetti + Cambell 

Leaf Asia Pacifi c 

Rm 1009, 10/F, 

Eight Commercial Tower 

8 Sun Yip Street, Siu Sai 

Wan Hong Kong 

Tel: 852-2896-7088 

Fax: 852-2898-1628 

Color Management: 

Range of 12 profi les, including: Adobe RGB, sRGB and 

ECI-RGB. Color or black-and-white mode 

Conforms to: 

CE, FCC, CSA , RoHS 


CF card type II (read/write speed depends on CF) 

Tested CF cards: 

• SanDisk Extreme series (recommended for best performance) 

• SanDisk Ultra II series 

• Lexar CF Pro series 

Leaf Digital Magazine (read/write speed: 17 MBps) 

High-volume portable FireWire disks 

Dimensions: 

Size: W 95 × H 82 × D 59 

Weight: 600 g (1.3 lb) 

Operating conditions: 

Back: 0°–40°C (32°–104°F) 

Digital Magazine: 5°–50° C (41°–122° F) 

Humidity: 15%–80% RH (non-condensing) 

Cameras supported: 

Hasselblad: H1, H2 and V series (not including 200 and 

2000 versions) 

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

Contax: 645AF 

Fuji: GX680II, GX680III 

Bronica: SQA/SQAi/ ETRSi 

View cameras: Arca, Alpa, Cambo, Horseman, Linhof, Sinar, 

Toyo, Rollei X-Act II - (including Rollei electronic shutter) - and 

others via Leaf Grafl ok or 3rd-party adaptors 

Kodak Japan Inc. 

Kenkyusha Bldg. 

2-9 Kanda Surugadai 

Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 101-0062 

Japan 

Tel 81-3-5259-9300 

Fax 81-3-5259-9325 

www.leaf-photography.com

Photographers: Warren du Preez & Nick Thornton-Jones 

Leaf Aptus 65 

High value for the versatile 

commercial photographer 

Leaf excellence. Affordable value. 

Now you can compete digitally with the world's top photographers, 

on location or in the studio. With the Leaf Aptus 65 camera back, 

you'll benefit from the quality, speed, and flexibility that put Leaf in 

a class of its own. 

Film-like image quality, with no compromises. 

As an image connoisseur, you know how important film-like quality 

is—and the Aptus 65 back delivers it. The 28-MP sensor means lush 

color, fine detail, rich highlights and deep shadows—all in a high 

dynamic range. 

Clear control, high productivity. 

Convenient, accurate touch-controls on a luxurious LCD touch screen 

of 6 x 7 cm and a straightforward workflow offer you high productivity 

and the freedom to create. And with storage options that include the 

30-GB Leaf Digital Magazine and CF cards, you can shoot wherever 

you want, for as long as you want. 

Uncompromised image quality 

• 7.2-micron pixels for broader dynamic range 

• Unique color filters for consistent and accurate color 

reproduction 

• Sharp, rich detail and film-like quality 

6 x 7-cm LCD touch screen: the sensation of 

complete control 

• Range of pre-shoot setup options: create image settings 

and file/folder names 

• Handy editing tools: flag, move, and sort your images 

• Quick access to gray balance, spot meter, and 100% zoom 

on screen 

Enhanced productivity: faster shoot-to-delivery 

• Setup options embedded in Leaf's raw file cut postproduction 

time 

• User button takes you instantly to the functions you use 

most, such as histogram or image flagging 

• Lossless 16-bit file compression speeds up file handling 

without loss of image quality 

Flexibility: shoot your best in any situation 

• Range of storage options: CF card, Leaf Digital Magazine 

of 20 or 30 GB, FireWire disk, computer hard disk 

• Compatible with medium- and large-format cameras: 

use wide-angle lenses and shift & tilt movements 

• Compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS2 for processing 

Leaf uncompressed raw files 

• Compatible with standard external batteries and hard drives 


Specifications: Leaf Aptus 65 

Technology: 



CCD size: 

6144 x 4622 pixels 

44 x 33 mm2 Dynamic range: 

12 f-stops 

Color depth: 


ISO: 

50, 100, 200, 400, 800 

File size: 

Leaf 16-bit HDR file: 159MB 

Leaf 16-bit raw HDR file: 53MB 

Compressed 16-bit HDR (lossless) file: ~ 31MB 

8-bit RGB: 80MB 

8-bit CMYK: 106MB 

Capture speed: 

Maximum shooting speed of 1.55 seconds per frame (depends on 

configuration) 

LCD screen: 

Size: 6 x 7 cm (3.5 in.) 

Pixels: 211,680 




create job folders, preview up to 20 images on one screen, true 

zoom to verify focus, histogram, exposure alarms, average exposure 

meter, spot meter (f-stop), custom and preset gray balance, ISO, 

selectable image-setting tags, IPTC and EXIF metadata, custom file 

annotations, and more 

Battery type: 






P.O. Box 330 



Tel. 972-9-959-7910 

Fax. 972-9-952-9143 



North Point 

Hong Kong 

Tel. 852-2882-1011 

Fax. 852-2881-8897 




USA 


Fax. 866-487-4473 





Tel. 32-2-352-2769 



Kenkyusha Bldg., 

2-9 Kanda Surugadai, 

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 

Tel. 81-3-5259-9300 

Fax. 81-3-5259-9365 

©Copyright 2006 Kodak. The products mentioned in this document are trademarks or service marks of Creo Inc., a subsidiary of Kodak, and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Adobe and Photoshop 

are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Data subject to change without notice. Catalog no. 650-00744A-EN 

©Copyright: Klaus Mellenthin and Lazi & Lazi 


Conforms to: 



Compact flash (CF) card type II (read/write speed depends on CF) 

The following CF cards are tested: 

• Sandisk Extreme III (recommended for best performance) 

• Sandisk Ultra II 


Leaf Digital Magazine (read/write speed—17 MB per sec) 


Dimensions: 

Size: W 95 x H 82 x D 59 

Weight: 600 g (1.3 lb) 


Back: 0-40°C (32-104°F) 

Digital Magazine: 5-50°C (41-122°F) 



Hasselblad: H1, H2 and V series 

Mamiya: 645AFD, 645AFD II, RZ67, RZ67 Pro II, RB67 

Contax: 645AF 

Fuji: GX680 

Bronica: SQA/ETRS 

View cameras: Sinar, Toyo, Cambo, Linhof, Horseman, 

Rollei X-Act, including Rollei electronic shutter, and others 

Creo, 


High value for the versatile portrait photographer 

Leaf excellence. Affordable VALUE 

Now you can compete digitally with the world’s top 

photographers, on location or in the studio. With the Leaf 

Aptus 65S camera back, you’ll benefi t from the speed, 

quality and fl exibility that put Leaf in a class of its own. 

Highest SPEED 

The Leaf Aptus S-Series digital camera backs achieve 

the fastest shooting speed in the industry. The Leaf 

Aptus 65S captures at 0.95 seconds per frame, 

or 62 frames per minute. Burst depths are now 

practically unlimited, and portable shooting is now an 

unparalleled 53 frames per minute. 



and image quality that has no limits. As an image 

connoisseur, you know how important fi lm-like quality 

is—and the Leaf Aptus 65S camera back delivers 

it. The 28-megapixel sensor means lush color, fi ne 

detail, rich highlights and deep shadows—all in a high 

dynamic range. 













work. The spacious 6 x 7 cm touch screen puts you one 









Speed 





(CF) card 

Image quality 



• Impressive 7.2 micron pixels for the broadest dynamic range 


• Sharp, rich detail and fi lm-like quality 






immediately 





• Intuitively display and manipulate your RAW images in a range of 

thumbnail sizes views, so you can adjust and control your image as 

you shoot 







photographers 

User button 




Only the Leaf Aptus 65S camera back gives you this exceptional 

combination of speed, quality, functionality and portability—and the 

freedom to shoot your way. 


Photography: Derrick Lim


CCD size: 

6144 x 4622 pixels 

44 mm x 33 mm 


12 f-stops 

Color depth: 


ISO: 

50, 100, 200, 400, 800 

File size: 






Capture rate: 

0.95 seconds per frame 

(depends on camera and system confi guration) 



LCD screen: 

Size: 6 x 7 cm (3.5 in.) 





Pre-shoot fi le naming, image fl ags, full browsing and fi le 

management, create job folders, preview up to 20 images on 

one screen, true 1:1 zoom to verify focus, histogram, exposure 

alarms, average exposure meter, spot meter (f-stop), custom and 

preset gray balance, ISO, selectable image-setting tags, IPTC 

and EXIF metadata, custom fi le annotations, and more 

Battery type: 






P.O.Box 330 


Israel 

Tel. 972-9-959-7910 

Fax. 972-9-952-9143 




USA 


Fax. 866-487-4473 





Belgium 

Tel. 32-2-352-2769 





Photography: Paul Tsang 


Rm 1009, 10/F, 



Wan Hong Kong 

Tel: 852-2896-7088 

Fax: 852-2898-1628 




Conforms to: 










Dimensions: 

Size: W 95 × H 82 × D 59 

Weight: 600 g (1.3 lb) 


Back: 0°–40°C (32°–104°F) 







Contax: 645AF 










Japan 

Tel 81-3-5259-9300 

Fax 81-3-5259-9325 


Photography: Alex Kucherenko Client: Leon Popov, Joaillerie 


The leader in image quality 

Get the right shotƒthe first time. 

The Leaf Aptus 75 camera back delivers stunning, state-of-the-art 

image quality that is superior to any capture format available in the 

industry—film or digital, regardless of resolution. 

Leaf is about sensor technology that makes no compromises, and 

image quality that has no limits. The 33.3-MP sensor, with 

7.2-micron pixel size, provides unmatched richness of detail and 

color, deep dynamic range, and striking highlights and shadows. 

The spacious, 6x7-cm touch screen puts you in complete control, 

with easy access to the settings you need both before and during 

the shoot. 

Leaf Aptus 75 is a camera back that increases your productivity while 

you concentrate on your images. With its manageable file sizes, you'll 

have no trouble processing, sending, and maintaining your files. 

Shoot how you like, where you like—the large choice of storage 

options, including the 30 GB Digital Magazine, gives you flexibility 

you've never had before. 

Only Leaf Aptus gives you this exceptional combination of quality, 

productivity, control, flexibility—and freedom to shoot your way. 

Uncompromised image quality 

• 7.2-micron pixels for broader dynamic range 

• Unique color filters for consistent and accurate color 

reproduction 

• Sharp, rich detail and film-like quality 

6x7-cm LCD touch screen: the sensation of 

complete control 

• Range of pre-shoot setup options : create image settings 

and file/folder names 

• Handy editing tools: flag, move, and sort your images 

• Quick access to gray balance, spot meter, and 100% 

zoom on screen 

Enhanced productivity: faster shoot-to-delivery 

• Setup options embedded in Leaf's raw file cut postproduction 

time 

• User wheel takes you instantly to the functions you use 

most, such as histogram or image flagging 

• Lossless 16-bit file compression speeds up file handling 

without loss of image quality 

Flexibility: Shoot your best in any situation 

• Range of storage options: CF card, 20 or 30 GB 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 CS for processing 

Leaf uncompressed raw files, standard external batteries, 

and external hard drives 


Leaf Aptus 75 Specifications 

Technology: 

Full-frame CCD 



CCD Size: 

6726 x 5040 pixels 

48 x 36 mm 

Dynamic Range: 

12 f-stops 

Color Depth: 


ISO: 

50, 100, 200, 400, 800 

File Size: 

Leaf 16-bit HDR file: 190MB 

Leaf 16-bit raw HDR file: 63MB 

Compressed 16-bit HDR (lossless) file: ~35MB 

8-bit RGB: 95MB 

8-bit CMYK: 127MB 

Capture Speed: 

1.85 second per frame (depends on configuration) 

LCD Screen: 

Size: 6 x 7 cm (3.5 in) 

Pixels: 211,680 




create job folders, preview up to 20 images on one screen, true zoom 

to verify focus, histogram, exposure alarms, average exposure meter, 

spot meter (f-stop), custom and preset gray balance, ISO, selectable imagesetting 

tags, IPTC & EXIF metadata, custom file annotations, and more 

Battery Type: 






P.O. Box 330 



Tel. 972-9-959-7910 

Fax. 972-9-952-9143 



North Point 

Hong Kong 

Tel. 852-2882-1011 

Fax. 852-2881-8897 




USA 


Fax. 866-487-4473 





Tel. 32-2-352-2769 






Tel. 81.3.5954.9050 

Fax. 81.3.5954.9055 

©Copyright 2005 Kodak. The products mentioned in this document are trademarks or service marks of Creo Inc., a subsidiary of Kodak ,and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Other company and brand, 

product and service names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Data subject to change without notice. Catalog no. 650-00695B-EN 

©Copyright: Lazi & Lazi 


Conforms to: 


Portable Storage Options: 

Compact Flash (CF) card type II (read/write speed depends on CF) 

The following CF cards are tested: 

• SanDisk Extreme III (recommended for best performance) 

• SanDisk Ultra ® II 


30 GB Digital Magazine (read/write speed—17 MB per sec) 


Dimensions: 

Size: W95 x H82 x D59 

Weight: 600 g (1.3 lb) 

Operating Conditions: 

Back: 0-40° C (32-104° F) 

Digital Magazine: 5-50° C (41-122° F) 


Cameras Supported: 

Hasselblad: H1 and V series 

Mamiya: 645AFD, 645AFD II, RZ67, RZ67 Pro II, RB67 

Contax: 645AF 

Fuji: GX680 

Bronica: SQA/ETRS 

View cameras: Sinar, Toyo, Cambo, Linhof, Horseman, Rollei X-Act, 

including Rollei electronic shutter, and others 

Creo, 


Highest SPEED 

The Leaf Aptus S-Series of digital camera backs 

achieves the fastest shooting speed in the industry. 

The Leaf Aptus 75S captures at 1.1 seconds per 

frame, and 53 frames per minute. Burst depths are 

now practically unlimited, and portable shooting is 

now an unparalleled 45 frames per minute using the 

latest communication, chipset and CF technologies. 


The Leaf Aptus 75S delivers stunning, state-of-the-art 

image quality that is superior to any capture device 

available in the industry, regardless of resolution. 


and image quality that has no limits. The 33.3megapixel 

sensor, with its large, 7.2 micron pixel 

size, provides unmatched richness of detail and color, 

high dynamic range, low noise and striking highlights 

and shadows. And because you can view your RAW 

images at 100%, even on the back itself, you control 

the quality at all times. 




work. The spacious 6 × 7 cm touch screen puts you one 


















The leader in speed and image quality 

Speed 





(CF) card 

Image quality 



• Impressive 7.2 micron pixels for the broadest dynamic range 







immediately 





• Intuitively display and manipulate your RAW images in a range 

of thumbnail sizes, full-screen or with a magnifi cation of 16-400% 

views, so you can adjust and control your image as you shoot 







photographers 

User button 




Only the Leaf Aptus 75S gives you an exceptional combination of speed, 

quality, functionality, portability and the freedom to shoot your way. 


Photography: Nihal Gunduz


CCD size: 

6726 x 5040 pixels 

48 mm x 36 mm 


12 f-stops 

Color depth: 


ISO: 

50, 100, 200, 400, 800 

File size: 






Capture rate: 

1.1 seconds per frame (depends on camera and system confi guration) 



LCD screen: 

Size: 6 × 7 cm (3.5 in.) 





Preshoot fi le naming, image fl agging, full browsing and fi le 

management, creation of job folders, preview of up to 20 

images on one screen, true 1:1 zoom to verify focus, histogram, 

exposure alarms, average exposure meter, spot meter (f-stop), 

custom and preset gray balance, ISO, selectable image-setting 

tags, IPTC and EXIF metadata, custom fi le annotations, and more 

Battery type: 






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Dimensions: 

Size: W 95 × H 82 × D 59 

Weight: 600 g (1.3 lb) 


Back: 0°–40°C (32°–104°F) 







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Japan 

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Leaf’s medium format digitaL camera 

Introducing the new Leaf AFi 

Medium format digital camera 

Leaf is proud to present Leaf AFi, the nextgeneration, 

medium format digital camera for 

top professional photographers. 

The Leaf AFi digital camera integrates new and specially 

designed components into a single product, creating the 

optimal camera for digital photographers. It includes a 

professional medium format camera, high-quality autofocus 

digital (AFD) Schneider-Kreuznach lenses, and an 

advanced Leaf digital camera back. 

Designed for high-resolution digital shooting 

The Leaf AFi provides you with a 6 x 6 medium format 

digital camera that can be used in both hand-held and 

tripod positions. You can shoot both in portrait and 

landscape orientation without turning the camera. It delivers 

groundbreaking shooting speeds and a unique 6 x 7 cm 

touch screen where you can view a true 

1:1 RAW image. 

This is the camera for professional photographers who 

require the combination of Leaf’s world-renowned, 

uncompromising quality, unbeatable speed, and intuitive 

control—all enclosed in a simple-to-use and robust system. 

The camera is flexible, easily adaptable, and seamlessly 

integrated into one unit.

tHe Leaf afi sYstem iNtegrates tHe NeW Leaf aPtus s-series digitaL camera BacKs 

Unique features 

The following advantages, ranging from usability and 

handling to exceptional results, are exclusive to the 

Leaf AFi digital camera. 

Shooting experience: 

• Adjustable control grip enables ergonomically correct 

shooting positions 

• Display in the grip for viewing camera settings from any 

shooting position 

• Direct-drive mirror with little or no vibration 

• The huge 6 X 7 cm touch screen puts you one tap away 

from a variety of functions and pre-defined settings you 

need both before and during the shoot. 

Camera attributes: 

• Changeable viewfinder system (waist level or 

90°/prism view) 

• Specially designed Schneider-Kreuznach digital lenses 

for speed and image sharpness 

• Flash synchronization, as fast as 1/1000 second 

• Built-in 6 x 7 cm touch screen LCD 

Leaf Aptus Leaf Aptus AFi Performance Table 

About Leaf 

Since introducing its first digital camera back in 1992, Leaf 

has become a world-renowned leader in the domain of 

professional photography. Leaf’s extensive knowledge in image 

processing, color management and file conversion technology 

is part of the Leaf legacy. Leaf’s success has been paralleled by 

the success of its parent company, Creo, now part of Kodak. 


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Handling and control: 

• Switching between portrait and landscape by turning 

only the camera back, not the camera 

• Combined analog and digital interface for quick access 

to camera settings 

• Full remote control from the computer 

• Screen interface available in seven languages 

• Easily upgradable firmware 

Available Lenses 

The following lenses were specially developed for the Leaf 

AFi digital camera: 

• AFD Xenotar 2.8/80 PQS 

• AFD Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HFT PQS 

• AFD Tele-Xenar 2.8/180 PQ 

• AFD Variogon 4.6/60-140 PQS 

• AFD Tele-Xenar 4/150 HFT-PQS 

More autofocus lenses will be available shortly following the camera release. 

Compatible with existing Rollei 6008 lenses. 

File Size 

CCD Size Resolution Pixel Count TIFF (16-bit) MOS Sensitivity 

Leaf Afi-75 48 mm x 36 mm 33 MP 6726 x 5040 190 MB 63 MB 50-800 

Leaf Afi-65 44 mm x 33 mm 28 MP 6144 x 4622 159 MB 53 MB 50-800 

Leaf Afi-54 48 mm x 36 mm 22 MP 5356 x 4056 126 MB 42 MB 25-400 





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Master Your Image


In 1992, Leaf ® introduced the world’s first digital camera 

back, the Leaf DCB. Since then we have continued to lead 

the professional digital photography market by developing 

innovative and award-winning digital solutions. This tradition 

continues with the introduction of the Leaf Aptus family: the 

Leaf Aptus 22 and the Leaf Aptus 17. 

Leaf Aptus 

The Leaf Aptus combines intuitive design, robust shooting, 

and an efficient workflow with Leaf exceptional image 

quality. As the world's first camera back with a built-in 

6 x 7 cm LCD and a touch-screen user interface, the Leaf 

Aptus allows you to work intuitively, accessing any point 

on your image with one touch for quick evaluation. When 

using the Leaf Aptus, you can also shoot at a rate of up to 

1.2 sec per frame and with an uninterrupted burst of 1000 

frames, and work efficiently with pre-shoot settings and 

powerful image-editing tools. 

Intuitive design 

6 x 7 cm touch-screen LCD 

Access any point on the image with 

one touch 

Leaf Aptus 22 with CompactFlash card 


Robust shooting 

Fast capture rate and 

1000 uninterrupted frames 

Be ready to capture the decisive 

moment 

Aptus in Latin: Truthful 

Efficient workflow 

Pre-shoot setupƒimage settings, 

shoot folders, and file naming 

Save time on post-shoot organization 

and processing 

Image excellence 

Leaf digital camera backs are renowned for uncompromised 

image quality. Both the electronics and the software algorithms 

testify to our quality commitment. Raw HDR files of 16 bits 

capture a 12-stop dynamic range, producing every nuance 

in the shadows and highlights, and achieving consistently 

smooth and accurate colors. A cooling fan removes heat 

from the back, generating clean, noise-free images.

Photography by: Julie Dennis Brothers Photography 

Client: OPI Cosmetics; Job: Advertising Campaign

6 x 7 cm LCD 

Verify details at a glance 

At 6 x 7 cm, the new Leaf Aptus LCD allows you to easily 

evaluate and edit your images. Using transmissive LCD 

technology, the Leaf Aptus LCD offers three times more 

brightness, four times more contrast, and higher saturation 

and color fidelity than other LCD technologies. Additionally, 

the side-view angle is exceptionally wide at 80 degrees. 

The LCD is a LED backlight type, which offers low power 

consumption for increasing battery life and minimizing 

heat generation. 

Intuitive Design 

The Leaf Aptus 6 x 7 cm LCD with touch-screen user interface, and the camera back's easy-to-use features allow you to work 

intuitively, saving precious time while shooting. With the Leaf Aptus, you can evaluate your images at a glance, access image 

information with a tap of your finger, and execute crucial functions without removing your hands from the camera grip. 

Leaf Aptus 6 x 7 cm (3.5 in.) LCD 

Other 2.2-inch LCD 

Life size: Leaf Aptus 6 x 7 cm LCD vs. standard LCD 

Touch-screen interface 

Directly access any spot on the image with one touch 

The LCD's touch screen allows you to quickly and easily 

navigate to any point on the image, measuring exposure, 

checking the focus, and applying gray balance. Using the 

touch-screen keyboard, you can pre-name your shots, create 

custom folders, embed notes in each shot, and copyright 

your images. 

One-touch zoom 

One-touch spot meter 

Direct access to any point on the image 

User button 

Perform key functions with your hands on the camera 

The user button enables you to quickly access relevant image 

information and perform time-saving functions mid-shoot 

without removing your hands from the camera grip. You 

can flag images, view the histogram, or check image 

exposure—customize the user button based on your needs. 

Trigger functions while your hands remain on the camera grip

Fast capture rate 

Be ready to capture the decisive moment 

With a capture rate of up to 1.2 seconds per frame*, the 

Leaf Aptus Dual Sensor Readout (DSR), patent pending, allows 

you to capture the decisive moment. Since the Leaf Aptus 

CCD is capable of reading raw information simultaneously 

via two channels, as opposed to a one-channel CCD provided 

in other digital backs, the Leaf DSR technology doubles the 

capture rate without sacrificing image quality. 

645 (3:4) CCD ratio 

Maximize image resolution by minimizing cropping 

The Leaf Aptus 22 CCD size provides a virtually full 645 frame, 

enabling you to use the lens focal length as it was designed, 

even for wide-angle photography. The CCD format is 3:4 in 

the Leaf Aptus—a classic photographic ratio that allows you 

to maximize resolution efficiency and minimize cropping. 

3:4 ratio is efficient and minimizes cropping 

Robust Shooting 

Professionals who look for robustness will be drawn to the Leaf Aptus. With a fast capture rate of up to 1.2 sec per frame and 

an uninterrupted burst of 1000 frames, you will capture the decisive moment every time. Built with smart power management, 

an effective cooling system, and an aircraft-grade aluminum chassis, the Leaf Aptus ensures that you will shoot extensively and 

reliably for many years to come. 

Leaf 

Aptus 

Other 

backs 

0 sec 

1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 

Enhanced capture rate of up to 1.2 seconds per frame 

*Actual speed depends on your camera configuration. 

Flexible storage options 

Choose a storage method based on your shooting needs 

The Leaf Aptus digital back offers a storage method for 

any shooting situation. While on-location you may choose 

to use a light CF card, or shoot to the fast and removable 

20 GB or 30 GB Leaf Digital Magazine. Shoot directly to 

a high-volume portable FireWire disk if you need to capture 

thousands of images in a row. Or shoot straight to a 

computer when feasible. 

Portable 

FireWire disk 

CompactFlash 

Leaf 20 GB 

Digital Magazine 

A storage method for any shooting situation 

Computer 

20 GB and 30 GB Digital Magazine 

Shoot over 1000 frames uninterrupted 

The Leaf Digital Magazine is a 20 GB or 30 GB removable 

FireWire storage unit that holds over 1000 lossless raw files. 

The Digital Magazine's rapid writing speed enables a continuous 

and consistent shooting burst without the need to stop. 

Durable, robust design 

Photograph extensively and reliably for many years 

The Leaf Aptus is built to last. Its chassis is made from aircraftgrade 

aluminum for reliability and longevity. Additionally, 

an efficient power management 

and cooling system reduces 

electronic heat to a minimum, 

increasing durability and 

enabling you to produce clean, 

noise-free images. 

Aircraft-grade aluminum chassis for durability and longevity

Pre-shoot setup 

Save time on post-shoot organization and processing 

Determine your image settings, name images and shoot 

folders, and even copyright your images before you begin 

shooting. Preset information is embedded within the raw 

image data, enabling you to save time post-shoot by 

photographing directly to pre-named shoot folders and 

sending images straight to batch processing. Of course, 

you can change settings at any time after the shoot. 

Leaf Capture 10 image-editing tools 

Edit multiple images simultaneously 

Leaf Capture 10 software offers a range of image-editing 

tools, enabling you to adjust, select, and process images 

quickly and efficiently. With Leaf Capture 10, you can 

simultaneously work on multiple 16-bit raw HDR files, 

modifying the contrast, gray balance, color profiles, 

sharpness, image size, and more. And while you're 

processing one batch of images, you can begin working 

on another. 

Custom color profiling 

Accurately match colors to your on-set lighting 

Custom color profiling allows you to generate an ICC 

profile that matches your specific lighting situation precisely. 

You also have the ability to adjust the profile if required. 

Custom color profiling was developed in cooperation with 

GretagMacbeth, and is powered by the same technology 

as the GretagMacbeth's ProfileMaker solution. 

Efficient Workflow 

Both the Leaf Aptus back and new Leaf Capture 10 software offer a range of functionality that allows you to streamline your 

digital capture and processing workflow. Before you begin photographing—even when portable—you can predetermine your 

image settings, pre-name files, and create shoot folders to save time on organization post-shoot. And Leaf Capture 10 software 

provides various editing tools for evaluating, adjusting, selecting, and processing multiple images efficiently. 

Flexible layout for easy editing of multiple images 

Pre-name files before shooting 

Digital Loupe tool 

Directly access raw HDR data for quick focus check 

A digital Loupe tool is included in the new Leaf Capture 

10 software. This feature enables you to access highresolution 

raw data directly from any size preview or 

thumbnail. With one click you can verify focus and 

details just like you were used to with film on a light 

table. The Loupe displays the area you click on at 100 

percent magnification. 

The Loupe tool displays 100% data from thumbnails and previews

Commercial jobs captured with Leaf 

Photography by: Markus Klinko & Indrani 

Client: L’Oreal Paris; Job: Advertisement 

Photography by: Orlando Bonaldo 

Client: DIADORA; Job: Calendar 

Technology: 

Full frame CCD 

Dual Sensor Readout (DSR) for double 

capture speed (patent pending) 


Resolution: 



CCD format (4:3 ratio): 

Leaf Aptus 22: 48 x 36 mm 

Leaf Aptus 17: 43.2 x 31.7 mm 


12 f-stops 

Color depth: 


Capture speed: 

Up to 1.2 sec per frame 

(depends on configuration) 

LCD screen (built in) 

Size: 3.5 in. 

Pixels: 211,680 


Leaf Showcase 

Photography by: João Palmeiro 

Client: Peugeot; Job: Advertisement 

Specifications 


Pre-shoot file naming, image flags, full 

browsing and file management, create job 

folders, preview up to 20 images on one 

screen, true zoom to verify focus, histogram, 

exposure alarms, average exposure meter, 

spot meter (f-stop), custom and preset gray 

balance, ISO, selectable image-setting 

tags, metadata, custom file annotations, 

and more 

Lighting: 

Compatible with all lighting conditions 

Photography by: Sotheby’s photo studio 

Client: Sotheby’s; Job: Auction catalog 


• CF card type II (read/write speed 

depends on CF) 

• 20 GB or 30 GB Digital Magazine 

(read/write speed—17 MB per sec) 

• High-volume portable FireWire disks 

are optional 

File size (Leaf Aptus 22/Leaf Aptus 17): 

Leaf 16-bit HDR file: 126 MB/99 MB 

Leaf 16-bit raw HDR file: 42 MB/33 MB 

Compressed raw 16-bit HDR (cHDR) 

Lossless cHDR: ~23 MB/~18 MB 

8-bit RGB file: 63 MB/48 MB 

8-bit CMYK file: 84 MB/65 MB 


Hasselblad: H1 and V series; Mamiya: 

645AFD, RZ67, RB67; Contax: 645AFD; 

Fuji GX680; Bronica SQA/ETRS 

View cameras: Sinar, Toyo, Cambo, Linhof, 

Horseman, Rollei X-Act, and others

Creo Inc 

3700 Gilmore Way 

Burnaby, British Columbia 

V5G 4M1 Canada 

Tel. 1-604-451-2700 

Fax. 1-604-437-9891 

Creo Americas, Inc. 

3 Federal Street 

Billerica, MA 01821 

USA 

Tel. 1-978-439-7000 

Fax. 1-978-439-7136 


P.O. Box 330 



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©2005 Creo Inc. The products mentioned in this document are trademarks or service marks of Creo Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Other company and brand, product and 

service names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Data subject to change without notice. 

Apple, the Apple Logo [and any other Apple trademarks used] belong to Apple Computer, Inc. 

www.creo.com/leaf 

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Photokina - Photo Press Digital 

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Catalog no. 650-00665A-EN

Photography: Derrick Lim 


Digital Camera Backs 






Quality. Speed. Peace of Mind.

Photography: Gustavo Marx 

The Leaf Aptus Family 

As the world’s first and only camera back with a built-in 

6 x 7 cm touch screen LCD, the Leaf Aptus allows you 

to work intuitively, accessing any point on your RAW 

image with one touch for quick evaluation. 

Using the Leaf Aptus gives you the freedom to create 

anywhere, with perfect portability. Work efficiently with 

pre-shoot settings and powerful image-editing tools. 

The Leaf Aptus Family: 

Uncompromising image quality 

The Leaf Aptus family offers professional photographers 

a range of award-winning* digital camera backs that 

differentiate your work from the competition. You’ll 

achieve exceptional image quality that is unsurpassed 

in the field. When you work with a Leaf camera back, 

your entire shooting experience is smooth and easily 

controlled. Leaf’s advanced design puts the settings you 

need at your fingertips. Leaf support is always beside 

you when and where you need it. 

High-speed capture with the S-Series 

Leaf’s product development process is based on our 

relationships with leading photographers, together with 

our field knowledge and experience. As a result, we’ve 

developed the new S-Series that includes the absolutely 

fastest digital camera backs in the market, however you 

measure it! 

Using the latest communication and CF technologies, 

including FireWire 800, the Leaf Aptus S-Series 

can deliver shooting speeds from 0.8 seconds per 

frame, or put another way; as many as 75 images per 

minute. Burst depths are now practically unlimited, and 

portable shooting is now an unparalleled 66 frames 

per minute. 

* 2006 TIPA award for best digital camera back. 

“The Leaf Aptus files are unique 

in that they look just like film 

to me. Shooting with Leaf 

allows me to maintain the same 

old workflow, very much like 

shooting with film. With my 

Leaf Aptus, my creative process 

remains intact: I shoot one 

image, untethered, then check 

the light and composition on 

the LCD back, change any 

parameter and go on with 

the shoot”. 

Gustavo Marx, Brazil 

Fashion photographer 

“No cables, no computer, and 

no battery problems. I can do 

anything I want with maximum 

freedom. With Leaf Aptus, 

I can finally say that we have 

arrived at a turning point for 

digital image capture”. 

Orlando Bonaldo, Italy 

Commercial photographer 

On budget. On location. On time.

Why photographers all over 

the world choose Leaf Aptus 

The Leaf Aptus Family 

Quality: You can count on the spectacular image 

quality of a Leaf Aptus digital camera back. Color is 

right first time - every time. With Leaf, photographers 

all 

The 

over 


the 

Aptus 

world 

family 

consistently 

offers professional 

deliver superior results to 

their 

photographers 

most demanding 

a range 

clients. 

of industry-renowned digital 

Speed: camera backs With speeds that differentiate as fast as your 0.8 seconds work from per the frame, 

and competition. as many You’ll as 75 achieve images exceptional per minute, image the Leaf quality Aptus 

lets that you is unsurpassed shoot with freedom in the field, and whether creativity, film and or digital. get the 

job When done you on work time. with a Leaf camera back, your entire 

shooting experience is smooth and easily controlled. 

Peace Its advanced of mind: design The puts simple the settings, settings you available need at on your 

the fingertips. largest And screen with on Leaf the support market, mirrors always the behind way you, you 

work, you have intuitively. nothing With to be the concerned technical about details but taken your care next 

of, shot. you’re free to concentrate on your images. As for 

any questions that may arise, Leaf’s worldwide partner 

network High-speed provides capture support with anywhere, the S-series anytime. 

Leaf’s development process is based on our knowledge 

It and all experience adds up to in your the field. success Many of the leading 

Once photographers you achieve we freedom work with and asked flexibility for a using fast camera a Leaf 

back Aptus solution back, you’ll that discover would enable speed long, and efficiency continuous that 

bursts. you never thought possible. The huge touch screen, 

exclusive to the Leaf Aptus, allows you to immediately 

The check Leaf your Aptus focus, S-Series composition, is our answer. exposure It leads and more. the 

market If you’re in coming shooting from speed, film you’ll ranging never from have 0.54 to second wait 

for the Leaf Aptus 54S to 0.8 second for the Leaf 

Aptus 75S. Burst depths have nearly tripled to nearly 

for labs or work with Polaroids or scans again. You’ll 

be free to experiment, take chances, and then see the 

results right away. With the amazingly fast Leaf Aptus, 

you’ll save even more production time and meet your 

25 images, and the introduction of the new FireWire 

clients’ tightest deadlines. 

800 cable will enable you to upload your images 50% 

The faster freedom at 30 MB/sec. of Leaf takes you further: it means 

moving around with no cables, totally untethered. 

It moves you out of the studio to work smoothly in the 

most difficult of locations. 

And all the time, you can have complete trust in 

Leaf’s proven strength and reliability. Leaf’s team of 

professionals is always beside you. 

It all adds up to your success... so you can 

deliver the highest quality product: 

On budget 

On location 

On time 

“Using my Leaf Aptus enables me 

to rise above the crowd; my clients 

immediately see the difference and 

consider my work simply better. It’s 

fast, it’s portable and the results are 

magnificent, with minimal postproduction 

work”. 

Nihal Gunduz, Turkey 

Fashion photographer 

“The amazing “Leaf gives quality the of photographer the Leaf the tools 

screen lets to make me check ‘magic’ everything and to create profits. 

while I’m Clients on the trust shoot. Leaf With to get the the job done 

extreme better!” movements I use, I need to 

check the focus all the time. I feel I 

can rely JC on Stewart, my Aptus USA to give me a 

precise indication of the focus that 

Fashion Photographer 

I’m searching for. It hasn’t let me 

down once”. 

Richard Bryant, UK 

Architectural photographer 

Photography: Leon Goldsmith 

“The quality of the Leaf Aptus file is 

simply the best we’ve ever seen. 

The handling is powerful, easy 

and intuitive. We enjoy the full-size 

display and the live video view in 

a large format setup”. 

Lazi & Lazi, Germany 

Commercial photographers 

Absolutely the fastest. No compromises. 

On budget On location On time

“For me, it’s Leaf’s quality and portability 

together. I am constantly pleased with the 

image quality. Leaf sets me free, giving me 

portability and allowing me to move around”. 

José Oyon, Spain 

Fashion photographer

Largest touch screen on the market 

The Leaf Aptus digital camera back has been 

developed over years in close cooperation with 

The Leaf Aptus 

leading 

Family 

photographers, whose input has covered every 

aspect of the world of professional photography. 

The Leaf Aptus family offers professional 

photographers a range of industry-renowned digital 

camera backs that differentiate your work from the 

competition. You’ll achieve exceptional image quality 

that is unsurpassed in the field, whether film or digital. 

When you work with a Leaf camera back, your entire 

shooting experience is smooth and easily controlled. 

Its advanced design puts the settings you need at your 

fingertips. And with Leaf support always behind you, 

you have nothing to be concerned about but your next 

shot. 

High-speed capture with the S-series 

Leaf’s development process is based on our knowledge 

and experience in the field. Many of the leading 

photographers we work with asked for a fast camera 

back solution that would enable long, continuous 

bursts. 

The Leaf Aptus S-Series is our answer. It leads the 

market in shooting speed, ranging from 0.54 second 

for the Leaf Aptus 54S to 0.8 second for the Leaf 

Aptus 75S. Burst depths have nearly tripled to nearly 

Photography: Paul Tsang 

Key Features and Benefits 

The table below presents the results: key features united 

into one outstanding camera back to give you a clear 

advantage over your competition. 

25 images, and the introduction of the new FireWire 

800 cable will enable you to upload your images 50% 

Highest faster at 30 Absolutely MB/sec. the fastest in the market: 75 frames 

speed per minutes with the Leaf Aptus 54S 

Exceptional 

quality 

Superior 

service 

Maximum 

portability 

1:1 preview and zoom on the actual RAW image 

Live-video preview for absolute focus, easy 

composition, and a perfect layout 

Range of ISO: from 25 to 800 

Knowledgeable, dedicated team for service 

and support, only a phone call away 

Worldwide partner network providing support 

when and where you need it 

Online product-support information immediately 

available at: 

www.leaf-photography.com/support 

Wireless via built-in Bluetooth 

Use any portable hard drive, Leaf or other, can 

be clipped directly under the camera back 

CompactFlash card 

Unique 


functionality 

The Leaf Aptus huge 6 x 7 cm touch 

screen is your perfect workspace and light 

table, enabling a wide range of functions 

directly on the camera back, including: 

• Pre-defined and custom settings provide 

excellent image quality out-of-the-box 

• Portable file management: easily create and 

name files and directories for file storage 

• Conveniently annotate individual files, 

even in portable mode, using an on-screen 

keyboard 

• Intuitively display and manipulate your 

RAW images in a range of thumbnail sizes, 

so you can adjust and control your image 

as you shoot 

• Automatic orientation of the image 

according to camera rotation 

“Leaf gives the photographer the tools 

• Color management to make ‘magic’ and to create profits. 

• Useful Loupe Clients tool for trust immediate Leaf to access get the to job done 

focus control better!” during a shoot 

Leaf RAW file format 

The only standard, open RAW file format 

available to professional 

JC Stewart, 

photographers 

USA 

User button Fashion Photographer 

• Simple to personalize for a variety of 

functions 

• Designed for easy reach while shooting 

hand-held 

Choosing the Best Leaf Aptus 

for Your Business 

Leaf’s digital photography products provide the 

world’s finest image quality and are the best solutions 

for professional photographers worldwide. We offer 

the best price/performance combination, covering the 

top photographers in a wide range of fields, including: 

•Fashion 

•Commercial 

•Food 

•Aerial 

•Architectural 

•Landscape 

•Interior 

•Lifestyle 

•Catalogues 

CCD Size 

•Museums 

•Auction Houses 

•Portrait/Wedding 

You can choose the best solution for your needs, combining 

the right performance, sensor size, and capabilities: 

Speed: 

Sec/frame 

Frames/ 

burst* 

Speed: 

Frames/min. Resolution Pixel Count 

File size 

TIFF (16-bit) MOS Sensitivity 

Leaf Aptus 75S 48 mm x 36 mm 1.1 Unlimited 53 33 MP 6726 × 5040 190 MB 63 MB 50–800 

Leaf Aptus 65S 44 mm x 33 mm 0.9 Unlimited 63 28 MP 4622 × 6144 159 MB 53 MB 50–800 

Leaf Aptus 54S 48 mm x 36 mm 0.8 Unlimited 75 22 MP 4056 × 5356 126 MB 42 MB 25–400 

Leaf Aptus 75 48 mm x 36 mm 1.7 5 33 33 MP 6726 × 5040 190 MB 63 MB 50–800 

Leaf Aptus 65 44 mm x 33mm 1.5 6 39 28 MP 4622 × 6144 159 MB 53 MB 50–800 

* Depends on subject matter and camera type. 

Note: All Leaf S-Series camera backs support FireWire 800 communication. 

On budget On location On time 

Photography: Lazi & Lazi

The Leaf file format (MOS) 

Work with Leaf’s standard, open, RAW file format available to professional photographers: 

View, manipulate and process Leaf RAW files 

with, among others: Adobe Photoshop CS2; Adobe 

Photoshop Camera Raw CS2; Adobe Lightroom; 

Iridient Digital RAW Developer; Bibble 

Leaf Capture10 

Designed for simplicity, the Leaf Capture 10 

application is the ideal shooting partner for professional 

photographers. Use it to adjust and perfect your images 

as you shoot within one clear, simple window for all the 

tasks you need. Keeping the final print in mind, Leaf 

Capture 10 enables the perfect conversion. Create your 

own color profiles with Custom Color Profile Maker 

powered by GretagMacbeth. 

With the ability to view Leaf RAW images, you can 

see the true data you’ve shot and check your essential 

settings. You’ll watch your productivity grow as you 

accomplish more—during and after every single shoot. 

Save production time and make the most of 

every shoot 

• Keep shooting while the system batch-processes 

large numbers of images—no time lost in processing 

• Define your settings before the shoot: brightness and 

contrast, moiré and noise reduction, crop, and more 

Manage Leaf RAW file assets with, among others: 

Extensis Portfolio; BrighTech MediaBeacon; 

iView MediaPro; Camera Bits Photo Mechanic 

• Specially designed, the preview monitor function 

enables flexible and efficient work, on two screens, 

for you and your assistant 

• Save and apply your settings from session to session 

Experience the interface designed for your workflow 

• Easy-to-use interface—all functions are always in 

plain view 

• Detail window for prolonged display of a 1:1 RAW 

image for approvals and edits 

• Loupe tool for instant viewing of an area of the RAW 

image at 100% 

• Handy filing: drag and drop images from folder to 

folder, browse freely through folders, drag folders to 

the Favorites area for immediate access 

Fits into the way you work 

• Supports all latest Macs 

• Supports Windows XP 

“In the high-pressure world of 

beauty and fashion, ending the day 

knowing you have the shots lets 

everyone rest easy”. 

Warren du Preez 

& Nick Thornton-Jones, UK 

Fashion photographers 

“It’s not just the resolution, it’s how it 

looks. The colors, especially skin 

tones, are beyond comparison. 

Leaf uses better sensors. They are 

the most professional high-end 

package by far”. 

Markus Klinko & Indrani, USA 

Fashion photographers 

“There are a lot of things about the 

Leaf system that allow us to go 

way beyond what you can do with 

film. It creates a whole new way of 

shooting. And in the end, it really 

shows: the details we’re getting make 

it a million times easier to retouch”. 

Bill Tucker, USA 

Portrait photographer 

“Since 2004, we have photographed 

works of art exclusively with Leaf. 

Our productivity rose from 13,000 

to 18,000 shots a year”. 

Réunion des Musées Nationaux, France 

Official photographers of the French 

National Museums, including the Louvre 

Painting by Auguste Renoir © Photo RMN, 

Photographed by Hervé Lewandowski 

On budget. On location. On time.

Leaf DCB I 1992 

Leaf DCB II 1996 

Leaf Volare 1998 

Leaf Cantare 1999 

Leaf C-Most 2001 

Leaf Valeo 6, 11 2002 

Leaf Valeo 22 2003 

Leaf Aptus 17, 22 2004 

Leaf Aptus 65, 75 2005 

Leaf Aptus S-Series 2006 



Since introducing its first digital camera back in 1992, 

Leaf has become a world-renowned leader in the domain 

of professional photography. Leaf’s extensive knowledge 

in image processing, color management and file conversion 

technology is part of the Leaf legacy. Leaf’s success has been 

paralleled by the success of its parent company, Creo, now 

part of Kodak. The Leaf Aptus family is the latest in a series 

of award-winning digital camera back solutions created for 

professional photographers. 

The Leaf legacy 

“I started working with Leaf in 1992, with the Leaf DCB. Since 

then I’ve used the Leaf Volare and Valeo. I’ve tested every 

other back out there; Leaf has consistently been better. It’s not 

just the back; it’s also the excellent service I can rely on.” 

Manfred Zimmermann, Germany 

Commercial photographer 


P.O.Box 330 

46103, Herzlia B 

Israel 

Tel. 972-9-959-7910 

Fax. 972-9-952-9143 




USA 


Fax. 866-487-4473 





Belgium 

Tel. 32-2-352-2769 


Note: All numbers are based on specific configurations and subject matter 

Leaf Asia Pacific 

Rm 1009, 10/F, 


8 Sun Yip Street, Siu Sai Wan 

Hong Kong 

Tel: 852-2896-7088 

Fax: 852-2898-1628 





Japan 

Tel 81-3-5259-9300 

Fax 81-3-5259-9325 

©2006 Kodak. All rights reserved. Adobe, Photoshop, and Lightroom are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Mac and 

FireWire are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Catalog no. 650-00778A-EN 

Quality. Speed. Peace of Mind.

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