Leaf APTUS-II Digital Camera Backs

The Leaf Aptus-II series of digital backs offers professional photographers the speed, image quality and flexibility to push their work beyond expectations.

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 realise 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 colour filters ensure consistent and accurate colour reproduction
• Large, specially designed sensor with unsurpassed 12 f–stop dynamic range provides unmatched detail, richness and colour, 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 Download Camera Compatibility Guide (PDF 150KB)
• Compatible with Capture One 5.1 Pro, 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 lossless 16-bit file compression to speed up file handling without loss of image quality

The Leaf APTUS-II models

Below is a quick summary of the different Leaf Aptus II models. Contact Specular to talk about your specific requirements and let us help you chose the most appropriate model.

Leaf Aptus-II 12 or 12R 80 MP

The Leaf Aptus-II 12 is the most versatile digital camera back ever made, allowing you to take your photography further - capturing the highest quality, single-shot images possible. Based on a full frame, 80MP sensor provides the ability to record the finest detail, eliminating the need for cumbersome mulit-shot solutions This 53.7mm x 40.3mm sensor offers a higher resolution (80MP) and allows for full frame imaging.

On the Leaf Aptus-II 12R, you can change from landscape to portrait orientation with a simple turn of the Leaf Verto internal sensor rotation dial.

The Leaf Aptus-II 12 captures at 1.5 seconds per frame, with a CCD size of 10,320 x 7,752 pixels. Download PDF(300KB)

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. Download PDF(300KB)

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. Download PDF(300KB)

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. Download PDF(300KB)

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. Download PDF(300KB)

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 7.2-micron pixel size. The Leaf Aptus-II 5 captures at 0.9 seconds per frame, with a CCD size of 5356 x 4056 pixels. Download PDF(300KB)

Specification Summary

Leaf Aptus-II	12	10	8	7	6	5
CCD Size mm	53.7 x 40.3	56 x 36	44 x 33	48 x 36	44 x 33	48 x 36
pixels	10320 x 7752	9288 x 6000	7360 x 5562	6726 x 5040	6144 x 4622	5356 x 4056
Resolution	80 megapixels	56 megapixels	40 megapixels	33 megapixels	28 megapixels	22 megapixels
Capture Rate sec/fr	1	0.8	1.1	1	0.9
File Size MOS	165 MB	112 MB	80 MB	67 MB	53 MB	42 MB
MOS Lossless Compression	107 MB	78 MB	56 MB	47 MB	31 MB	21 MB
TIFF 16-bit	480 MB	345 MB	240 MB	190 MB	159 MB	128 MB
8 bit RGB	240 MB	172 MB	120 MB	102 MB	80 MB	63 MB
8 bit CMYK	320 MB	229 MB	160 MB	136 MB	106 MB	84 MB
ISO Sensitivity	80-800	80-800	80-800	50-800	50-800	25-400
Leaf SensorFlex	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Colour Depth	16 bits (65,536 levels per channel)
Dynamic Range	12 f-stops
Colour 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)