Leaf Aptus 65S Universal
Product # LF906515

$20995.00  

Call 312-421-6000, ext.154
or e-mail for more information.


With the Leaf Aptus 65S camera back, you’ll benefit from the speed, quality and flexibility that put Leaf in a class of its own. The Leaf Aptus 65S captures at 1 second per frame, or 60 frames per minute. Burst depths are now unlimited, and portable shooting is an unparalleled 53 frames per minute. The Leaf Aptus 65S is a 28 Megapixel back, with 6144 x 4622 pixels.

Highest Speed
The Leaf Aptus Series of digital camera backs offers capture speeds as fast as 0.87 seconds per frame, or 70 frames per minute, giving you the freedom and flexibility to realize your vision.

  • Fastest image transfer speed, by using the latest FireWire 800 technologies (only supported in Aptus S-Series)
  • Fastest Read/Write speeds using SanDisk’s newest CompactFlash (CF) card

Uncompromised Image Quality
The Leaf Aptus family delivers stunning, 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 sensor, an impressive 7.2 micron pixel-size, that provides unmatched detail richness and color, low noise, and striking highlights and shadows - for the broadest dynamic range
  • Broad ISO: from 25 to 800 (depending on back model)

Complete Control: Functionality and Portability
Leaf’s design incorporates a variety of unique features, for maximizing your style of work. The Leaf Aptus features a huge 6 x 7 cm touch screen and is the perfect workspace and light table, enabling a wide range of functions, directly on the camera back, including:

  • Edit and adjust the actual RAW image, even on the back’s screen
  • Pre-defined and custom settings display excellent image quality immediately
  • Portable file management: easily create and name files and directories for file storage
  • Range of pre-shoot setup options: create image settings, as well as file and folder names
  • Conveniently annotate individual files with custom text, even in portable mode, using an on-screen keyboard
  • Handy editing tools: flag, move, and sort your images
  • Quick access to gray balance, spot meter, and 1:1 zoom on screen
  • User button: takes you instantly to the functions you use most, such
    as histogram and image flagging (simple to personalize)

Enhanced Productivity: Faster Shoot-to-delivery
With the Leaf Aptus, 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 camera’s rotation
  • Use the handy loupe tool for immediate access to focus control during the shoot
  • Enjoy wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, or view the images on a portable HP iPAQ
  • Use the lossless 16-bit file compression to speed up file handling without loss of image quality

Flexibility: Shoot Your Best in Any Situation
The Leaf Aptus offers you a range of options that enable you to shoot anywhere.

  • Maximum portability with a 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 and other leading software applications for processing Leaf uncompressed RAW files

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


Specifications  
Capture Rate

1 second per frame (depends on camera and system configuration)
60 frames per minute
Unlimited burst

CCD size 6144x4622 pixels
44x33 mm
File size

16-bit TIFF file: 159 MB
MOS: 53 MB
Compressed MOS: 31 MB
8-bit RGB: 80 MB
8-bit CMYK: 106 MB

Resolution 28 MP
ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
   
Digital Image  
Color Depth 16-bit (65,536 levels per color)
Dynamic range
12 f-stops
Microlens No, allowing for superior movement range control
Color management workflow Range of 12 profiles including factory profiles, plus optional ability for users to create their own custom camera profiles
Leaf RAW file format The only standard, open, RAW HDR file format available to professional photographers
   
LCD Screen  
Operation

Advanced touch screen interface

Size 6 x 7 cm (3.5 in.)
Languages English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese
File management Preshoot file naming, image flagging, full browsing and file management, creation of job folders, custom file 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
   
Portable Storage  
Options CF card type II (depends on CF), Leaf Digital Magazine (read/write speed: 17 MBps) High-volume portable FireWire disks
Tested CF cards SanDisk Extreme series (recommended) including Extreme IV line, SanDisk Ultra II series, Lexar CF Pro series
   
Cameras Supported  
Mamiya 645AFD, 645AFD II, 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
View cameras Alpa, Arca, Cambo, Horseman, Linhof, Sinar, Toyo, Rollei X-Act II and others via Leaf Graflok 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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7/10/08 Prices are subject to change without notice



Helix Camera & Video
310 S. Racine, Chicago, IL 60607
312-421-6000  800-33-HELIX  info@helixcamera.com