Leaf Aptus-II 12 digital camera back

The highest quality, best price-performance ratio, full frame digital back
Offering the best price-performance ratio of any 80MP single-shot capture device, the Leaf Aptus-II 12 allows you to take your photography further by capturing the highest quality, single-shot images possible.

Highest Resolution

The Leaf Aptus-II family includes the new Leaf Aptus-II 12 and Aptus-II 12R. Offering the best price-performance ratio of any 80MP single-shot capture device, the Leaf Aptus-II 12 allows you to take your photography further by capturing the highest quality, single-shot images possible. Working closely with our sensor manufacturer, we developed a full frame, medium format, 80MP CCD sensor, measuring 53.7 x 40.3 mm, providing the ability to record the finest detail, eliminating the need to use cumbersome multi-shot solutions. 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. Enjoy the comfort of keeping the camera upright, rotating just the sensor.

High speed
The Leaf Aptus-II 12 camera back offers capture speeds under 1.5 second per frame.

• Fastest image transfer speed, by using advanced FireWire 800 technology.
• Fastest Read/Write speeds taking advantage of advanced CompactFlash (CF) card technology.

Complete Control: Faster Shoot-to-delivery
The Leaf Aptus-II lets you shoot anywhere. Featuring a bright 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 offering a wide range of on-screen functions.

Extensive Compatibility
Leaf Aptus-II backs are compatible with over 80 medium and large format cameras, and the Leaf RAW files can be opened in many leading workflow applications.

• Connect with view cameras, wide-angle optics and tilt-and-shift movements.
• Leaf RAW files are natively supported by Apple Mac OS X, for full access in Aperture, Finder thumbnails, Cover Flow, iPhoto as well as many other applications.

Uncompromising Image Quality
The Leaf Aptus-II delivers stunning, film-like quality that rivals any capture device available in the industry, regardless of resolution.

• Large, specially designed sensor with unsurpassed 12 f-stops of dynamic range provides unmatched detail, richness and color, low noise, and striking highlights.
• Lossless 16-bit file compression accelerates file handling without loss of image quality.

Sensor Flexibility
With Leaf SensorFlex technology you can crop on the fly to standard pre-set formats before you shoot.

• Get the dimensions, file size and transfer rates that are best suited to your work.
• Use all 80MP, or select a square 60MP format that uses only part of the sensor
• Enjoy faster shooting and the file size you want for your job

Wireless Preview
With the Leaf Aptus-II, you, your client, or an art director can use Leaf Capture Remote to preview shots during the shoot on an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Leaf Capture Software
Designed expressly to maximize productivity with Leaf camera backs, the latest Leaf Capture software is the professional photographer’s tool to quickly and easily move from image capture to print. Use it to check and perfect your images while you shoot, including live video preview; ideal for high-volume productions on tight deadlines, such as catalogs and fashion shoots.

Capture One Software
With support for Leaf digital backs, photographers will be able to leverage the unique features and workflow environment of Phase One’s Capture One workflow software. Future versions of Capture One will comprise a synergy of the best features from both the Capture One and Leaf Capture products to offer photographers more workflow options.

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.

Quick-Change Orientation – More Time for Shooting
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.

• Enjoy the comfort of keeping the camera upright, rotating just the sensor.
• On the Hasselblad V-series, as well as Mamiya RZ and Bronica cameras,  use either a waist level or a prism viewfinder with ease, since otherwise neither viewfinder would be viewable when the camera is  on its side.
• Keep your eye on your subject as you turn the hermetically sealed sensor into a locked position.
• Face  less risk from the elements and from dust falling on the IR filter, resulting in less spots for you to clean in post production and letting you put more time into shooting.

Faster Workflow – Concentrate on the Shoot

Now, you can easily capture in portrait mode, saving time and minimizing the interference to your flow – concentrating on the shoot.

For a flat copy studio setup, where the camera and back are mounted on a copy stand pointing down, don’t stop the flow and re-mount the back to change orientation.

• When shooting handheld or on a tripod, don’t take the digital back off the camera, or turn the back, to change orientation.

Uncompromised Image Quality

Preserve the most delicate highlights and distinguish details in deep shadows. Leading elements bring out natural skin tones, subtle textures and accurate color reproduction.

Leaf Aptus-II digital backs produce images that have been compared to film-like quality – superior to any capture device available in the industry, regardless of resolution.

• Brilliant 16-bit color files of up to 480MB
• Unique color filters ensure consistent and accurate color reproduction
• Full Frame 53.7 x 40.3mm sensor with unsurpassed 12 f–stop dynamic range provides unmatched detail, richness and color, low noise, and striking highlights
• Broad ISO: from 50 to 800

Sensor Flexibility

With Leaf SensorFlex technology you can crop on the fly to standard pre-set formats before you shoot.

• Get the dimensions, file size and transfer rates that are best suited to your work.
• Use all 80MP, or select a square 60MP format that uses only part of the sensor
• Enjoy faster shooting and the file size you want for your job

Synthesis of Leading Technology

The Leaf Aptus-II 12R integrates the best science and technology to deliver a unique experience in digital photography.

• Internally rotating 80MP Dalsa sensor
• Easy-to-access controls on a the market’s only touch screen
• Brilliantly show your shots on a large 3.5” (6x7cm) display
• Use the only 80 MP sensor with leading workflow software – Capture One or Leaf Capture