Leaf (Israeli company)

Leaf

Company type	Division of Phase One
Industry	Digital Imaging
Founded	Massachusetts, USA (1991)
Headquarters	Tel Aviv, Israel
Products	Digital backs, RAW Workflow Software

Leaf previously a division of Scitex and later Kodak, but now a part of Phase One. Leaf manufactures high end (medium format) professional digital photography products. In 1991, Leaf introduced the first medium format digital camera back, the Leaf DCB1, nicknamed ‘The Brick’, which had a resolution of 4 million pixels (MP). Today, Leaf is producing a 56 MP medium format camera back, digital camera back range, and workflow software.

Products

Digital Camera Backs

Current Models

The following table shows the models which Leaf still hosts on their website as being current models.

The Aptus-II versions have are equipped with a specific mount, to fit one of the following camera systems:

Brand	Type
Hasselblad	V-system (not 200 or 2000 versions)
Hasselblad	H-system
Phase One	645, 645DF
Mamiya	645AFD (I+II+III), RZ67 (Pro II), RZ Pro IId, RB67
Fuji	GX680II, GX680III
Bronica	SQA, SQAi, ETRSi

It should be noted that all mounts can be used on the following viewcamera's by using the correct adapterplate: Alpha, Arca, Cambo, Horseman, L inhof, Sinar, Toyo, Rollei X-Act2, and other via Leaf Graflok or third party adapters.

Model	Released	Sensor Size	Resolution	Active Pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range (f-stops)	Seconds/Frame	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	..
Aptus-II 10R	2010	56x36 mm	56 MP, 16bit	9288 x 6000	80-800	12	1	1.0	3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF	Rotating sensor
Aptus-II 10	2010	56x36 mm	56 MP, 16bit	9288 x 6000	80-800	12	1	1.0	3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF
Aptus-II 8	2010	44x33 mm	40 MP, 16bit	7360 x 5562	80-800	12	.8		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF
Aptus-II 7	2009	48x36 mm	33 MP, 16bit	6726 x 5040	50-800	12	1.1		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF
Aptus-II 6	2009	44x33 mm	28 MP, 16bit	6144 x 4622	50-800	12	1		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF
Aptus-II 5	2009	48x36 mm	22 MP, 16bit	5356 x 4056	25-400	12	.9		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF
Aptus 75	2005		22 MP, 16bit	6726 x 5040			1.7		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF, Digital Magazine
Aptus 54	2005		28 MP, 16bit	6144 x 4622			1.5		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF, Digital Magazine

Discontinued Models

The first ever digital medium format back was Leaf's DCB in 1992. The models evolved into two lines, the Valeo and the Aptus. The main difference, is that the Aptus models have a 3.5" touchscreen, where the Valeo's have not. The Valeo's can still be used fine when untethered, by using the DP-67 or the more recent WiView software on Compaq iPaq's. The iPaq's can be connected through bluetooth with the digital back's. For untethered usage, you will need batterypacks for both the Aptus and the Valeo. The Valeo models need a Leaf Digital Magazine as well, where the Aptus models have a Compact Flash slot.

All digital back models have a certain mount. This differs for the models, but can for instance be a Hasselblad V-System, Hasselblad H-System Contax 645, Mamiya 645, etc. It is impossible to convert the mount of a digital back; adapter- or conversion-plates do not exist. Only for technical camera's you can make use of adapter plates, from for instance Kata or Cambo.

The AFI backs are especially designed to work with Sinar and Rollei systems.

Model	Released	Sensor Size	Resolution	Active Pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range (f-stops)	Seconds/Frame	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	..
Afi-II 10	2008	56x36 mm	56 MP, 16bit	9288 x 6000	50-800	12	1		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF, Digital Magazine
Afi-II 7	2008	48x36 mm	33 MP, 16bit	6726 x5040	50-800	12	1.1		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF, Digital Magazine
Afi-II 6	2008	44x33 mm	28 MP, 16bit	6144 x 4622	50-800	12	1		3.5" Tilt	Firewire, CF, Digital Magazine
Afi 7	2007	48x36 mm	33 MP						3.5"
Afi 6	2007	44x33 mm	28 MP						3.5"
Afi 5	2007	48x36 mm	22 MP						3.5"
Aptus S 75	2006	48x36 mm	33 MP		50-800		1.1		3.5"	Firewire, CF, Digital Magazine
Aptus S 65	2006	44x33 mm	28 MP		50-800		.9		3.5"	Firewire, CF, Digital Magazine
Aptus S 54	2006	48x36 mm	22 MP		25-400		.8		3.5"	Firewire, CF, Digital Magazine
Aptus 22	2005	48 x 36 mm	22 MP, 16bit	4056 x 5356	25-400	12	1.2		3.5"	FireWire, Digital Magazine
Aptus 17	2005	43 x 32 mm	17 MP, 16bit	3576 x 4716	25-400	12	1.2		3.5"	FireWire, Digital Magazine
Valeo 22wi	2004	48 x 36 mm	22 MP, 16bit	5356 x 4056	25-200	12	2.3		iPaq	FireWire, Digital Magazine(+iPaq)	Bluetooth
Valeo 17wi	2004	43 x 32 mm	17 MP, 16bit	3576 x 4716	25-50	12	1.7		iPaq	Firewire, Digital Magazine(+iPaq)
Valeo 22	2003	48 x 36 mm	22 MP, 16bit	5356 x 4056	25-200	12	2.3		-	Firewire, Digital Magazine
Valeo 17	2003	43.2 x 31.7 mm	17 MP, 16bit	3576 x 4716	25-50	12	1.7		-	Firewire, Digital Magazine
Valeo 11	2002	..x.. mm	11 MP, 16bit	4056x2684	25-200	12			-	Firewire, Digital Magazine
Valeo 6	2002	36x24 mm	6 MP, 14bit	3150 x 2100	125-250	11	.7		-	Firewire, Digital Magazine
C-MOST	2002	36x24 mm	6.6 MP, 16bit	3150 x 2100		11	.33		-
Cantare XY		36x24 mm	6 MP 16bit	2048 x 3072	50-100				-		XY-Weave
Cantare		36 x 24 mm	6 MP, 14bit	2048 x 3072	50-100				-		1-shot
Volare		36 x 24 mm	6 MP, 14bit	2048 x 3072					-		3-shot
DCB II Live	1996	40 x 40 mm	4 MP, 14bit	2048 x 2048	25-200	11	.75		-	Leaf PCI, NuBus
DCB	1992	40 x 40 mm	4 MP						-

Accessories

Leaf Digital Magazine

The LDM is a portable, small Firewire powered harddrive that enables the digital back to be used untethered. There are three models, the 5Gb, 10Gb and 20Gb. It can easily be mounted in the U-bracket, which can also contain two (small sized) batterys. This U-bracket can then be mounted underneath the camera. There are small Firewire cables available to connect the LDM to the Leaf digital back.

Software

Leaf Capture

Image capture workflow software, available for OS Mac & Windows.

• Remote image preview on wireless devices (Apple iPod and Apple iPhone Touch)
• Image comparison
• Camera control
• Loupe tool, focus preview
• Real-time, video-like live view display
• Grid and layout overlay
• Color temperature and tint sliders
• Adjustable histogram
• Moiré removal tool

From v11.2.9 on only supports Aptus models

Leaf Capture Remote

This program turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a preview screen of the pictures you're shooting. It works through its wireless local area network connection with Leaf Capture running as the host.

Capture One

Capture One 5 is a raw converter and workflow software which enables photographers to reduce the time and effort required to deliver stunning ready-to-use images with excellent color and detail. It is designed to create the best image quality in the market and holds a series of easy-to-use tools created to match the professional photographer’s daily workflow. Supports all Aptus models.

Leaf WiView

Leaf WiView is the new version of DP-67. It is an application that enables you to have wireless control over your imaging module and to view and edit images on an HP® iPAQ® Pocket PC as you shoot. Before you begin working with Leaf WiView you must install the application on the iPAQ Pocket PC. Follow the procedure for your operating system. Known supported iPaq models: hx2100,hx2400,hx2700,hx4700,rx5900,110,210. It is important that the iPaq has either 240x320 or 480x640 screen resolution, otherwise a part of the screen will be cut off (unsupported models). Known supported Leaf models: Valeo 17wi, Valeo 22wi, ...

• View images as you shoot within the bluetooth's range
• ..

Leaf DP-67

The Leaf DP-67 (iPAQ) and application, together with your Leaf Valeo digital camera back, enable you to work without being connected to a host computer—thus giving you the freedom of portability. And with the latest Bluetoothо technology, the Leaf DP-67 (iPAQ) can communicate remotely with the Leaf Valeo digital camera back, offering you even more freedom of movement. The advantages of large storage space for your images and full control over the capture process are maintained by the Leaf Digital Magazine and Leaf DP-67 (iPAQ) display and control devices.

• Capture
• Develop
• Review and select
• Output and print

Reference

• Press release regarding Phase One's take over of Leaf [1]

External links

• Official site www.leaf-photography.com
• China branch www.leaf-photography.com.cn
• Phase One www.phaseone.com (parent company)
• Pascal's Rolleiflex Pages www.rolleiflexpages.com Information about the Rolleiflex Hy6 / Sinar Hy6 / Leaf AFi camera systems
• Douglas Dolde on the Leaf Aptus 75S medium format digital back