TEL AVIV, February 12, 2010 \u2013 Leaf Imaging today announced the Leaf Aptus-II 8 medium format digital camera back. The company\u2019s newest addition to the Leaf Aptus-II product family, the Leaf Aptus-II 8 features a resolution of 40 MP. At a capture rate of under 0.8 seconds per frame, it delivers a sustainable burst of 60 full resolution images per minute, making it the industry\u2019s fastest digital back.![\"\"](\"\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/alc_images\/article12302_0.jpg\")
The Leaf Aptus-II 8 features the same high quality sensor technology as Leaf\u2019s flagship product, the Leaf Aptus-II 10, a 56 MP camera back. This system is geared towards professional photographers looking for the highest available quality at an affordable price.<\/p>\n
\u201cProfessional photographers already rely on Leaf for accurate color rendering that adds shape and superior film-like quality,\u201d said Ziv Argov, Director of Marketing, Leaf Imaging Ltd. \u201cThe Leaf Aptus-II 8 is designed to deliver superior image quality, with true to life skin tones for portrait and fashion assignments, and richly detailed images for any technical photography requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n
Delivering a combination of the highest quality captures and the fastest digital back system, the Leaf Aptus-II 8 also offers professional photographers unmatched flexibility:<\/p>\n
* A choice of connecting to more than 80 different camera platforms;
\n * The ability to connect to large format cameras;
\n * An open file format with the choice of tethered shooting to either Leaf Capture or Capture One software applications.<\/p>\n
Specifications highlights:<\/p>\n
* CCD: 44 x 33mm, 40 Megapixel
\n * Largest file size: 240 MB 16 bit TIFF
\n * ISO: 80-800
\n * Capture rate: 0.8 sec\/frame<\/p>\n
Leaf Aptus-II Product Family<\/p>\n
The Leaf Aptus-II series of digital backs offers professional photographers the speed, image quality and flexibility to allow their work to keep pace with their imaginations. Designed to support photographers wherever they are shooting, Leaf Aptus-II series backs offer the largest display, 3.5\u201d (6×7 cm), and only touch screen controls in the medium format market.<\/p>\n
Pricing and Availability<\/p>\n
The Leaf Aptus-II 8 camera back is priced at \u20ac13.995 and is now available for orders. All equipment can be ordered now from Leaf Partners (for the Leaf Partner nearest you, please see: http:\/\/ www.leaf-photography.com\/findaleaf_nam.asp).<\/p>\n
The Leaf Aptus-II 8 ships with both Leaf Capture v.11 and Capture One v.5 workflow software.<\/p>\n
The above is an unedited press release provided by Leaf Imaging.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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