Leaf AFi digital camera now available worldwide
Leaf AFi digital camera now available worldwide
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Leaf, the developer of the world’s fastest medium-format digital camera solutions, announces the worldwide availability of the new Leaf AFi medium format digital camera system. This high-end digital camera system targets professional photographers who seek top-level speed, intuitive design and exceptional quality. The Leaf AFi represents a stellar leap in innovation and is the only 6 x 6 auto focus, medium format camera currently on the market today. The camera system delivers unsurpassed image quality by integrating outstanding hardware, including Schneider AFD lenses and Leaf digital camera back technology.
The Leaf AFi offers the same ultra-fast speed established by the Leaf Aptus family of digital camera backs, while supporting unlimited burst shooting. The capture rate is as high as 70 frames per minute, using CCD image sensors of up to 48 x 36mm, with up to 33 megapixel resolution. The high level of integration in the camera system ensures simple and accurate operation, making the operation of the camera easier and more efficient. The Leaf Capture software is bundled with the AFi package and offers detailed Live View capabilities, for no additional charge.
Leaf has taken great care to optimise the digital quality in this medium format system, and focused on incorporating key system components that ensure maximum ease of use and performance. Exact ergonomic fit is provided via a rotating, 4-position handgrip. A camera back rotation mechanism allows the camera back to be turned from landscape to portrait format. Leaf AFi can be used with view cameras via the planned RZ and Graflok adaptors, as well as additional view camera adaptors being developed by third party vendors. Leaf has designed the Leaf AFi to be an excellent investment that is already prepped for the future, with the capability to accommodate future sensors of even larger dimensions.
Dov Kalinski, general manager of Leaf commented, ‘With the release of the Leaf AFi, we believe that professional photographers have the optimal tool to match their working environment – allowing them to effortlessly shoot high quality images quickly. By offering an integrated system with best of class parts and high performance operations, we continue to address the needs of professional photographers and offer an ingeniously flexible architecture designed to be compatible with future innovations. Leaf technology is designed to deliver exceptional performance today, while ensuring continuity and a solid, long term return on investment.’
Thanks to an array of powerful new features, the Leaf AFi frees the photographer’s creative power, while directly addressing their requirements for ease of use and performance. Leaf customers will particularly appreciate these significant innovations:
• Best in class Schneider AutoFocus Digital (AFD) lenses: Specially developed for use with the Leaf AFi digital camera system. AFD lenses guarantee a resolution of 60lp/mm (as compared to 40lp/mm for AF lenses). This makes due allowance for the more stringent requirements made in digital photography.
• Compatibility with existing lenses: Any Rolleiflex 6008 lenses can also be used on the Leaf AFi digital camera system.
• Ultra fast performance: Unlimited burst shooting with a capture rate as high as 70 frames per minute.
• Complete control: Huge 6 x 7cm touch screen on the back for immediate control of all functions, including instant access to RAW images.
• Rotating, multi-position handgrip: 4 positions for best ergonomic fit to the shooting situation. Allows the LCD panel to be seen regardless of the position of the camera.
• Back rotation mechanism: The back can be turned from landscape to portrait position without rotating the camera.
• Future-looking: Currently the only digital camera on the market that can be used with formats up to 6 x 6cm. It is already equipped to accommodate future sensors with dimensions larger than 36 X 48mm.
• 3 Viewfinder options: Waist-level, 90° prism or 45° prism viewfinders can be used, depending on requirements and situations.
• Efficient power management: Unique power management allows single battery, double battery, or FireWire + battery use.
• Top of the line materials and design: The camera body is fabricated with a light, metal chassis and has a comfortable, ergonomically designed grip. The camera back is built with rugged airplane-grade aluminum. The Leaf AFi’s surfaces are covered with a soft rubbery material that feels good to the hand, while providing a solid grip.
The Leaf AFi is available in the following models:
• Leaf AFi 7 – 50 frames/min 48 x 36mm 33 MP
• Leaf AFi 6 – 60 frames/min 44 x 33mm 28 MP
• Leaf AFi 5 – 70 frames/min 48 x 36mm 22 MP
Additional information can be found at: www.leaf-photography.com
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