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Leaf, the acclaimed leader in the design of digital backs for professional photographers and developer of the world’s fastest digital camera backs, announced today the introduction of the Leaf AFi - a new, nextgeneration, medium-format digital camera aimed at professional photographers. The Leaf AFi is specifically designed for high-resolution digital photography, and is seamlessly integrated with the new Leaf Aptus S-Series digital camera backs. The Leaf AFi product line will include three models: Leaf AFi -75, Leaf AFi -65 and Leaf AFi -54.

Leaf AFi medium format camera body - Features
Based on a newly designed camera body, the Leaf AFi enjoys a wealth of unique features:
• Changeable viewfinder system (waist level or 90°/prism view)
• Specially designed Schneider-Kreuznach digital lenses for speed and sharp images
• Adjustable control grip provides ergonomically optimal angles for different shooting positions
• Switching between portrait & landscape by turning the camera back; no need to turn the camera

Dov Kalinski, General Manager of Leaf comments: “Leaf has the reputation for delivering uncompromising quality, and accordingly, the new Leaf AFi has been designed with the very best components available. The Leaf AFi features an extraordinary integration of top-of-the-line components, including a newly-developed medium-format camera, high quality auto-focus digital Schneider- Kreuznach lenses (AFD) that are specifically designed for professional photographers and a new and advanced Leaf digital camera back.”

Leaf solutions are based on the premise that a professional digital camera should operate intuitively, becoming an extension of the photographer’s hands, while supporting maximum creative freedom and technical excellence. With this in mind, Leaf developed this new medium format digital camera solution to match the specific demands of high-resolution digital shooting. The Leaf AFi provides professional photographers with a 6 x 6 medium-format digital camera solution in a compact 6 x 4.5 design. The Leaf camera addresses the needs of professional photographers who require the combination of quality, speed and control, united into a simple to use and robust system. The Leaf AFi is flexible, easily adaptable, and fully compatible with the Leaf digital back technology. [DP Photo Journal]

Leaf 75S - Specifications
• Resolution : 33 MP
• CCD size : 48 mm x 36 mm
• Speed sec /frame : 1.1
• Frames / burst : Unlimited
• Speed : frame/ sec/frame : 53
• Speed : Sustained sec/frame : 1.1
• Sensitivity : 50 - 800

Leaf 65S - Specifications
• Resolution : 28 MP
• CCD size : 44 mm x 33 mm
• Speed sec /frame : 0.9
• Frames / burst : Unlimited
• Speed : frame/ sec/frame : 63
• Speed : Sustained sec/frame : 0.9
• Sensitivity : 50 - 800

Leaf 54S - Specifications
• Resolution : 22 MP
• CCD size : 48 mm x 36 mm
• Speed sec /frame : 0.8
• Frames / burst : Unlimited
• Speed : frame/ sec/frame : 75
• Speed : Sustained sec/frame : 0.8
• Sensitivity : 25 - 400

Leaf Aptus - RAW images 1:1
The new Leaf Capture 10.1 now includes live video, a new temperature slider, and additional new features. Leaf is also launching a Leaf Capture 10 version for PC software. Designed for simplicity, the Leaf Capture 10 application is the ideal shooting partner for professional photographers. They use it to adjust and perfect images as they shoot - with one clear, simple window for all the tasks they need. With the ability to view Leaf RAW images 1:1, photographers can see the true data they’ve shot, check their essential settings, and increase productivity levels.