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Technology:Leaf Volare: Three-exposure color or single-exposure black-and-white; using 2,048 x 3,072-pixel Monochrome CCD array Leaf Cantare: Single-exposure color and black-and-white;using 2,048 x 3,072-pixel Color CCD arrayLeaf Cantare XY: Single and unique multi-shot exposure (a choiceof 1, 2 and 3 shot modes), color and black and white; using 2,048 x3,072-pixel Color CCD array All camera backs feature: Actively cooled CCD to reduce noiseLeaf VHtwist CCD for vertical and horizontal orientationAnti-blooming for capturing bright subjects

File size: 36 MB HDR file (48-bit RGB file)

Dynamic range: 14 bits per pixel per color (16,384 gray levels)Dynamic range greater than 12 f-stops

Lighting: Compatible with all lighting, including electronic strobe,tungsten, HMI and daylight

Exposure:Leaf Volare: ISO 25 equivalent for color ISO 100 equivalent for black-and-white Leaf Cantare (XY): ISO 100 equivalent for color and black-and-white Shutter speed (all): 1/1000 to 32 seconds

Leaf rapid shot: Capture rate of 1 image every 1.3 seconds (single exposure mode).Also compatible with battery operation, outdoor.

LiveVideo (optional with Leaf Cantare (XY)): LiveVideo preview: full frame 512 x 768 pixel previewLeaf LiveFocus: full resolution (1:1) loupe viewing and contrast meterLeaf Digital Layout: for matching a scene composition to layout Grid lines for image alignmentTilt and swing focus axes indicators (Sinar cameras only)Video Exposure Control:Automatic brightness controlVideo shutter speed control

Camera options (*):Sinarcam (stand alone, or for Sinar view cameras), Hasselblad (ELseries, 503CW, 205FCC), Mamiya (RB67, RZ67, 645 Pro), Fuji (GX

680 II, III), Contax 645 AF, Bronica ETRS. (*) Models without automatic winder support single exposure mode only

Minimum computer requirements:Power Macintosh computerSystem 8.6ColorSync 2.6192 MB RAM (128MB free for application)(Total 256 MB RAM recommended for productive workflow)Monitor and video card for minimum1,024 x 768 pixels at 24 bits/pixelUnoccupied slot for Leaf PCI interface card

Leaf On-LocationPortable computer (not supplied) Min PowerBook G3 series 300MHz Battery12V, sealed, rechargeableOver 4 hours of continuous operationBattery ChargerInput: 115/230 VacOutput: 12 VdcCharge time: 2.5 hours

Software Configuration:LeafCapture application for picture taking, tone controls,cropping, retouching, multiple exposure (merge function).Leaf Contact Sheet application for display, sort, and jobmanagingLeafBatch Processor application for batch processing HDR files Leaf ColorShop (optional) for RGB to CMYK conversion, colorcontrols, unsharp masking and image scaling AppleScript compatible

Dimensions ( W X H X D Approximate):200 x 130 x 95 mm / 8 x 5 x 4 in.

Weight: 1.3 kg / 2.86 lb

Power Requirements:100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz automatic switching

Specification Conformance:CE, UL, CSA, TUV, FCC class A

Leaf Family of Digital Camera BacksCommercial photographers entered the digital age with the Leaf DCB, the world's

first and most widely used professional digital camera back. Today's high-end,

digital camera backs, the Leaf Volare, Leaf Cantare and Leaf Cantare XY are

dedicated to the versatile needs of commercial photography. They incorporate

cutting-edge technologies for capturing top quality images. Moreover, only Leaf

workflow gives you a full solution from image capture to final output.

Leaf VHtwist - forswitching orientationat the flip of a lever

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> Leaf LiveVideo Preview enables

you to compose, focus and adjust

lighting while viewing the changes

on the computer screen in real time.

> Leaf LiveFocus, a zoom function

in the Leaf LiveVideo Preview,

provides a sharp, full-resolution

preview for precise focusing

during image capture; a graphical

indicator displays the focus to

improve accuracy.

> Leaf Digital Layout™ (patent

pending) assists in the composition

setup. Easy to use, it allows you to

accurately match composition to

designer layout by superimposing

the layout on the Leaf LiveVideo

Preview display. You can also use an

archived image as your layout.

> Leaf Rapid Shoot allows a series

of successive shots to be taken at

a capture rate of one image every

1.3 seconds.

> Leaf Contact Sheet enables a

series of images to be displayed on

a digital contact sheet as they are

captured. Jobs can be sorted,

selected and managed with this

friendly and efficient feature.

> LeafBatch Processor is a high-

production oriented application,

it enables the computer to batch

processed HDR files in the

background while you keep

shooting new images in

the foreground.

> Leaf ColorShop PreprintProduction Package Incorporating advanced CreoScitex

preprint technology the award

winning Leaf ColorShop™

application provides a complete

image capture solution from

exposure to final output. This

professional and powerful

application allows you to create

high-quality, ready-to-print CMYK

files. You can control your output

results manually, or let Leaf

ColorShop do it automatically.

Exclusive scaling and unsharp

masking allow you to enlarge

original images to more than a

double-page spread and even to

poster size.

LeafCapture Application From image capture to final output

Final image

Contact Sheet: A real-time display of images for immediate viewing of your best shots

Leaf ColorShop:Professionalpreprint toolscontrol thesharpness, scalingand CMYKconversion

Designer layout Setting the scene accordingto the designer layout

> Actively Cooled 2Kx3K CCDProvides Crystal-Clear Images An active cooling system

incorporating the 2,048 x 3,072 pixel

CCD in Leaf™ digital camera backs

reduces CCD noise and increases

image quality. Since CCD

temperature is continuously cooled,

dynamic range is maximized. This

enables the CCD to capture full detail

and subtle tone gradations, even in

the darkest shadow. In addition, CCD

active cooling produces consistent

color results and enables long

exposure times of up to 32 seconds,

while maintaining a clear image

> Leaf VHtwist for Vertical and Horizontal Format at theFlip of a Lever The Leaf VHtwist™ (patent pending)

CCD is a unique technology in Leaf

digital camera backs used for fast

and convenient selection of vertical

or horizontal orientation. With

the flip of a lever the entire

6 megapixel CCD head rotates inside

the back while the camera and the

camera back remain fixed. Since the

back is never separated from the

camera, the CCD is fully protected

and dust free.

> Leaf 16-Bit HDR - for CaptureOnce, Output Many with noLoss of DataLeaf digital camera backs capture

over 16,000 levels of color

information per channel. When

saving a Leaf HDR™ (High Dynamic

Range) file format as a digital

transparency, images can be

repurposed for future use without

any loss of the original captured

data. An HDR CloneBrush tool

retouches image imperfections.

Retouching is retained for future

processing and repurposing, saving

you valuable time.

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More than 16,000 shades per color assure smoothcolor transitions

Leaf Digital Layout:

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> Leaf Cantare XY - theVersatility of Still Life andAction Photography The versatile Leaf Cantare XY

camera back employs a three-color

mosaic CCD and Leaf XY Weave

technology that together give you a

choice of one, two or three shot

modes. This versatility provides

you with the benefits of single

exposure for action shots, and

multiple exposures for highly

accurate still-life photography.

> The one-shot option lets you

shoot live subjects with the same

capabilities as the Leaf Cantare.

> The multi-shot option is used for

still-life photography. It multiplies

the captured resolution resulting in

sharper, finer detailed images; it

also eliminates any color moiré

artifacts.

> The three-shot mode captures

maximum resolution with all the

color information required for best

color reproduction and sharpness.

It is used for shooting fine

textured, detailed subjects.

> The unique two-shot mode (patent

pending) doubles the resolution of a

single exposure, and captures

complete information in the green

channel. Since the green channel is

the key to accurate reproduction, it

is suitable for almost every scene.

The two shot mode minimizes the

potential effects of environmental

vibrations and makes you more

productive on set.

The Leaf Cantare XY is best for

studios requiring both action

and still life photography.

> Leaf Volare - Three ShotTechnology for Highly Accurate,Still Life PhotographyThe three-shot technology of the

Leaf Volare uses color filters that

enable the monochrome CCD to

capture complete red, green and

blue information in three

successive shots. This means that

all the captured 18 million pixels

are a complete sampling of the

image, so colors are accurately

reproduced without further

processing. This results in the

highest possible image definition,

so that even very large poster sizes

maintain high quality. Since no

processing is required, production

is efficient, saving you precious

time. The monochrome CCD also

excels in single exposure, black

and white photography.

The Leaf Volare is best for

commercial studios that require

top quality results for still life,

such as advertising, catalog and

fine-art photography.

> Leaf On-Location Kit for FullStudio Capabilities on Site A Leaf On-Location Kit enables you

to take your Leaf camera back on

location while maintaining the

same quality and capabilities as in

the studio. It connects to a

Macintosh PowerBook (not

included) and a portable battery.

When outdoors, even the most

demanding functions such as Leaf

Rapid Shot, Leaf LiveVideo,

immediate image display, and Leaf

Contact Sheet are all maintained.

The versatile kit also benefits from

the active cooling system, which is

even more crucial outdoors where

ambient temperature is often high.

Two configuration options are

available: The complete kit for

outdoor and indoor operation

(includes all accessories with

a battery), and the mini kit for

indoor operation (includes

Leaf PC-Card for PowerBook

compatibility).

Still shots are captured inthree sucessive shotsreproducing accurate colormatching for the 3-colorchannel 36 MB HDR file

Action shots are captured ina single exposure, thengenerated into a complete 3-channel color image (36MB HDR file)

> Leaf Cantare - Single Exposure,Best for Live PhotographyThe mosaic CCD in the Leaf

Cantare camera back captures

all three colors - red, green and

blue - in a single exposure. Six

million pixels are captured and

processed into a 36-megabyte

HDR file of 18 million pixels

(6M per color channel).

> A continuous, rapid-shot

capability of a shot every

1.3 seconds lets you concentrate

on the shooting session without

interruptions.

> A digital Contact Sheet gives you

immediate feedback and an overall

view of the session.

> Unique to Leaf Cantare, a display

window lets you view a high-

resolution image processed in real

time, allowing you to base your

shooting decisions on true and

reliable image information.

> MagicAl Eraser, a special anti

moiré feature removes color moiré

in fine textures while maintaining

overall sharpness.

The Leaf Cantare is best for

studios requiring action shots

and live photography.

1 shot mode

3 shot mode

The one-shot option is used forshooting live subjects. The versatile

multi-shot option multiplies thecaptured resolution resulting in

sharper, finer detailed images whileeliminating color moiré artifacts.

Jerusalem by night. Captured with Leaf Cantare with Leaf On-Location kit. Shutter speed: 32 seconds. f-8. Lens: 50 mm/4.5The unique Leaf active cooling system is crucial for maintaining noise-free images where longexposures are required.

Sample of a 300%enlargement, equivalentto about 160 MB file size.The multi-shot optionmaintains high definitiondetail in very highenlargements.

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