Leaf Aptus-II 12

High-resolution medium format digital back excellence

Leaf Aptus-II 12
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 15
Durability 16
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Leaf
Model Aptus-II 12

Key Features

SENSOR 80 megapixel medium format CCD sensor, 53.7 x 40.3 mm
PROCESSOR Leaf proprietary image processing engine for high-fidelity color
AUTOFOCUS Dependent on camera body interface (Mamiya/Phase One/Hasselblad V)
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; digital back system
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None; relies on camera body or tripod
BURST RATE Approx 0.8 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Dependent on camera body optical viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD, 230,000 dots
CONNECTIVITY FireWire 800, sync port
MEMORY CARD CompactFlash (CF) Type I/II
WEATHER SEALING Professional grade dust and moisture resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx 200 shots per charge

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leaf Aptus-II 12

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✗ Not Present Controlled by camera body
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled by camera body
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present Controlled by camera body
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present Via touch interface
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled by camera body
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled by camera body
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present Controlled by camera body
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled by camera body
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled by camera body
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present Back display toggle
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Via menu

How-to Use Leaf Aptus-II 12

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Leaf Aptus-II 12 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Leaf Aptus-II 12

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor CCD
Resolution 80 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-800
Autofocus Body dependent
Shutter Speed Up to 1/10000s (lens dependent)
Burst Rate 0.8 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Body dependent
LCD 3.5 inch touch
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity FireWire 800
Battery Life 200 shots
Weight 600g
Dimensions 95 x 83 x 63 mm