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  • English

  • Français
    • Conseils de Prévention des Blessures
    • Introduction Et Remarques Importantes Pour Une Utilisation Sûre
    • Prendre Soin de L'appareil Photo Numérique Leaf Afi
    • Pièces Détachées Et Accessoires

  • Deutsch
    • Einleitung und Wichtige Hinweise zum Sicheren Betrieb
    • Hinweise zur Verhütung von Verletzungen
    • Pflege des Leaf Afi-Digitalkamerasystems
    • Ersatzteile und Zubehör

  • Español
    • Consejo para la Prevención de Daños
    • Introducción y Notas Importantes para una Utilización Segura
    • Cuidado del Sistema de Cámara Digital Leaf Afi
    • Repuestos y Accesorios

  • Italiano
    • Informazioni Utili Per Prevenire Lesioni
    • Introduzione E Osservazioni Importanti Sull'impiego in Sicurezza
    • Cura Della Telecamera Digitale Leaf Afi
    • Parti DI Ricambio E Accessori

  • Dutch
    • Advies Ter Voorkoming Van Letsel
    • Inleiding en Belangrijke Opmerkingen Voor Een Veilige Werking
    • Omgang Met Het Digitale Camerasysteem Leaf Afi
    • Reserveonderdelen en Accessoires

  • Português
    • Introdução E Observações Importantes sobre a Segurança no Funcionamento
    • Sugestões para a Prevenção de Lesões
    • Cuidados Exigidos Pelo Sistema de Câmera Digital Leaf Afi
    • Acessórios E Peças Avulsas

  • Русский
    • Введение И Важные Замечания По Технике Безопасности
    • Советы По Предупреждению Травматизма
    • Уход За Цифровой Камерой Leaf Afi
    • Запасные Части И Аксессуары

    • 1 Introduction
      • Product Overview
      • Leaf Afi Suitcase Contents
      • Getting to Know Your Afi
        • Leaf Afi Control Side View
        • Leaf Afi Base View
        • Leaf Afi Handgrip Side View
        • Leaf Afi Handgrip Top View

    • 2 Getting Started
      • Powering Your Afi
      • Inserting the Battery in the Handgrip
      • Attaching and Removing a Lens
      • Setting up
        • Attaching the Viewfinder
        • Removing the Afi Back
        • Adjusting the Handgrip Position
        • Attaching the Afi Camera to a Tripod
      • Image Storage
        • Formatting a Compactflash Card
          • Formatting in Mac os X
          • Formatting in Windows
        • Inserting the Compactflash Card
      • Camera Controls
        • Selecting the Focus Mode
        • Setting the Focus Trap
        • Selecting the Exposure Mode
        • Focus Modes
        • Shooting with Manual Focus
        • Selecting the Meter Mode
        • Setting the Ev Compensation
        • Setting the Flash Mode
        • Using the Options Button
      • Afi Back Controls
        • Using the Touch Screen
        • Using the Stylus
        • Setting the Iso
        • Configuring the User Button
          • Configuring the User Button for Edit View
          • Configuring a Long Press of the User Button
        • Taking a Shot
        • Checking the Exposure
          • Checking Exposure with the Histogram
          • Checking Exposure with the Overexposure and Underexposure Alarms
      • Storing the Leaf Afi Digital Camera
      • Checking Exposure with the Picker Tool

    • 3 Working with Your Afi
      • Using the Viewfinder LCD
      • Updating Your Afi
      • Setting Preferences on the Afi Back
        • Changing the Interface Language
        • Setting the Date and Time
        • Setting the Owner Information
      • Managing Your Shots
        • Deleting Shots in Shoot View
        • Creating a Folder
        • Assigning a Base Name to a Shot
        • Adding Notes and Copyright Information to Your Shots

    • 4 Power Supply
      • About the Power Supply
      • Attaching the Battery to the Afi Back
      • Connecting the Afi Back to a Power Supply
      • Charging the Batteries

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  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance

    Copyright © Kodak, 2007. All rights reserved. This document is also distributed in Adobe Systems Incorporated's PDF (Portable Document Format). You may reproduce the document from the PDF file for internal use. Copies produced from the PDF file must be reproduced in whole.

  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    Copyright © 2007 Kodak. All rights reserved. http://www.leaf-photography.com 653-01483A-EN Internal 731-01289A-EN...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Getting to Know Your AFi ........................6 Leaf AFi Front View..........................6 Leaf AFi Control Side View......................... 7 Leaf AFi Base View..........................8 Leaf AFi Handgrip Side View ......................9 Leaf AFi Handgrip Top View......................10 2 Getting Started Powering your AFi ..........................12 Inserting the Battery in the Handgrip ......................
  • Page 6 Leaf Aptus Installation Guide Taking a Shot ..........................42 Checking the Exposure ........................42 Storing the Leaf AFi Digital Camera ......................44 3 Working With Your AFi Using the Viewfinder LCD ........................46 Updating Your AFi..........................47 Setting Preferences on the AFi Back......................48 Changing the Interface Language....................

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Introduction and Important Notes about Safe Operation......ii Advice for the Prevention of Injuries ..............ii Caring for the Leaf AFi Digital Camera System ..........iii Spare Parts and Accessories ................iv...

  • Page 8: Introduction And Important Notes About Safe Operation

    Safety Precautions Introduction and Important Notes about Safe Operation Before using the Leaf AFi digital camera system, you must read this guide and understand it. When using the camera system, you must follow all of the safety precautions and recommended procedures. This guide must be accessible to anyone who operates the camera system.

  • Page 9: Caring For The Leaf Afi Digital Camera System

    Do not leave the camera system in a car where the temperatures can get very high. Exposure to Water The Leaf AFi digital camera system is not waterproof and is not suitable for underwater photography. Avoid operating the camera system around water.

  • Page 10: Spare Parts And Accessories

    Safety Precautions Keeping the Leaf AFi Digital Camera System Clean CAUTION: Do not touch the internal parts of the Leaf AFi digital camera system while the lens and/or digital camera back are removed. Avoid contact with sand, dust, and toxic gas.
  • Page 11 WARNING: The battery can explode, leak, or catch on fire if exposed to high temperatures or fire, if opened, or if disassembled. Use the battery with the Leaf AFi digital camera system only. The battery should not be used with other devices.
  • Page 12 Mesures de sécurité Introduction et remarques importantes pour une utilisation sûre ....vii Conseils de prévention des blessures ...............vii Prendre soin de l’appareil photo numérique Leaf AFi ........viii Pièces détachées et accessoires................x...

  • Page 13: Introduction Et Remarques Importantes Pour Une Utilisation Sûre

    AVERTISSEMENT : n’insérez pas de pièces métalliques dans les contacts électriques de l’appareil photo, dans les raccords de câbles, ni dans aucun accessoire. Cela présente un risque de choc électrique ou de dommages à l’Leaf AFi digital camera system. AVERTISSEMENT : n’utilisez pas l’Leaf AFi digital camera system à proximité...

  • Page 14: Prendre Soin De L'appareil Photo Numérique Leaf Afi

    Pour utiliser l’camera system, suivez les instructions données dans cette partie. ATTENTION : exception faite des objectifs et du dos de l’appareil photo numérique, vous ne devez jamais ouvrir ni démonter les pièces de l’Leaf AFi digital camera system, en particulier la lentille de filtrage infrarouge (IR). Une ouverture injustifiée du boîtier de l’Leaf AFi digital camera system annule la garantie.
  • Page 15 Nettoyage de l’appareil photo numérique Leaf AFi ATTENTION : ne touchez pas les pièces internes de l’Leaf AFi digital camera system lorsque l’objectif et/ou le dos de l’appareil photo numérique sont retirés. Évitez tout contact avec le sable, la poussière et les gaz toxiques.

  • Page 16: Pièces Détachées Et Accessoires

    Pièces détachées et accessoires Utilisez uniquement les pièces détachées et les accessoires qui sont inclus dans l’Leaf AFi digital camera system ou ceux qui sont recommandés par Leaf pour une utilisation avec l’camera system. Aucune responsabilité ne sera reconnue en cas de blessures ou de dommages causés par l’utilisation de pièces non agréées.
  • Page 17 Pièces détachées et accessoires • Les packs de batterie au lithium sont petits mais leur puissance est importante. Cependant, s’ils sont exposés à une température excessivement basse (au-dessous de 10°C), le temps effectif de fonctionnement diminue considérablement. Une exposition à des températures inférieures à...
  • Page 18 Sicherheitshinweise Einleitung und wichtige Hinweise zum sicheren Betrieb ......xiii Hinweise zur Verhütung von Verletzungen ............xiii Pflege des Leaf AFi-Digitalkamerasystems ............xiv Ersatzteile und Zubehör..................xvi...

  • Page 19: Einleitung Und Wichtige Hinweise Zum Sicheren Betrieb

    Kabelanschlüsse oder anderer Zubehörteile ein. Dies kann Stromschläge oder Schäden am Leaf AFi digital camera system verursachen. ACHTUNG: Verwenden Sie das Leaf AFi digital camera system nicht in der Nähe von entzündlichen Flüssigkeiten oder Gasen. Es besteht Explosionsgefahr. ACHTUNG: Richten Sie den Fokus der Kameralinse nicht auf die Sonne oder andere helle Lichtquellen.

  • Page 20: Pflege Des Leaf Afi-Digitalkamerasystems

    Luftfeuchtigkeit zwischen 15 und 85 % betrieben werden. Hohe Temperaturen und extreme Luftfeuchtigkeit können Schaden verursachen. Das Leaf AFi digital camera system darf nicht bei hohen Temperaturen oder in einer feuchten bzw. staubigen Umgebung gelagert werden. Lassen Sie das camera system nicht in einem Auto liegen, da es dort sehr heiß...
  • Page 21 Pflege des Leaf AFi-Digitalkamerasystems Gefährdung durch magnetische Felder VORSICHT: Das Leaf AFi digital camera system enthält einen Magnet. Beachten Sie, dass beispielsweise Uhren, Magnetstreifen von Karten usw. durch magnetische Felder beschädigt werden können. Magnetische Felder vermeiden. Das Leaf AFi digital camera system nicht neben Geräten verwenden, die starke elektromagnetische Felder erzeugen.

  • Page 22: Ersatzteile Und Zubehör

    ACHTUNG: Geöffnete oder zerlegte Akkus können bei zu hohen Temperaturen oder direkter Feuereinwirkung explodieren, auslaufen oder Feuer fangen. Verwenden Sie den Akku nur für das Leaf AFi digital camera system. Der Akku darf nicht für andere Geräte verwendet werden. Sicherheitsinformationen für das Akkuladegerät ACHTUNG: Wenn der Akku Feuer ausgesetzt wird, kann er explodieren oder giftige Chemikalien freisetzen.
  • Page 23 Ersatzteile und Zubehör xvii • Lithium-Akkus sind klein, verfügen jedoch über eine hohe Kapazität. Bei Temperaturen unter 10 °C (50 °F) verringert sich die effektive Betriebszeit erheblich. Wenn der Akku Temperaturen unter 0 °C (32 °F) ausgesetzt wird, kann dies zur Funktionsunfähigkeit führen. Wenn Sie die Kamera mit dem Akku bei derartigen Temperaturen verwenden möchten, sollten Sie den Akku bis kurz vor der Aufnahme in einer Tasche aufbewahren.
  • Page 24 Precauciones en materia de seguridad Introducción y notas importantes para una utilización segura ....xix Consejo para la prevención de daños...............xix Cuidado del sistema de cámara digital Leaf AFi..........xx Repuestos y accesorios..................xxii...

  • Page 25: Introducción Y Notas Importantes Para Una Utilización Segura

    ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar daños oculares, no enfoque el objetivo de la cámara hacia el sol ni otras fuentes de iluminación brillantes. El Leaf AFi digital camera system no es sumergible, por lo que no es adecuado para la fotografía submarina. Evite utilizar el camera system cerca del agua. Si el camera system ha entrado en contacto con agua, desconecte la fuente de alimentación...

  • Page 26: Cuidado Del Sistema De Cámara Digital Leaf Afi

    Exposición al agua El Leaf AFi digital camera system no es sumergible, por lo que no es adecuado para la fotografía submarina. Evite utilizar el camera system cerca del agua. Si hay agua en el camera system, séquela cuidadosamente con un paño seco, suave y sin pelusa.
  • Page 27 No deje el camera system al sol. PRECAUCIÓN: Si deja el Leaf AFi digital camera system al sol sin la tapa del objetivo, podría provocar un incendio. No almacene el camera system con agentes ni productos químicos de conservación.

  • Page 28: Repuestos Y Accesorios

    Utilice la batería únicamente con el Leaf AFi digital camera system. La batería no se debe usar con otros dispositivos. Información de seguridad sobre el cargador de la batería ADVERTENCIA: No arroje la batería al fuego, ya que podría explotar o despedir...
  • Page 29 Repuestos y accesorios xxiii • Las baterías de litio son pequeñas pero tienen gran capacidad de potencia. Sin embargo, si la somete a temperaturas muy bajas (por debajo de los 10 °C), el tiempo de funcionamiento del dispositivo se reduce considerablemente. La exposición a temperaturas por debajo de los 0 °C inutilizaría la batería.
  • Page 30 Misure di sicurezza Introduzione e osservazioni importanti sull'impiego in sicurezza ...xxv Informazioni utili per prevenire lesioni............xxv Cura della telecamera digitale Leaf AFi ............xxvi Parti di ricambio e accessori................xxviii...

  • Page 31: Introduzione E Osservazioni Importanti Sull'impiego In Sicurezza

    AVVISO: per evitare danni alla vista, non puntare l'obiettivo della telecamera sul sole o su altre sorgenti di luce intensa. La Leaf AFi digital camera system non è a tenuta d'acqua e non è idoneo per la fotografia subacquea. Non utilizzare la camera system in presenza d'acqua. Se la camera system viene a contatto con acqua, staccare l'alimentazione elettrica e/o togliere la batteria per non correre rischi di scossa elettrica.

  • Page 32: Cura Della Telecamera Digitale Leaf Afi

    Esposizione all'acqua La Leaf AFi digital camera system non è a tenuta d'acqua e non è adatta alla fotografia subacquea. Non utilizzare la camera system in presenza d'acqua. Se si trova dell'acqua sulla camera system, rimuoverla delicatamente con un panno asciutto, soffice e privo di fibre di legno.
  • Page 33 Cura della telecamera digitale Leaf AFi xxvii Esposizione a campi magnetici ATTENZIONE: la Leaf AFi digital camera system contiene un magnete. Tener conto che i campi magnetici possono danneggiare gli orologi, le strisce magnetiche delle carte bancarie e così via.

  • Page 34: Parti Di Ricambio E Accessori

    Misure di sicurezza Parti di ricambio e accessori Utilizzare soltanto parti di ricambio e accessori che sono inclusi nella Leaf AFi digital camera system, o consigliati da Leaf per utilizzarli con la camera system. Non si assumerà alcuna responsabilità per lesioni o danni causati dall'utilizzo di componenti non autorizzati.
  • Page 35 Parti di ricambio e accessori xxix • I blocchi batteria al litio hanno dimensioni ridotte, ma elevata capacità di alimentazione. Tuttavia, se esposti a temperature molto basse (al di sotto dei 10°C), la durata operativa effettiva potrebbe risultare notevolmente ridotta. L'esposizione a temperature inferiori a 0°C rende inutilizzabili le batterie.
  • Page 36 Veiligheidsmaatregelen Inleiding en belangrijke opmerkingen voor een veilige werking ....xxxi Advies ter voorkoming van letsel ..............xxxi Omgang met het digitale camerasysteem Leaf AFi........xxxii Reserveonderdelen en accessoires.............. xxxiv...

  • Page 37: Inleiding En Belangrijke Opmerkingen Voor Een Veilige Werking

    U loopt dan het risico van een elektrische schok of schade aan de Leaf AFi digital camera system. WAARSCHUWING: Gebruik de Leaf AFi digital camera system niet in de buurt van ontvlambare vloeistoffen of gas.

  • Page 38: Omgang Met Het Digitale Camerasysteem Leaf Afi

    Alleen de achterkant en de lenzen van de digitale camera mag u verwijderen. Als u de behuizing van de Leaf AFi digital camera system zomaar opent, is de garantie niet meer geldig. Er wordt geen aansprakelijkheid geaccepteerd voor persoonlijk letsel of schade aan de apparatuur die het gevolg is van het openen van de behuizing.
  • Page 39 Laat de camera system niet in de zon liggen. WAARSCHUWING: Als u de Leaf AFi digital camera system in de zon laat liggen zonder dat de lenskap erop zit, kan er brand ontstaan. Bewaar de camera system niet in de buurt van preserveringsmiddelen of chemicaliën.

  • Page 40: Reserveonderdelen En Accessoires

    Gebruik de batterij alleen voor de Leaf AFi digital camera system. Gebruik de batterij niet in andere apparaten. Veiligheidsinformatie over de batterijlader WAARSCHUWING: De batterij kan exploderen of er kunnen giftige chemicaliën...
  • Page 41 Reserveonderdelen en accessoires xxxv • Lithiumbatterijen zijn klein maar hebben een grote voedingscapaciteit. Als u ze echter blootstelt aan lage temperaturen (onder 10°C), kan de effectieve werkingsduur aanzienlijk korter worden. Bij blootstelling aan temperaturen onder de 0°C zal de batterij niet meer werken. Als u van plan bent te fotograferen in een omgeving met dergelijke temperaturen, kunt u de batterij het beste in uw zak bewaren zodat de batterij warm blijft en deze pas plaatsen vlak voor het fotograferen.
  • Page 42 Precauções de segurança Introdução e Observações importantes sobre a Segurança no funcionamento ................... xxxvii Sugestões para a prevenção de lesões ............xxxvii Cuidados exigidos pelo sistema de câmera digital Leaf AFi....xxxviii Acessórios e peças avulsas ................xxxix...

  • Page 43: Introdução E Observações Importantes Sobre A Segurança No Funcionamento

    Há risco de choque elétrico ou danos ao Leaf AFi digital camera system. AVISO: Não use o Leaf AFi digital camera system nas proximidades de líquidos ou gases inflamáveis. Há risco de explosão.

  • Page 44: Cuidados Exigidos Pelo Sistema De Câmera Digital Leaf Afi

    Exposição à água O Leaf AFi digital camera system não é à prova d'água nem se presta ao uso em fotografia submarina. Evite usar o camera system perto da água. Caso caia água no camera system, enxugue-a delicadamente com um lenço de papel seco, macio e absorvente.

  • Page 45: Acessórios E Peças Avulsas

    Não deixe o camera system no sol. CUIDADO: Se o Leaf AFi digital camera system for exposto ao sol sem o protetor da lente, pode haver um incêndio. Não guarde o camera system ao lado de produtos químicos ou conservantes.
  • Page 46 AVISO: A bateria pode explodir, vazar ou pegar fogo se for exposta a altas temperaturas ou ao fogo, ou se for aberta ou desmontada. Use a bateria apenas com o Leaf AFi digital camera system. A bateria não deve ser usada com outros dispositivos.
  • Page 47 Acessórios e peças avulsas • Mantenha todos os contatos limpos. • Não force os contatos. • Nunca deixe a bateria conectada ao carregador por um período muito longo.
  • Page 48 Правила техники безопасности Введение и важные замечания по технике безопасности ..xliii Советы по предупреждению травматизма........ xliii Уход за цифровой камерой Leaf AFi.......... xliv Запасные части и аксессуары............ xlvi...

  • Page 49: Введение И Важные Замечания По Технике Безопасности

    камерой вблизи воды. Для предупреждения поражения электрическим током в случае попадания воды на камеру необходимо отсоединить источник питания и (или) вынуть аккумулятор. Не пользуйтесь цифровой камерой Leaf AFi и обратитесь за консультацией в службу технической поддержки Leaf. При обнаружении каких-либо отклонений от исправного состояния...

  • Page 50: Уход За Цифровой Камерой Leaf Afi

    никогда не разбирайте цифровую камеру Leaf AFi, в особенности – инфракрасный светофильтр. Любое самовольное вскрытие цифровой камеры Leaf AFi влечет за собой потерю гарантии. Компания Leaf не несет никакой ответственности за травмы и повреждения оборудования, произошедшие в результате вскрытия корпуса.
  • Page 51 Поддержание чистоты цифровой камеры Leaf AFi ОСТОРОЖНО: Не дотрагивайтесь до внутренних частей цифровой камеры Leaf AFi, когда с нее снят объектив и (или) задняя панель. Избегайте контакта с песком, пылью и токсичными газами. Не допускайте встряхивания или загрязнения оптических поверхностей.

  • Page 52: Запасные Части И Аксессуары

    Запасные части и аксессуары Используйте только те запасные части и аксессуары, которые входят в комплект поставки цифровой камеры Leaf AFi или рекомендованы компанией Leaf. Компания Leaf не несет никакой ответственности за травмы или повреждения, возникшие по причине использования частей, не имеющих такой рекомендации. Для получения информации...
  • Page 53 Запасные части и аксессуары xlvii Запрещается прилагать чрезмерные усилия при установке • и извлечении аккумулятора. Следует избегать воздействия прямых солнечных лучей и высокой • температуры (например, в салоне автомобиля с закрытыми окнами). Нарушение этого требования может привести к деформации, обесцвечиванию или неисправности. Запрещается...
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  • Page 65: Introduction

    Introduction Product Overview................2 Leaf AFi Suitcase Contents ..............3 Getting to Know Your AFi ..............6...

  • Page 66: Product Overview

    - offering optimal focus while making the best use of high resolution CCD sensors. The Leaf AFi is the world's first camera to include a large (6 x 7 cm), built- in LCD touch screen, offering an innovative graphic user interface, and a variety of functions and pre-defined settings.

  • Page 67: Leaf Afi Suitcase Contents

    Leaf AFi Suitcase Contents Leaf AFi Suitcase Contents The following table describes the items contained in the Leaf AFi digital camera system suitcase. To avoid installation and operation problems, use only the accessories supplied in the Leaf digital camera system kit.
  • Page 68 Chapter 1 – Introduction Cleaning supplies (cleaning wipes and tweezers) External power adaptor Diffuser Gray card Case for safe storage of your digital camera system Two lithium ion batteries Fast charger for lithium ion batteries 12V DC power supply...
  • Page 69 Leaf AFi Suitcase Contents Three AC cables (EU, US, and UK) Covers for the LCD touch screen, digital back sensor and camera front and rear Cover for the battery slot Neck and hand straps Stylus (spare)

  • Page 70: Getting To Know Your Afi

    Getting to Know Your AFi The following section introduces you to the buttons, controls and functions on your Leaf AFi. Leaf AFi Front View AF Illuminator Rear Dial Lens Release Shutter Release Button Front Dial USB Interface Figure 1: Leaf AFi Front View...

  • Page 71: Leaf Afi Control Side View

    Viewfinder Release On/Off Button Back Release On/Off Dial CompactFlash Card AE Switch Compartment AE Button Flash Shoe Back Flash Sync Lens Release Meter Mode Switch AF Button AF Switch Meter Mode Button Flash Button Figure 2: Leaf AFi Control Side View...

  • Page 72: Leaf Afi Base View

    Chapter 1 – Introduction Leaf AFi Base View Handgrip Release USB Interface Novoflex Mount Shutter Release Button Tripod Plate Front Dial 3/8” Tripod Socket 1/4” Tripod Socket Battery Cover Camera Battery Compartment FireWire Port Figure 3: Leaf AFi Base View...

  • Page 73: Leaf Afi Handgrip Side View

    Getting to Know Your AFi Leaf AFi Handgrip Side View User Button Stylus Remote Cable Control Port Lens Sync Back Battery Release Flash Sync Handgrip Release Camera Battery Chamber Figure 4: Leaf AFi Handgrip Side View...

  • Page 74: Leaf Afi Handgrip Top View

    Chapter 1 – Introduction Leaf AFi Handgrip Top View Handgrip LCD Options Button Rear Dial AF Illuminator Mirror Lock-up Button Soft Button Depth of Field Preview Button Handgrip Strap Figure 5: Leaf AFi Handgrip Top View...

  • Page 75: Getting Started

    Getting Started Powering your AFi................12 Inserting the Battery in the Handgrip..........12 Attaching and Removing a Lens ............13 Setting Up ..................15 Image Storage ..................19 Camera Controls................26 AFi Back Controls................36 Storing the Leaf AFi Digital Camera...........44...

  • Page 76: Powering Your Afi

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Powering your AFi There are four ways to power your AFi digital camera system: • Using a single battery solution using a battery located in the handgrip. • Using a split supply solution using a battery in the handgrip, and a second battery on the AFi back.

  • Page 77: Attaching And Removing A Lens

    Attaching and Removing a Lens Figure 2: Battery Chamber Open Place the battery in the chamber. Figure 3: Inserting the Battery Move the drawer upwards and push it into the handgrip until it locks. Attaching and Removing a Lens To attach a lens: Press the lens release button and rotate the body cap counterclockwise to remove the cover on the front of the camera system.
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 – Getting Started Figure 4: Attaching the Lens Insert the lens, and rotate it clockwise. When the lens “clicks”, it is locked into place. To remove a lens Press the lens release button and rotate the lens counterclockwise to remove it.

  • Page 79: Setting Up

    Setting Up Setting Up Attaching the Viewfinder Figure 5: Viewfinder Place the viewfinder horizontally on the top of the camera, and press it downwards. You will hear a "click" when the viewfinder is locked. Note: Make sure that the viewfinder is locked on both sides. To remove the viewfinder, press the buttons on each side of the camera, and pull the viewfinder off the camera body.

  • Page 80: Removing The Afi Back

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Removing the AFi Back The Leaf AFi digital camera is provided with the back attached to the camera, and does not need to be assembled. If you wish to remove the back, do the following: Holding the AFi camera securely, push the back release inwards and upwards, and gently pull the AFi back away from the camera body.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Handgrip Position

    Setting Up Adjusting the Handgrip Position Holding the AFi camera securely, push the handgrip release button. Handgrip Release Button Figure 6: Hangrip Release Button Rotate the handgrip to any of the four preset positions. Figure 7: Rotating the Handgrip Release the handgrip release button. The handgrip locks in place.

  • Page 82: Attaching The Afi Camera To A Tripod

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Attaching the AFi Camera to a Tripod The AFi camera suitcase contains a quick-clamping mounting tripod plate with 1/4" and 3/8" tripod thread. The tripod mounting plate is compatible with the Novoflex Q Base System. Figure 8: Novoflex Mount Tripod Plate Attaching a Neck Strap The neck strap included in your AFi camera suitcase can be attached to the...

  • Page 83: Image Storage

    Leaf AFi to read the card. Notes: • If you use the Leaf AFi as a card reader, we recommend that you use a computer running Mac OS X. • Formatting the CompactFlash card erases all data on the card.
  • Page 84 Chapter 2 – Getting Started Click the Erase tab. Figure 10: Erase Tab In the Volume Format box, select MS-DOS File System.
  • Page 85 In the confirmation message that appears, click Erase. Formatting is complete when the progress bar disappears from view, the Volume Format box shows Mac OS Extended (journaled) , and the Name box shows Untitled . On the desktop, select the LEAF-CF volume.

  • Page 86: Formatting In Windows

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Select File > Get Info. In the Leaf-CF Info window, ensure that Format shows Macintosh PC Exchange (MS-DOS) Figure 13: Leaf CF-Info Window Close the Disk Utility application. Drag the LEAF-CF volume to Trash. Formatting in Windows Insert the CompactFlash card in a card reader.
  • Page 87 Figure 14: Removable Disk Menu In the Format dialog box, in the File System box, select FAT32. In the Volume label box, type LEAF-CF Click Start. Figure 15: Format Window When the format procedure is complete, go to the desktop and click...

  • Page 88: Inserting The Compactflash Card

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Right-click Removable Disk, and from the menu, select Eject. Inserting the CompactFlash Card Open the CompactFlash card door. Insert the CompactFlash card. CompactFlash card door Figure 16: Insert the CompactFlash card...
  • Page 89 Image Storage Removing the CompactFlash Card Open the CompactFlash card door, and then press the release button. Release Button Figure 17: The CompactFlash Card Release Button...

  • Page 90: Camera Controls

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Camera Controls Turning Your Camera System On and Off Before you turn on your digital camera system, make sure that you have inserted a charged battery. Turn the dial to single shot or continuous mode. On/Off Figure 18: On/Off Dial Briefly push the shutter release button.
  • Page 91 Camera Controls Exposure bracketing: Set the On/Off dial to red dot mode. Press and hold down the On/Off button. Set the rear dial to Exposure Bracketing. Set the front dial to the desired bracketing: • three exposures in one third, two thirds, or full stop increments •...

  • Page 92: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Selecting the Focus Mode Move the switch to select the desired focus mode: —Single focus: the camera automatically focuses on an object until it reaches sharpest focus —Continuous focus: the camera automatically and continually focuses on a moving object for as long as you hold down the shutter release button halfway —Manual focus: you focus the camera manually by turning the focusing ring on the lens...

  • Page 93: Setting The Focus Trap

    Camera Controls Setting the Focus Trap Focus trap is a useful feature for when you are photographing a moving subject at a specific distance from your camera. Focus trap enables you to set the camera to shoot automatically when your subject reaches the preset focus distance.

  • Page 94: Selecting The Exposure Mode

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Selecting the Exposure Mode Figure 19: AE Switch Move the switch to select the desired exposure mode: — : The optimal aperture and shutter Programmed auto exposure combination is automatically selected by the camera system. If you change the shutter time or the aperture setting, the other value is automatically adjusted.

  • Page 95: Focus Modes

    Camera Controls Tip: To lock the exposure, hold down the AE button while the camera is set to P, S, or A. The exposure is locked for as long as you hold the button. Note: If you are working with an AF-lens, the aperture ring has to be set to A to enable the automatic functions (program, aperture priority and shutter priority modes).

  • Page 96: Shooting With Manual Focus

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Shooting with Continuous Focus Set the switch to Look through the viewfinder and position the focus area over the subject. Push the shutter release button until you encounter light resistance. The lens focuses automatically and continues to refocus if the subject in the viewfinder moves.

  • Page 97: Selecting The Meter Mode

    Camera Controls Selecting the Meter Mode Average Center Weight Spot Metering red dot Figure 21: Meter Mode Controls Move the Meter Mode switch to select the desired meter mode: • : The exposure for the image is calculated using an average Average meter reading.

  • Page 98: Setting The Ev Compensation

    : The flash is triggered just before the shutter closes. Rear Sync Note: The Leaf AFi can use TTL flash via a Rollei SCA 3562 adapter connected to the Flash Shoe on the side of the camera. Electronic flash can also be used by connecting a PC cord to the Flash Sync socket or via a wireless remote device connected to the Flash Shoe.

  • Page 99: Using The Options Button

    Camera Controls Using the Options Button Hold down the Options button, and use the rear dial to select one of the following: • Power Save: When Power Save is set Tip: , use the front dial to select the amount of time until sleep mode is initiated.

  • Page 100: Afi Back Controls

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started • LCD Contrast: 00-16 • 56-63 • LCD Backlight: • • Auto AFi Back Controls Using the Touch Screen The AFi back includes a built-in (6 x 7 cm) LCD touch screen with an innovative graphics user interface. Figure 23: AFi Back with Touch Screen...

  • Page 101: Using The Stylus

    AFi Back Controls Using the Stylus Use the stylus provided to tap the touch screen. Figure 24: The stylus To remove the stylus for use, slide it out of the slot located at the top of the AFi back. Figure 25: Removing the stylus...

  • Page 102: Setting The Iso

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Setting the ISO to access the camera settings Camera and enter the desired setting. The camera settings specified here are applied to all future shots.

  • Page 103: Configuring The User Button

    AFi Back Controls Configuring the User Button Configure the user button for viewing indicators or flagging images in Shoot view, and for flagging or deleting images in Edit view. Configuring the User Button for Shoot View Tap User Button. Tap Shoot view. In the Action bar, select Indicators or Flag.

  • Page 104: Configuring The User Button For Edit View

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Configuring the User Button for Edit View To configure the user button for flagging or deleting images: Tap User Button. Tap Edit view. Tap Flag or Delete.

  • Page 105: Configuring A Long Press Of The User Button

    AFi Back Controls Configuring a Long Press of the User Button You can set the user button so that a long press can either lock or unlock the touch screen, or turn the display on or off. Tap User Button. Tap Long Press.

  • Page 106: Taking A Shot

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started Taking a Shot Shutter Release Button Figure 26: Shutter Release Button Push the shutter release button all the way. Checking the Exposure mode, check the exposure of your shot in the following ways: Shoot • Examine the histogram exposure data.

  • Page 107: Checking Exposure With The Histogram

    AFi Back Controls Checking Exposure with the Histogram Tap histog. Examine the histogram to check that most of the exposure data lies within the exposure limits. Exposure data that lies within the limits is shown in white. Overexposed and underexposed data is shown in gray. Checking Exposure with the Overexposure and Underexposure Alarms Tap over.

  • Page 108: Storing The Leaf Afi Digital Camera

    If you need to put the digital camera system down while working, rest the digital camera system on its left side. To protect your Leaf AFi digital camera system when you are not working, store it in the suitcase provided.

  • Page 109: Working With Your Afi

    Working With Your AFi Using the Viewfinder LCD ..............46 Updating Your AFi................47 Setting Preferences on the AFi Back ..........48 Managing Your Shots................52...

  • Page 110: Using The Viewfinder Lcd

    Chapter 3 – Working With Your AFi Using the Viewfinder LCD Use your viewfinder LCD to view camera information at a glance. Rear Normal Flash Flash Orientation Sensor Metering Shutter Sync Sync Horizontal or Vertical Type Aperture Speed AE Lock Battery level Focus Exposure...

  • Page 111: Updating Your Afi

    Updating Your AFi Updating Your AFi The AFi camera operates on state of the art firmware. Periodically, Leaf may provide newer firmware versions which add new features and improve the functionality of your camera system. Upload the firmware to your AFi back.

  • Page 112: Setting Preferences On The Afi Back

    Chapter 3 – Working With Your AFi Setting Preferences on the AFi Back Changing the Interface Language Scroll down, and then tap Interface Language. Tap the desired language.

  • Page 113: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting Preferences on the AFi Back Setting the Date and Time Scroll down, and then tap Date and Time. Using the virtual keypad, tap the date and time values, and then tap ok. Note: You need to set the date and time only once. If the time-zone that you work in changes, reset the date and time accordingly.

  • Page 114: Setting The Owner Information

    Setting the Owner Information Tap Owner Information.
  • Page 115 Setting Preferences on the AFi Back Tap the relevant area. Use the virtual keypad to enter the desired information, and tap ok.

  • Page 116: Managing Your Shots

    Chapter 3 – Working With Your AFi Managing Your Shots Deleting Shots in Shoot View Tap the image and hold until the flag, note and delete buttons appear. Tap delete to delete the image.

  • Page 117: Creating A Folder

    Managing Your Shots Creating a Folder Your shots are automatically saved to your CompactFlash (CF) card. To enhance organization, you can create folders for storing your shots. Tap Shots Folder. Tap down.

  • Page 118: Assigning A Base Name To A Shot

    Chapter 3 – Working With Your AFi Tap new. Using the virtual keypad, tap the name of the folder, and then To create a subfolder, tap the new folder, tap open , and then tap new . Assigning a Base Name to a Shot You can define a base name for your shots.
  • Page 119 Managing Your Shots Tap keypad. Using the virtual keypad, enter a base name for the shot, and then tap...

  • Page 120: Adding Notes And Copyright Information To Your Shots

    Chapter 3 – Working With Your AFi Adding Notes and Copyright Information to Your Shots Scroll down, and then tap Notes. Click in either the Description or Copyright Notice area.
  • Page 121 Managing Your Shots Use the virtual keypad to enter the desired information, and then tap ok.
  • Page 122 Chapter 3 – Working With Your AFi...

  • Page 123: Power Supply

    Power Supply About the Power Supply ..............60 Attaching the Battery to the AFi Back..........60 Connecting the AFi Back to a Power Supply ........61 Charging the Batteries ..............62...

  • Page 124: About The Power Supply

    Chapter 4 – Power Supply About the Power Supply In normal operation, the AFi is powered using a single battery located in the handgrip. However, in some circumstances you may wish to use a second battery on the AFi back. For example: •...

  • Page 125: Connecting The Afi Back To A Power Supply

    Connecting the AFi Back to a Power Supply To remove the battery from the AFi back: press the battery release button, and then slide the battery out. Connecting the AFi Back to a Power Supply Insert the end of the external power adaptor into the FW port on the AFi back.

  • Page 126: Charging The Batteries

    Chapter 4 – Power Supply Charging the Batteries You can charge the lithium ion battery used with the AFi back using the MCL103 battery charger provided. Charging the Battery Using the Hähnel MCL103 Important: Before performing these procedures, refer to the Safety Precautions at the beginning of this guide.
  • Page 127 Charging the Batteries Insert the battery with contacts facing down and slide the battery fully down into the contacts. Once charging begins, an indicator light is turns on. The indicator light begins to flash when the battery is almost charged. Charging is complete when the indicator light turns off.

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