Leaf Aptus-II User Manual
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- Page 1 Leaf Aptus-II User Guide ...
- Page 2 Any Leaf Imaging Ltd. equipment referred to in this document has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is ...
- Page 3 special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses (even if Leaf Imaging Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use the ...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Compact Flash C ard and Battery ......................9 Turning off t he Leaf A ptus-‐II D igital C amera Back ................ 10 Preparing a Compact Flash C ard for S hoot ................... 11 ... - Page 5 Adding N otes and Copyright Information to Y our S hots ............... 29 Selecting Lens Calibration from the CF card .................. 30 Chapter 4 -‐Taking a shot ........................ 3 1 Chapter 5 ...
- Page 6 Selecting a Viewing Folder for Editing .................... 50 Moving Y our I mages .......................... 51 Chapter 7 -‐ A djusting S ettings for a Shoot .................... 5 2 Shooting ...
- Page 7 Selecting Lens Calibration from the CF card with ISO button ............... 73 Up button .............................. 74 Home button ............................ 74 Restoring F actory Settings ........................ 75 Viewing Leaf A ptus-‐II V ersion Information .................... 76 7 ...
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Page 8: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Overview The Leaf® digital camera back is the world s first camera back that includes a built-in (6 × 7 cm) LCD screen and an innovative graphic user interface. An integrated battery and compact flash (CF) storage card facilitate shooting. New hardware offers continuous ... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Turning on the Leaf Aptus-II Digital Camera Back The procedure for turning on your Leaf Aptus-II digital camera back depends on whether y ou u se a compact flash card and battery, or work in tethered mode. ... -
Page 10: Turning Off The Leaf Aptus-Ii Digital Camera Back
When using a compact flash card and battery, t urn the Leaf Aptus-II digital camera back off b y pressing and holding the On/Off button until the light turns orange. If you changed a setting in the Setup menu, the camera saves the new setting and then shuts down. -
Page 11: Preparing A Compact Flash Card For Shoot
When the compact flash card is new. When you have used the compact flash card on a non-Leaf digital c amera o r back. You can format the card on a computer running either Mac OS or Windows. When formatting the compact flash card, you can use either a ... -
Page 12: Formatting In M Ac Os X
Formatting in Mac OS X 1. Insert the compact flash card into the card reader or the Leaf Aptus-II digital camera back. 2. On the desktop, double-click the system disk. 3. Select Applications Utilities Disk Utility. ... - Page 13 8. Click Erase. 9. 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. ...
- Page 14 10. On the desktop, select the LEAF-CF volume. 11. Select File Get Info. 12. In the Leaf-CF Info window, ensure that Format shows MS-DOS(FAT32). ...
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Page 15: Formatting In Windows
Formatting in Windows 1. Insert the compact flash card in a card reader. 2. On the desktop, click My Computer. 3. Right-click Removable Disk Select Format. ... - Page 16 7. When the format procedure is complete, go to the desktop and click My Computer. 8. Right-click Removable Disk, and from the menu, select Eject. ...
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Page 17: Chapter 3 - Preparing To Shoot
Chapter 3 - Preparing to Shoot Changing the Interface language Tap Setup Language S elect the desired language. 17 ... -
Page 18: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time ... -
Page 19: Viewing And Defining Camera Settings/Image Settings/Presets
Viewing and Defining Camera Settings/Image Settings/Presets Tap Camera Camera Settings View the current settings by scrolling up and down. The camera settings specified here are applied to all f uture shots You can also change camera settings through Favorites or ISO. -
Page 20: Creating A Shots Folder
Creating a Shots Folder Tap Camera Camera Settings Shots Folder New Use the virtual keypad to tap the name of the folder Tap OK. ... -
Page 21: Selecting A Folder For Your Shots
Selecting a Folder for Your Shots Tap Camera Camera Settings Shots Folder Select the predefined folder and tap Choose Tap OK ... -
Page 22: Assigning A Base Name To A Shot
You can define a base name for your shots. The Leaf Aptus II digital camera back applies this name to all shots, adding a number in sequence each time, until you define a new base name. To reset the numbering: In Camera Settings scroll down to the bottom of the ... -
Page 23: Compression
Compression Backs save the image in compressed mode by default. You may save the image non-compressed with Aptus-II 5, 6 or 7. * Tap Camera Camera Settings Scroll down Camera setting list to Compression Select compression mode. * LCC (Lens Cast Calibration) in Capture One is only supported for compressed images. -
Page 24: Camera Type
Camera Type Normally Camera Type is automatically selected, but if you use more than one camera type (Large Format, Rollei shutter etc.) then you will need to set it accordingly. ... -
Page 25: Set Your Iso
Set your ISO Tap Camera Camera Settings Scroll down ISO Select your desired ISO. ... -
Page 26: Lens Focal Length
Lens Focal Length In case you use a manual lens you can enter the Lens Focal length manually to appear in the Exif Data. Tap Camera C amera Settings Lens Use the Keypad or Keyboard to enter the Lens Value Tap OK Note: Remember to change this field when you change a lens. -
Page 27: Capture Orientation
Capture Orientation Tap Camera Camera Settings Scroll down and tap Orientation Select your Orientation 27 ... -
Page 28: Crop Settings (For Aptus-Ii 12)
Crop Settings (for Aptus-II 12) You can choose between several crop ratios. Tap Camera C amera Settings Crop Select the desired capture ratio. ... -
Page 29: Adding Notes And Copyright Information To Your Shots
Adding Notes and Copyright Information to Your Shots Tap Camera Info Tap in either the Description or Copyright Notice area Use the Keypad o r Keyboard to enter the desired information, and then ... -
Page 30: Selecting Lens Calibration From The Cf Card
Selecting Lens Calibration from the CF card Tap Camera Camera Settings Lens Calibration Select desired lens calibration Tap OK 30 ... -
Page 31: Chapter 4 -Taking A Shot
Chapter 4 -Taking a shot You may view and edit your shots immediately upon capture using the evaluation tools. Edit mode is possible immediately after every shot. Tap Edit to Access Edit mode ... -
Page 32: Chapter 5 Evaluating Your Shots
Chapter 5 Evaluating your shots Checking the Exposure Check the exposure of your shot in the following w ays: Examine the histogram exposure data. Use the Overall Exposure Meter. Use the Picker tool to view the exposure ... -
Page 33: Checking E Xposure With The Histogram And Exposure Meter
Checking E xposure with the Histogram and Exposure Meter Long tap on displayed image tap Ind. OR press User Button inwards. Examine the histogram to check that most of the exposure data lies within the exposure limits. The Exposure Meter shows the Overall Value in f-Stops. -
Page 34: Checking E Xposure With The Picker Tool
Checking E xposure with the Picker Tool Long tap on displayed image Ind. OR press User Button Tap Tap the desired spot on the image. Note: You can first zoom in to the image and use the stylus to make a more accurate reading. ... -
Page 35: Displaying Histogram In Shoot View
Displaying Histogram in Shoot View Tap to enlarge or reduce the Histogram display size. 35 ... -
Page 36: Checking E Xposure With The Over/Under Exposure Alarms
Checking E xposure with the Over/Under exposure Alarms Long tap on displayed image Tap Over - A flashing mask covers the overexposed and underexposed areas o f t he image ... -
Page 37: Checking Focus
Checking Focus Tap Zoom Button T ap at the desired position in the image to enlarge by 25% Keep tapping, directing to the desired area until image is zoomed to 100% for you to check focus. -
Page 38: Setting Gray Balance
Setting Gray Balance Tap Picker tool Tap a gray point in the image. To ensure correct gray balance, do one of the following: Include a gray card in your shot. Ensure that ... -
Page 39: Checking Composition Using The Grid
Checking Composition Using the Grid Place a grid on your shot as an aid for composition and alignment of an image Long tap on displayed image Tap Grid. ... -
Page 40: Moving The Grid Lines
Moving the Grid Lines Move the grid lines to help you align your image. Tap the line you want to move Use the arrows to move the grid lines as desired The double arrows move the Grid lines 10 Pixels at a time. The single arrows move the Grid lines 1 Pixel at a time. -
Page 41: Changing The Color Of The Grid Lines
Changing the Color of the Grid Lines Change the grid line color according to your preference. Tap any line Tap Color Palette to toggle between the available colors. To change the type and number of grid lines see: Setting Grid Attributes. -
Page 42: Browsing Through Your Images
Browsing Through Your Images Do one of the following: Tap the Prev and Next buttons. Roll t he user button back or forwards. 42 ... -
Page 43: Deleting S Hots In Single Image View
Deleting S hots in Single Image View Long tap on displaying image Delete Tap OK o n the verification window (or Cancel). 43 ... -
Page 44: Flagging And Annotating In Single Image View
Flagging and Annotating in Single Image View While you are shooting, you can flag your image or add a note, as desired. You can then see the flag or note on the image in Edit view and in the image information ... -
Page 45: Viewing Information About Your Shot
Viewing Information about Your Shot Long tap on displayed image T ap Ind.or press the User Button inwards Image information and EXIF d ata appear on the image. ... -
Page 46: Chapter 6 Editing Your Images
Chapter 6 Editing Your Images Use Edit view t o: modes. images from various folders. , annotate, and delete single or multiple images another. Selecting a View for Your Images ... -
Page 47: Selecting Multiple Images
Selecting Multiple Images In thumbnail view L ong tap on an image Multi Selection button Select the desired images. The selected images in multi selection mode are marked with a bold rectangle. ... -
Page 48: Flagging, Annotating, Indicating, Grid, Over/Under Exposure Mode And Delete
Flagging, Annotating, Indicating, Grid, Over/Under Exposure mode and Delete In single image view Long tap on displayed image. Tap desired function 48 ... -
Page 49: Sorting Your Images
Sorting Your Images In View mode select List View Sort your images by tapping the column titles. Tapping twice will toggle the sort direction. 49 ... -
Page 50: Selecting A Viewing Folder For Editing
Selecting a Viewing Folder for Editing Tap Edit Select thumbnail view File Select the desired folder Tap Choose. Tap New or Delete to create a new folder or delete an existing one. ... -
Page 51: Moving Your Images
Moving Your Images In thumbnail view Long tap on displayed image Move Tap the desired image destination folder Tap move Tap OK ... -
Page 52: Chapter 7 -Adjusting Settings For A Shoot
Chapter 7 -Adjusting Settings for a Shoot Shooting W ithout Overlays After each shot, indicators and information about the shot appear as an overlay. Clear the overlays if you do not want this information to appear while you are shooting. ... -
Page 53: Working In Full-Screen View
Working in Full-Screen View If desired, hide the menu buttons and view your shots full-screen while you work Double tap on image display. To view the menu buttons when working in full-screen view, long tap on image ... -
Page 54: Setting Grid Attributes
Setting Grid Attributes Tap Setup T ap Shoot view Tap Grid Setting Set the grid attributes: To set the number of grid lines, tap Horizontal or Vertical Grid Lines, a nd tap the desired number of lines. To set ... -
Page 55: Using The Crop Mask
Using the Crop Mask You c an show or hide the crop mask as you shoot: Setup Tap Shoot View Crop Masking On/Off ... -
Page 56: Adjusting T He Transparency Of The Crop Mask
Adjusting t he Transparency of the Crop Mask Setup Tap Shoot View Crop Mask Transparency Select the desired intensity 56 ... -
Page 57: Adjusting T He Transparency Of The Histogram And Info Bar
Adjusting t he Transparency of the Histogram and Info Bar Setup Tap Shoot View Options Histogram/Info Transparency Select the desired intensity 57 ... -
Page 58: Setting The Exposure Alarm
Setting the Exposure Alarm Set the exposure alarm to show underexposed areas, overexposed areas, or both. Setup Tap Shoot View Options Scroll down to Exposure Alarm Tap the desired setting ... -
Page 59: Resetting The File Name Counter
Leaf Aptus-II adds a number in sequence to the base name that you define each time you take a shot. You can reset the counter to zero at any time. ... -
Page 60: Chapter 8 - Defining The Camera Back Settings
If the compact flash card is n ew, or if you h ave used the compact flash card on a non- Leaf digital camera back, do not perform a quick format. Perform the procedure detailed in Preparing a Compact Flash Card for Shoot. ... -
Page 61: Configuring The User Button
Configuring the User Button Configure the user button for viewing indicators or flagging i mages and for deleting images in Edit view Configuring the User Button for Single Image View ... -
Page 62: Configuring The User Button For Multi Image View
Configuring the User Button for Multi Image View To configure the user button for flagging or deleting images Setup T ap User Button Multi Image display Flag or Delete ... -
Page 63: Configuring A Long Press Of The User Button
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. ... -
Page 64: Aligning The Touch Screen
Aligning the Touch Screen Setup T ap Display Align Touch Screen Follow the instructions on the screen. 64 ... -
Page 65: Switching To Outdoor Mode
Switching to Outdoor Mode Tap System Settings Display Themes Indoor/Outdoor 65 ... -
Page 66: Turning Off The Backlight
Turning Off the Backlight Setup Tap Display Backlight Off After Tap the power source T ap the desired time ... -
Page 67: Turning On The Backlight
Turning On the Backlight Setup Tap Display Backlight On After Tap "take picture" "Yes" for display after capture Tap "Tap display" for double or single tap to wake back display. -
Page 68: Setting The Volume Of The Camera Back Sounds
Setting the volume of the Camera Back Sounds Setup T ap Sounds set desired option 68 ... -
Page 69: Setting The Owner Information
Setting the Owner Information Setup Owner Information S e l e c t the relevant field Use the virtual keypad to enter the desired information Tap OK ... -
Page 70: Setting Your Favorites Menu
Setting your Favorites menu Setup User Button Favorites Set your Favorites Menu 70 ... -
Page 71: Define The Favorites As Your User Button Short-Cut
Define the Favorites as your User button Short-cut Set quick access to your favorites function by defining the User Button as your favorites function button. Setup User Button Home Tap Favorites ... -
Page 72: Define The Iso Button As Your User Button Short-Cut
Define the ISO button as your User button Short-cut Use ISO as your User Button Short-cut to select ISO, Crop and Lens calibration. Setup User Button Home ISO ... -
Page 73: Selecting Lens Calibration From The Cf Card With Iso Button
Selecting Lens Calibration from the CF card with ISO button Press ISO button scroll down to Lens calibration Press ISO button scroll and press the desired lens calibration Scroll with ISO button to Close, and press ISO button. -
Page 74: Up Button
Up button Tap this button to go up one level Home button Press this Icon to return to the Home screen When back is locked the lock icon replaces the Home icon. ... -
Page 75: Restoring Factory Settings
Restoring Factory Settings Setup Restore Factory Settings Tap OK 75 ... -
Page 76: Viewing Leaf Aptus-Ii Version Information
Viewing Leaf Aptus-II Version Information Setup Tap About 76 ... - Page 77 77 ...
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