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Leaf launches fastest digital camera back series at Photokina

Herzlia, Israel (September 14, 2006) – Leaf, world-renowned leader in the domain of professional photography and developer of the world's fastest digital camera backs, will debut its new Leaf Aptus S-Series at Photokina. The three new digital camera backs: Leaf Aptus 75S, Leaf Aptus 65S, and Leaf Aptus 54S— feature record-breaking speed rates and unlimited burst depths.

Engineered for unprecedented speed
The Leaf Aptus S-Series camera backs have the capability to deliver exceptional shooting speeds from 0.8 seconds per frame—or as many as 75 frames per minute—with unlimited burst depths. The state-of-the-art design incorporates advanced, accelerated image-processing hardware, including a new, lossless image-compression engine, designed to achieve record-breaking speeds. Leaf has significantly accelerated shooting speed bydoubling the CCD sensor readout speed, and has also doubled the buffer size to effectively support unlimited burst depths. The new S-Series maximizes the newest Sandisk CompactFlash Extreme IV card technology for portable shooting. The camera backs support the latest Firewire 800 standard for data transfer of up to 800Mbps and sensitivity levels up to 800 ISO.

Intuitive operation and superior image quality
Leaf's precision engineering ensures that the entire shooting experience is smooth and easily controlled, with images that reflect Leaf’s commitment to uncompromising quality. The Leaf Aptus is the world’s first and only camera back with a built-in 6 x 7 cm touch screen LCD. This design innovation enables professional photographers to work intuitively, accessing any point on the RAW image with one touch for quick evaluation. The large touch screen gives one-tap access to a range of essential functions and predefined settings that are typically needed before and during a photo shoot. The interface can be accessed in six languages, including Chinese and Japanese.

Dov Kalinski, General Manager of Leaf, comments: “Our strategy for developing the new S-Series was based on intensive feedback and communication with our users, and directly responds to their needs and requests. The Leaf Aptus S-Series directly addresses the needs of professional photographers for increased shooting speed and burst depths, without any compromise on the image quality. ”

The new Leaf Aptus S-Series consists of three models with the following configurations:

	Resolution	CCD size	Speed*: sec/frame	Frames/ burst	Speed*: frame/ minute	Speed*: sustained sec/frame	Sensitivity
Leaf Aptus 75S	33 MP	48 mm x 36 mm	1.1	Unlimited	53	1.1	50 - 800
Leaf Aptus 65S	28 MP	44 mm x 33 mm	0.9	Unlimited	63	0.9	50 - 800
Leaf Aptus 54S	22 MP	48 mm x 36 mm	0.8	Unlimited	75	0.8	25 - 400

* Speed depend on camera configuration

New Leaf Capture 10 versions for PC and Intel Mac
The latest version of Leaf Capture 10.1 now includes live video, a new temperature slider, and additional new features. Leaf is also launching a PC version of Leaf Capture 10. Designed for simplicity, the Leaf Capture 10 application is the ideal shooting partner for professional photographers. The software supports real-time adjustment and perfection of images while the photos are being taken, using one clear, simple window to perform the tasks and view the results. With the ability to view Leaf RAW images 1:1, photographers can see the true data from their shots and check essential settings. The ease and efficiency of this operation deliver significant timesavings and productivity gains.

See Leaf camera backs in action at Photokina
Leaf digital camera backs and software will be demonstrated at the Leaf stand (Hall 5.1, Stand A10-B19) at Photokina, September 26 through October 1, 2006 in Cologne, Germany. The 254-sqm booth offers hands-on demos, informative presentations and a chance to see Leaf Star Photographers at work. During Photokina Leaf will showcase three demonstration studios to represent a commercial studio, a fashion shoot, and a surprise main attraction. For additional information or to sign up for a free demonstration, please visit: www.leaf-photography.com.

About Leaf: A history of innovation
Since introducing its first digital camera back in 1992, Leaf has become a world-renowned leader in the domain of professional photography. Leaf’s extensive knowledge in image processing, color management and file-conversion technology is part of the Leaf legacy. Leaf’s success has been paralleled by the success of its parent company, Creo, now part of Kodak. The Leaf Aptus family is the latest in a series of award-winning digital camera back solutions created for professional photographers.
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