Leaf Capture 11.1

24/04/08

Leaf releases version 11.1 of Leaf Capture image capture and processing software

Features powerful new capabilities

La Hulpe, Belgium, April 17, 2007 – Leaf, the developer of the world’s fastest medium-format digital camera solutions, announces the release of Leaf Capture version 11.1, a new version of the company’s popular image workflow software. The new Leaf Capture software enables professional photographers to
easily and intuitively work with images, save time and benefit from significant improvements in their productivity.

Leaf Capture version 11.1 offers several innovative features including a brand new Compare View function, enabling photographers to evaluate an unlimited number of original, RAW images and find their best shot in a series of images by comparing them to one another, with the ability to zoom and pan on
each individual image. The Compare View feature was designed to make optimal use of the user’s work area by intelligently arranging the images and automatically taking into consideration the images’ orientation. When comparing two images, an intuitive workflow enables the user to quickly and easily
choose the perfect shot.

Leaf Capture also features an all-new Lens Calibration File Wizard. Shooting images with wide angle lenses and exploiting large format camera movements often results in lens fall-off and color cast effects.

The Lens Calibration feature enables photographers to tailor their shot to any lens they use in order to avoid lens fall-off and color shading. This is done by shooting a lens calibration file per lens, and applying it to all subsequent shots. Moreover, photographers using shift and tilt movements can now adjust
vignetting in their shots by taking a diffused shot every time they apply movements.

Additional features includes an automatic firmware update, where Leaf Capture version 11.1 automatically updates Leaf AFi cameras and Leaf imaging modules firmware when necessary.

Additional functionality information is available on http://www.leaf-photography.com.

Unique to the software is its ability to enable a parallel workflow, where the photographer can capture, edit and process the actual images at the same time. Leaf Capture also allows exceptionally fast access to 1:1 image resolution on the RAW images for immediate evaluation of the actual image shot.

Specifically designed as the image capture software for Leaf’s digital camera backs, Leaf Capture takes the photographer from capture to print using a straightforward and intuitive flow.

Leaf Capture directly addresses the needs of customers who are working on both high-volume productions and according to tight deadlines, such as catalogue and fashion shoots. It is designed for editing and managing files in both tethered and portable shooting modes.

Leaf Capture 11.1 software supports all of Leaf’s systems, including the following: The Leaf AFi camera system, the Leaf Aptus™ Series 75S/65S/54S/75/65/22/17, and the Leaf Valeo models 22/22Wi/17Wi/11.

Leaf Capture is available for an unlimited number of users and can be downloaded from http://www.leaf-photography.com

About Leaf: A History of Innovation
Since introducing the world’s first digital camera back in 1992, Leaf has been recognized as a worldwide leader in the professional photography market. With extensive knowledge in image processing, color management and file conversion technology, Leaf has become the preferred digital equipment supplier
for the world’s leading professional photographers. Leaf Capture workflow software enhances productivity, while allowing today’s professionals to get the perfect shot. The Leaf Aptus family is the latest in a series of award inning digital camera backs offering images of the highest quality, richest shadows, clearest highlights, and with brilliant sharpness. The product range now expands with the Leaf AFi medium format digital camera system.

Photo Quote: Photography can never grow up if it imitates some other medium. It has to walk alone; it has to be itself. - Berenice Abbott American Photographer, 1898-1991