Leaf Aptus

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Leaf Aptus

653-00991A-EN Rev A Internal 731-00426A-EN Rev A

Installation Guide

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Patents This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: RE37,376 D478,608 4,558,302 4,743,091 4,992,864 5,049,901 5,113,249 5,132,723 5,155,782 5,157,516 5,177,724 5,208,818 5,208,888 5,247,174 5,249,067 5,283,140 5,291,273 5,305,091 5,323,248 5,325,217 5,339,176 5,343,059 5,355,446 5,359,451 5,359,458 5,367,360 5,384,648 5,384,899 5,412,491

5,412,737 5,420,702 5,420,722 5,459,505 5,473,733 5,481,379 5,488,906 5,508,828 5,509,561 5,517,359 5,519,852 5,576,754 5,579,115 5,583,551 5,592,309 5,594,556 5,600,448 5,608,822 5,615,282 5,625,397 5,625,766 5,636,330 5,649,220 5,650,076 5,652,804 5,680,129 5,691,823 5,691,828 5,696,393

5,699,174 5,699,740 5,708,736 5,713,287 5,742,743 5,764,374 5,771,794 5,785,309 5,802,034 5,813,346 5,818,498 5,854,883 5,861,904 5,861,992 5,875,288 5,894,342 5,900,981 5,934,196 5,946,426 5,947,028 5,958,647 5,966,504 5,969,872 5,973,801 5,986,819 5,995,475 5,996,499 5,998,067 6,003,442

6,014,471 6,016,752 6,043,865 6,060,208 6,063,528 6,063,546 6,072,518 6,090,529 6,093,447 6,096,461 6,098,544 6,107,011 6,112,663 6,115,056 6,116,160 6,121,996 6,130,702 6,134,393 6,136,509 6,137,580 6,147,789 6,158,345 6,159,659 6,164,637 6,165,658 6,180,325 6,181,362 6,181,439 6,186,068

6,189,452 6,191,882 6,204,874 6,205,364 6,208,369 6,214,276 6,217,965 6,252,241 6,252,522 6,255,033 6,260,482 6,266,080 6,266,134 6,267,054 6,268,948 6,270,204 6,283,589 6,295,076 6,299,572 6,318,266 6,328,408 6,336,708 6,340,817 6,352,816 6,353,216 6,366,339 6,371,026 6,377,739 6,387,597

6,396,422 6,407,849 6,409,331 6,414,755 6,422,801 6,425,565 6,430,136 6,435,091 6,441,914 6,443,571 6,450,092 6,456,396 6,471,335 6,476,342 6,476,931 6,477,955 6,493,064 6,494,965 6,503,691 6,509,903 6,511,163 6,520,084 6,530,317 6,541,181 6,544,336 6,545,772 6,550,388 6,564,018 6,567,713

6,579,660 6,587,211 6,589,710 6,590,635 6,593,064 6,601,888 6,605,407 6,609,459 6,611,363 6,618,187 6,628,435 6,632,584 6,637,329 6,637,860 6,640,713 6,641,772 6,641,978 6,646,669 6,648,468 6,652,088 6,654,147 6,660,997 6,661,561 6,665,048 6,665,121 6,670,986 6,684,783 6,704,123

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Creo Inc. 3700 Gilmore Way Burnaby, B.C., Canada V5G 4M1 Tel: +1.604.451.2700 Fax: +1.604.437.9891 http://www.creo.com Internal 731-00426A-EN Rev A Revised April 2005

Contents Safety Precautions Safety Precautions in Other Languages 1 Introduction

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About This Document............................................................................................................................... 2

2 Charging the Batteries

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Charging the Batteries.............................................................................................................................. 6 For Use with a Compact Flash Storage Card....................................................................................... 6 For Use With a Digital Magazine ........................................................................................................ 8

3 Mamiya 645 AF-D

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Before Getting Started............................................................................................................................ 12 Items Required for the Installation.................................................................................................... 12 Quick Installation Reference.................................................................................................................... 13 Installing the Focusing Screen .......................................................................................................... 15 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body ........................................................... 17 Connecting the Cables .................................................................................................................... 18 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back from the Camera Body ....................................................... 19 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ............................................................................................ 20

4 Hasselblad H1

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Before Getting Started............................................................................................................................ 22 Items Required for the Installation.................................................................................................... 22 Quick Installation Reference.................................................................................................................... 23 Installing the Focusing Screen .......................................................................................................... 24 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body ........................................................... 26 Connecting the Cables .................................................................................................................... 27 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back From the Camera Body ...................................................... 28 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ............................................................................................ 29

5 Hasselblad (500 Series)

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Before Getting Started............................................................................................................................ 32 Items Required for the Installation.................................................................................................... 32 Quick Installation Reference.................................................................................................................... 33 Installation Procedures............................................................................................................................ 35 Installing the Focusing Screen Mask ................................................................................................. 35

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Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body ........................................................... 36 Connecting the Cables .................................................................................................................... 38 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back From the Camera Body ...................................................... 41 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back............................................................................................ 42

6 Mamiya RZ67/RZ67ProII/ RZ67ProIID

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Before Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 44 Items Required for the Installation ................................................................................................... 44 Installation Procedures............................................................................................................................ 47 Installing the Focusing Screen Mask ................................................................................................. 47 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body ........................................................... 48 Connecting the Cables .................................................................................................................... 50 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back From the Camera Body ...................................................... 52 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back............................................................................................ 53

7 Mamiya RB

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Before Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 56 Items Required for the Installation ................................................................................................... 56 Quick Installation Reference ................................................................................................................... 57 Installing the Focusing Screen Mask ................................................................................................. 59 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body ........................................................... 60 Connecting the Cables .................................................................................................................... 62 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back from the Camera Body....................................................... 63 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back............................................................................................ 64

8 Large Format

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Before Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 66 Items Required for the Installation ................................................................................................... 66 The Digital Camera Back on a Large Format Camera with a Rollei Electronic Shutter ........................ 68 Using a Mechanical Shutter Lens ..................................................................................................... 70 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back............................................................................................ 72

9 Attaching the Portable Hardware

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Inserting the Compact Flash ................................................................................................................... 74 Removing the Compact Flash ................................................................................................................. 75 Inserting the Battery ............................................................................................................................... 76 Removing the Battery ............................................................................................................................. 77 Connecting the Leaf Digital Camera Back to an External Power Supply ................................................... 78 Installing the Digital Magazine................................................................................................................ 79 Attaching the Camera Adaptor to the Camera Body ........................................................................ 80 Inserting Batteries into the Leaf Digital Magazine............................................................................. 81 Attaching and Removing the Leaf Digital Magazine ......................................................................... 82 Connecting the Leaf Digital Magazine FireWire Cables .................................................................... 84

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FireWire Cable and Camera Connectivity ......................................................................................... 84 Switching the Leaf Digital Magazine ON/OFF ................................................................................... 85 Connecting the Leaf Digital Magazine to a DC Power Supply ........................................................... 88

10 Working in Tethered Mode

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Connecting the FireWire Cable ............................................................................................................... 90

11 Caring for the IR Filter Glass

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Importance of the Protective IR Filter Glass ............................................................................................. 94 Cleaning the Protective IR Filter Glass............................................................................................... 95

12 Diffusion Filter

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Attaching the Diffusion Filter to the Camera ........................................................................................... 98

Safety Precautions Caring for the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back................................... ix Battery Label Caution Statement ......................................................... x Charger Label Safety Information ........................................................ x

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Caring for the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back

Caring for the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back WARNING: Never open or disassemble any of the Leaf Aptus digital camera back parts, in particular the protective infrared (IR) filter glass.

Figure 1: Protective IR filter glass on the underside of the Leaf Aptus digital camera back Note: For information about cleaning the protective IR filter glass, see Caring for the IR Filter Glass on page 93 in this document.

Do not expose the Leaf Aptus digital camera back to extreme temperature conditions, below 0°C/ 32°F or above 40°C/104°F. Do not expose the Leaf Aptus digital camera back to extreme humidity. Operate the Leaf Apus only when the relative humidity is between 15% to 85%.

Safety Precautions

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Battery Label Caution Statement The battery label caution statement is located on each battery. WARNING: 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 Aptus digital camera back only. The battery should not be used with other devices.

Charger Label Safety Information WARNING: Battery may explode or release toxic chemicals if disposed in fire. Use specified power supply and battery only. To prevent injury or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact the charger terminals. There are no userserviceable parts. Do not disassemble. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Do not use this charger for charging battery packs other than a lithium ion battery pack for an Aptus digital camera back. A fire or explosion may result.

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Never disassemble or modify the charger in any way.

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Lithium battery packs are small yet have a large power capacity. However, if exposed to extreme cold (below 10°C/50°F), the effective operational time decreases significantly. Exposure to temperatures

Keep the charger free from moisture and water. Do not drop your charger, or give it a strong shock or vibration. Avoid direct sunlight or high temperatures (e.g. inside a car with closed windows.) This may cause deformation, discoloration and malfunction.

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Charger Label Safety Information

below 0°C/32°F will render the battery inoperative. If you are planning to shoot in an environment at these temperatures, carry the battery pack in a pocket to keep it warm, then attach it just prior to shooting.

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Carry the battery pack in a plastic bag when transporting it.

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Do not short circuit; may cause burns.

If the surrounding temperature is low during recharging, recharging may take longer, or may not work at all. It is recommended that you recharge the battery pack at room temperature (10°C to 30°C).

Mesures de sécurité

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Chargeur - Informations sur les étiquettes de sécurité

Chargeur - Informations sur les étiquettes de sécurité AVERTISSEMENT : La batterie risque d'exploser ou de libérer des substances toxiques en cas de départ de feu. Utiliser exclusivement l'alimentation électrique et la batterie spécifiées. Éviter tout contact d'objets métalliques avec les bornes du chargeur (risque de blessures ou de brûlures). Aucune pièce ne peut être réparée par l'utilisateur. Ne pas démonter. AVERTISSEMENT : Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne pas retirer le cache (ou la partie arrière). Aucune pièce interne ne peut être réparée par l'utilisateur. Contacter le personnel de service qualifié pour l'entretien.

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Utiliser ce chargeur exclusivement pour le chargement de la batterie au lithium-ion située à l'arrière d'un appareil numérique Aptus. Toute utilisation sur un autre type de batterie peut entraîner une explosion ou un départ de feu.

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Ne jamais démonter ou modifier le chargeur de quelque manière que ce soit.

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Protéger le chargeur de l'humidité et de l'eau.

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Protéger des rayonnements directs du soleil et des températures élevées (ne pas laisser l'appareil à l'intérieur d'un véhicule avec les fenêtres fermées, par exemple). Le non-respect de cette consigne peut entraîner une déformation, une décoloration et des dysfonctionnements.

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Malgré leur petite taille, les batteries au lithium sont très puissantes. Cependant, si elles sont soumises à des températures basses (moins de 10 °C/50 °F), leur durée de fonctionnement effective peut diminuer sensiblement. La batterie ne fonctionne pas à des températures inférieures à 0 °C/32 °F. Pour effectuer des prises de vues dans de telles conditions de température, maintenir la batterie au chaud dans une poche et la fixer juste avant l'utilisation.

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Utiliser une pochette plastique pour transporter la batterie.

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Ne pas former de court-circuit (risque de brûlures).

Veiller à ne pas faire tomber le chargeur et à ne pas l'exposer à des vibrations ou des chocs violents.

Si la température est basse lors du chargement, cette opération peut être plus longue, voire échouer. Il est recommandé de recharger la batterie à température ambiante (10 à 30 °C).

Entretien de l’appareil photo numérique Leaf Aptus

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Entretien de l’appareil photo numérique Leaf Aptus AVERTISSEMENT: ne jamais ouvrir ni démonter n’importe quelle partie du périphérique arrière de l’appareil photo numérique Leaf, en particuler le verre protecteur du filtre infrarouge. (IR)

Verre protecteur du filtre infrarouge, sur la face inférieure du périphérique arrière de l’appareil photo numérique Leaf Aptus Remarque: pour de plus amples informations relatives au nettoyage du verre protecteur du filtre infrarouge, référez-vous au chapitre Protective IR Filter Glass, dans ce document.

Etiquette d’avertissement sur la batterie ATTENTION

L’étiquette d’avertissement est présente sur chaque batterie. Les batteries peuvent exploser, fuir ou prendre feu si elles sont exposées à des températures élevées ou à des flammes, si elles sont ouvertes ou si elles sont démontées.

Etiquette d’avertissement sur le chargeur AVERTISSEMENT

L’étiquette d’avertissement pour le chargeur se trouve sur le chargeur de batterie. Lr que l’aque de blessure ou les broches du char démonter.

Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

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Sicherheitshinweise für Ladegerät

Sicherheitshinweise für Ladegerät WARNUNG: Wenn die Batterie dem Feuer ausgesetzt wird, kann sie explodieren oder giftige Chemikalien freisetzen. Verwenden Sie nur die angegebene Stromversorgung und Batterie. Halten Sie keine metallischen Objekte an die Anschlüsse des Ladegeräts, um Verletzungen oder Verbrennungen zu vermeiden. Es sind keine vom Benutzer zu wartenden Komponenten vorhanden. Zerlegen Sie das Gerät nicht in seine Einzelteile. WARNUNG: Entfernen Sie nicht die Hülle (oder Rückseite), um das Risiko von Stromschlägen zu verringern. Es befinden sich im Inneren keine vom Benutzer zu wartenden Teile. Bei Serviceleistungen wenden Sie sich an das qualifizierte Kundendienstpersonal.

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Verwenden Sie dieses Ladegerät nicht zum Laden von anderen Batteriegruppen als den Lithium-Ionen-Akkus für ein digitales Aptus-Kamerarückteil. Dies kann zu Feuer oder zur Explosion führen.

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Zerlegen oder Modifizieren Sie das Ladegerät in keiner Weise.

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Vermeiden Sie direkte Sonneneinstrahlung oder hohe Temperaturen (z. B. in einem Auto bei geschlossenen Fenstern). Dies kann zu Verformungen, zum Verblassen oder zu Fehlfunktionen führen.

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Lithium-Akkus sind klein, verfügen jedoch über eine hohe Kapazität. Wenn sie jedoch extremer Kälte ausgesetzt werden (unter 10°C/50°F), verringert sich die effektive Betriebszeit wesentlich. Wenn die Batterie Temperaturen von unter 0°C/32°F ausgesetzt wird, kann dies zur Funktionsunfähigkeit führen. Wenn Sie den Einsatz des Akkus in einer Umgebung mit derartigen Temperaturen planen, halten Sie es in einer Tasche warm, und setzen Sie es erst kurz vor der Aufzeichnung ein.

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Tragen Sie den Akku beim Transport in einer Plastiktüte.

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Verursachen Sie keinen Kurzschluss, da dies zu Verbrennungen führen kann.

Halten Sie das Ladegerät absolut trocken. Lassen Sie das Ladegerät nicht auf den Boden fallen, und setzen Sie es keinen starken Stößen oder Vibrationen aus.

Wenn die Umgebungstemperatur beim Aufladen gering ist, kann dieser Vorgang länger dauern oder überhaupt nicht funktionieren. Es wird empfohlen, den Akku bei Zimmertemperatur (10°C bis 30°C) aufzuladen.

Pflege für den Leaf Aptus-Digitalkamera-Rücktei

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Pflege für den Leaf Aptus-Digitalkamera-Rückteil WARNUNG: Öffnen oder zerlegen Sie niemals die Leaf Valeo-DigitalkameraRückteile, besonders das schützende infrarote (IR) Filterglas.

Schützendes IR-Filterglas auf der Unterseite des Leaf Aptus-DigitalkameraRückteils Hinweis: Informationen über Reinigung des schützenden IR-Filterglases finden Sie in Protective IR Filter Glass in diesem Dokument.

Batterieschild-Vorsichterklärung Die Batterieschild-Vorsichterkärung befindet sich auf jeder Batterie. WARNUNG

Die Batterie kann explodieren, auslaufen oder Feuer fangen. wenn sie hohen Temperaturen oder Feuer ausgesetzt, geoffnet öder zerlegt wird.

Medidas preventivas de seguridad

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Información de seguridad en la etiqueta del cargador

Información de seguridad en la etiqueta del cargador ADVERTENCIA: No arroje la batería al fuego ya que podría explotar o despedir compuestos químicos tóxicos. Use sólo la batería y la fuente de alimentación indicadas. Con el fin de evitar posibles quemaduras o heridas impida que objetos metálicos entren en contacto con los terminales del cargador. No contiene piezas que el usuario pueda reparar. No lo desmonte. ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, no retire la tapa (ni la parte trasera). No contiene piezas que el usuario pueda reparar. Derive el mantenimiento a personal de servicio de Creo calificado.

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Use este cargador únicamente para cargar la batería de ion-litio de las cámaras Aptus. De lo contrario podría producirse fuego o una explosión.

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No desmonte ni modifique de ninguna manera el cargador.

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Las baterías de litio son pequeñas pero tienen gran capacidad de potencia. Sin embargo, si se le somete a temperaturas muy bajas (por debajo de los 10 ºC), el tiempo operacional del dispositivo se reduce considerablemente. La exposición a temperaturas por debajo de los 0 ºC inhabilitará la batería. Si tiene intención de usar la cámara en lugares donde la temperatura sea así de baja, lleve la batería en un bolsillo para mantenerla cálida y colóquela justo antes de usar la cámara.

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Transporte la batería en una bolsa de plástico.

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No provoque cortocircuitos ya que se podrían producir quemaduras.

Mantenga el cargador alejado de la humedad y el agua. No deje caer el cargador ni lo someta a golpes ni vibraciones. Mantégalo alejado de la luz solar directa y las altas temperaturas (como por ejemplo dentro de un coche). Dicha exposición podría deformar el aparato, decolorarlo o producir su mal funcionamiento.

Si la temperatura exterior es baja durante la recarga, ésta puede durar más tiempo o es posible que no se pueda llevar a cabo. Se recomienda que recargue la batería a una temperatura de entre 10 ºC y 30 ºC.

Cuidado del respaldo para cámaras digitales Leaf Aptus

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Cuidado del respaldo para cámaras digitales Leaf Aptus ADVERTENCIA: No se debe abrir o desmontar nunca ninguna de las partes del respaldo para cámaras digitales de Leaf, especialmente el vidrio del filtro protector contra infrarrojo (IR).

Vidrio del filtro protector contra IR en la parte inferior del respaldo para cámaras digitales Leaf Aptus Nota: Para información acerca del procedimiento para limpiar el vidrio del filtro protector contra IR, vea Protective IR Filter Glass en este documento.

Etiqueta con instrucción de cuidado de la batería ADVERTENCIA

La etiqueta con la instrucción de cuidado de la batería se encuentra en todas las baterías. La batería podría explotar o arder y su contenido podría derramarse si se expusiera a una temperatura elevada o a fiego, así como si se abriera o se desmontara.

Precauzioni di sicurezza

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Informazioni di sicurezza riportate sull'etichetta del caricabatteria

Informazioni di sicurezza riportate sull'etichetta del caricabatteria AVVERTENZA: se smaltite nel fuoco, è possibile che le batterie esplodano o rilascino sostanze chimiche tossiche. Utilizzare esclusivamente gli alimentatori e le batterie specificati. Onde prevenire ferite o bruciature, evitare che oggetti in metallo entrino in contatto con i terminali del caricabatteria. Nessuna parte può essere riparata direttamente dall'utente. Non smontare. AVVERTENZA: per ridurre il rischio di scosse elettriche, non rimuovere il coperchio (o la parte posteriore). Nessuna parte interna può essere riparata direttamente dall'utente. Per la manutenzione, rivolgersi a personale di assistenza qualificato.

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Non utilizzare il presente caricabatteria per caricare blocchi batteria diversi da quelli agli ioni di litio situati sul retro di una fotocamera digitale Aptus. Diversamente, potrebbero verificarsi incendi o esplosioni.

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Non smontare o modificare il caricabatteria in alcun modo.

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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. Per l'uso in ambienti con le caratteristiche di temperatura di cui sopra, trasportare il blocco batteria in una tasca per mantenerlo caldo, quindi inserirlo nella fotocamera subito prima di utilizzarla.

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Trasportare il blocco batteria utilizzando un sacchetto di plastica.

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Evitare il verificarsi di cortocircuiti, che potrebbero causare incendi.

Non esporre il caricabatteria a umidità o acqua. Non fare cadere il caricabatteria né sottoporlo a forti urti o vibrazioni. Evitare l'esposizione a luce solare diretta o temperature elevate (ad esempio, all'interno di un'auto con i finestrini chiusi). Diversamente, potrebbero verificarsi deformazioni, alterazioni cromatiche e problemi di funzionamento.

Se la temperatura circostante è bassa durante il processo di ricarica, è possibile che quest'ultimo richieda più tempo oppure che non venga eseguito. Si consiglia di caricare il blocco batteria a temperatura ambiente (compresa tra 10 °C e 30 °C).

Cura del camera back Leaf Aptus digitale

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Cura del camera back Leaf Aptus digitale AVVERTENZA: Non aprire mai né smontare alcuna parte del camera back Leaf digitale, in particolare il vetro di protezione del filtro infrarossi (IR).

Vetro di protezione del filtro infrarossi IR sulla parte inferiore del camera back digitale Nota: Per informazioni sulla pulizia del vetro di protezione del filtro infrarossi IR, vedere Protective IR Filter Glass in questo documento.

Etichetta di precauzione sulla batteria L’etichetta di precauzione è posizionata su ogni batteria. AVVERTENZA

La batteria potrebbe esplodere, presentare delle perdite o incendiarsi nel caso venga esposta ad alte temperature o a fiamme, aperta o disassemblata.

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Precauções de segurança

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Informações de segurança da etiqueta do carregador

Informações de segurança da etiqueta do carregador AVISO: A bateria pode explodir ou liberar substâncias químicas tóxicas se exposta ao fogo. Utilize somente a fonte de alimentação e bateria especificadas. Para evitar acidentes pessoais ou queimaduras, não coloque objetos de metal em contato com os terminais do carregador. Não há peças para serem reparadas pelo usuário. Não desmonte. AVISO: Para reduzir o risco de choque elétrico, não remova a tampa (ou parte posterior). Não há peças internas para serem reparadas pelo usuário. Consulte o pessoal qualificado da assistência técnica para serviços de manutenção.

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Não utilize este carregador para carregar outros tipos de baterias, com exceção da bateria de lítio para a câmera digital Aptus. Isso pode ocasionar incêndio ou explosão.

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Nunca desmonte ou modifique o carregador de forma alguma.

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Evite a exposição à luz solar direta e a altas temperaturas (ex.: dentro de um carro com as janelas fechadas). Isso pode causar deformação, descoloração ou mau funcionamento.

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As baterias de lítio são pequenas, mas têm grande capacidade de carga. Entretanto, se expostas ao frio extremo (abaixo de 10 °C), o tempo operacional efetivo diminui de forma significativa. A exposição a temperaturas abaixo de 0 °C torna inoperante a bateria. Se câmera for usada em um ambiente com essas temperaturas, carregue a bateria em um bolso para mantê-la aquecida e só a conecte pouco antes da utilização.

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Mantenha a bateria em um saco plástico ao transportá-la.

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Não colocar a bateria em curto circuito; isso pode provocar queimaduras.

Mantenha o carregador livre de umidade e água. Não deixe o carregador cair nem o submeta a forte impacto ou vibração.

A recarga pode demorar mais tempo ou não funcionar se a temperatura ambiente estiver muito baixa. É recomendável que a bateria seja recarregada a uma temperatura ambiente de 10 °C a 30 °C.

Cuidados ao back da câmera digital Leaf Aptus

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Cuidados ao back da câmera digital Leaf Aptus AVISO: Nunca abra ou desmonte nenhuma parte do back da câmera digital, principalmente o vidro do filtro protetor contra infravermelho (IV ).

Vidro de filtro protetor contra infravermelho na parte inferior do back da câmera digital Leaf Aptus. Nota: Para informações sobre como limpar o vidro de filtro protetor contra infravermelho, consulte Protective IR Filter Glass neste documento.

Etiqueta com instrução de cuidado da bateria A etiqueta com instrução de cuidado da bateria está localizada em cada bateria. AVISO

A bateria poderá explodir, vazar ou pegar fogo se for exposta a atlas temperaturas ou ao fogo, ou se for aberta ou desmontada.

Etiqueta de advertência do caregador A etiqueta bateria.

AVIS

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Veiligheidsvoorschriften

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Veiligheidsinformatie oplader

Veiligheidsinformatie oplader WAARSCHUWING: De batterij kan exploderen of er kunnen giftige chemicaliën vrijkomen als de batterij in aanraking komt met vuur. Gebruik uitsluitend de aangegeven voeding en batterij. Laat metalen voorwerpen niet in contact komen met de contactpunten van de oplader om verwondingen of brandplekken te voorkomen. Er zijn geen onderdelen die de gebruiker kan repareren. Haal het apparaat niet uit elkaar. WAARSCHUWING: Verwijder nooit het deksel (of de achterkant) om eventuele risico's op elektrische schokken te vermijden. Het apparaat bevat geen onderdelen die de gebruiker kan repareren. Laat onderhoudsbeurten altijd door bevoegd onderhoudspersoneel uitvoeren.

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Gebruik deze oplader alleen voor het opladen van lithium-ionbatterijen voor de Aptus digitale camerarug. Als u dit niet doet, kan brand of een explosie het gevolg zijn.

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Haal de oplader nooit uit elkaar en breng er geen wijzigingen in aan.

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Vermijd rechtstreeks zonlicht of hoge temperaturen (bijvoorbeeld in een auto met de ramen gesloten.) Dit kan vervorming, verkleuring of een onjuiste werking tot gevolg hebben.

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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 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 her fotograferen.

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Doe de batterij tijdens het transport in een plastic zak.

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Voorkom kortsluiting vanwege het brandgevaar.

Breng de oplader niet in contact met vocht of water. Laat de oplader niet vallen en stel het apparaat niet bloot aan sterke schokken of vibraties.

Als de omgevingstemperatuur laag is tijdens het opladen, kan het opladen langer duren of helemaal niet werken. U kunt de batterij het beste opladen bij kamertemperatuur (10°C tot 30°C).

De Leaf Aptus digitale camera achterwand veilig gebruiken

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De Leaf Aptus digitale camera achterwand veilig gebruiken WAARSCHUWING: open of haal de onderdelen van de Leaf digitale camera achterwand, in het bijzonder het infrarode (IR) beschermglas, nooit uit elkaar.

Het IR beschermglas onderaan de Leaf Aptus digitale camera achterwand Opmerking: zie voor meer informatie om het IR filterglas te reinigen, Protective IR Filter Glass in dit document.

Waarschuwingslabel voor de batterij Op iedere batterij is het volgende waarschuwingslabel aangebracht. WAARSCHUWING

De batterij kan ontploffen, gaan lekken of vuur vatten wanneer deze word blootgesteld aan vuur of hoge temperaturen, of wordt geopend of uit elkaar wordt gehaald.

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充电器标签安全信息

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充电器标签安全信息警告：如果被置于明火内，电池可能会爆炸或释放有毒化学物。请仅使用指定的电源和电池。为防止人身伤害或烧毁电池，请不要让金属物体接触充电器端子。充电器内没有用户可以修理的部件。请勿拆卸。

警告：为降低触电危险，请不要移开顶盖（或后盖）。充电器内没有用户可以修理的部件。如需维修，请向专业维修人员求助。

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不要使用该充电器对 Aptus 数码相机后背专用锂离子电池以外的其它充电电池进行充电。否则可能导致失火或爆炸。

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切勿以任何方式拆卸或改装充电器。

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锂电池体积虽小，但电能容量很大。但如果暴露在很低的温度下（低于 10° C/50° F），其有效工作时间可能会显著降低。暴露在 0° C/32° F 以下则可能导致电池失效。如果您打算在这些温度环境下拍照，请将电池放在包内保持温度，然后在拍照之前将其连接。

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携带电池时，请将其放在塑料包内。

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不要短路，以免烧毁电池。

使充电器远离潮气和水。不要摔落，或者强烈撞击或震动充电器。避免日光直射或高温（例如在关闭车窗的汽车内。）这样可能导致变形、变色或故障。

如果充电时周围温度很低，充电时间可能延长或者无法充电。建议您在室温（10° C 至 30° C）下对电池进行充电。

ᡸ⧚/HDI9DOHR᭄ⷕⳌᴎ㚠䴶 Leaf Aptus

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⬉∴ᷛㅒ䄺ਞ‫ݙ‬ᆍ ᴀ⬉∴ᷛㅒ䄺ਞ‫ݙ‬ᆍᑨԡѢ↣Ͼ⬉∴ϞǄ

‫఼⬉ܙ‬ᷛㅒ䄺ਞ‫ݙ‬ᆍ ᴀ‫఼⬉ܙ‬ᷛㅒ䄺ਞ‫ݙ‬ᆍԡѢ↣Ͼ⬉∴‫఼⬉ܙ‬ϞǄ

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充電器の安全に関する情報

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充電器の安全に関する情報警告：バッテリーを焼却すると破裂したり有毒ガスが発生する恐れがあります。仕様にしたがった電源とバッテリーのみを使用してください。怪我ややけどを防ぐため、充電器の接点に金属が触れないようにしてください。この製品にはお客様が修理できる部分はありませんので、分解しないでください。

警告：感電する恐れがありますので、カバー（または背面パネル）を取り外さないでください。内部にお客様が修理できる部分はありません。修理については専門のサービス担当者にお問い合わせください。

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この充電器は、Aptus デジタルカメラ用リチウムイオンバッテリーパック以外のバッテリーパックの充電に使用しないでください。火災や破裂の原因になります。

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充電器を分解したり、改造したりしないでください。

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充電器を落としたり、衝撃や振動を与えないでください。

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リチウムバッテリーパックは小型で大容量の製品です。ただし、10° C以下の寒冷地で使用する場合、動作時間は著しく短縮されます。0° C 以下の環境で使用すると、バッテリーが機能しない場合もあります。これらの環境で撮影する場合、バッテリーパックをポケットなどに入れて保温し、撮影直前にカメラに装着してください。

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運搬の際はバッテリーパックをビニール袋に入れてください。

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発火する恐れがありますので、バッテリーをショートさせないでください。

充電器を湿気の多い場所で使用したり、水などの液体が触れないようにしてください。直射日光を避け、窓を閉め切った車内など高温の場所に置かないでください。充電器が変形したり、変色や誤動作の原因になる恐れがあります。

充電中の周囲の温度が低いと、充電に時間がかかったり、まったく充電されない場合があります。バッテリーパックは室温（10 ～ 30° C）の場所で充電することをお勧めします。

Leaf Aptus .GCH8CNGQ࠺ࠫ࠲࡞࡮ࠞࡔ࡜࡮ࡃ࠶ࠢߩขࠅᛒ޿

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.GCH8CNGQ࠺ࠫ࠲࡞࡮ࠞࡔ࡜࡮ࡃ࠶ࠢߩขࠅᛒ޿ Leaf Aptus 凬᫐ /HDIᇵᇦᇭሙሩᇙሏሗሩᇾᇱᇝᆢ坮ᭇᄽ㣿ᆟ只ᾜ䑠 ,5 ᙣ函ሃᇑሙ ᇭሪሩᇚሗᇧᆣᄽ少ᆅᆓᆾᄽᢌ偩ᆋᆓᆾᆋᆞᅸᆛᆃᆔᆉᅸᄾ

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Обслуживание цифровой насадки Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back

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Обслуживание цифровой насадки Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Не открывайте и не разбирайте частей цифровой насадки Leaf Aptus digital camera back, в особенности защитное стекло инфракрасного (ИК) фильтра.

Защитное стекло инфракрасного фильтра с нижней стороны цифровой насадки Leaf Aptus digital camera back Примечание: Процедура очистки защитного стекла инфракрасного фильтра приведена в разделе Protective IR Filter Glass настоящего документа.

Предупреждение на наклейке батареи На каждой батарее имеется наклейка с предупредительной надписью.

Предупреждение на наклейке зарядного устройства На зарядном устройстве имеется наклейка с предупредительной надписью.

Introduction About This Document .........................................................................2 Product Overview................................................................................2

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

About This Document This guide includes the necessary instructions for installing a Leaf® Aptus digital camera back. Each stage in the installation process is explained in the guide as follows: Chapter 2

Charging the battery or batteries.

Read this chapter to learn how to charge the batteries for both a compact flash and digital magazine.

Chapter 3-8 Attaching the camera back to the camera.

The instructions for attaching the camera back to the camera body vary for each camera type and are detailed in separate chapters. Read only the chapter that relates to your camera type.

Chapter 9

Read this chapter to learn how to insert and remove the compact flash and a digital magazine.

Attaching the Portable Hardware.

Chapter 10 Working in Tethered Mode. Read this chapter to learn how to connect your camera back to the computer The following additional information is also provided in this guide: Chapter 11 Attaching the Diffusion Filder

Read this chapter to generate custom gain files for calibration purposes.

Chapter 12 Caring for the IR Filter Glass Read this chapter to learn how to clean the IR filter glass that protects the sensor.

Product Overview The Leaf Aptus digital camera back is the world’s first camera back that includes a built-in large (6 x7 cm) LCD and an innovative graphic user interface. An integrated battery and compact flash (CF) storage card ensure easy shooting. New hardware offers a continuous non-stop burst, and a faster capture rate. These shooting capabililities combined with large storage options give professionals the flexibility to meet the most demanding shooting situations. Unique wireless display technology, a new raw HDR format (cHDR) that uses lossless compression to reduce file size, and a completely new Leaf Capture application enhance workflow and

Chapter 1 – Introduction

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teamwork both on location and in the studio. The digital camera back also comes with Bluetooth® technology enabling you to communicate with the Leaf DP-67 (iPAQ). Note: The Leaf Capture application, supplied with your Leaf Aptus digital camera back, enables you to capture, view, and manipulate an image so that you can produce a finished product in a single session.

Charging the Batteries Charging the Batteries ........................................................................6 For Use with a Compact Flash Storage Card ........................................6 For Use With a Digital Magazine .........................................................8

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Chapter 2—Charging the Batteries

Charging the Batteries The procedures for inserting and charging the batteries vary depending on whether you use a Leaf digital magazine or compact flash storage card.The Leaf digital magazine is included in the Leaf Portable Power Kit for Aptus or can be ordered separately. For more information, see Chapter 9, Attaching the Portable Hardware.

For Use with a Compact Flash Storage Card Attention: Before performing these procedures, see Safety Precautions on page viii.

The BC-L1Q is the battery charger designed exclusively for the lithium ion batery packs used with the Leaf Aptus digital camera back and a compact flash storage card. Do not use this charger for charging any other battery packs. To charge the battery: 1.

Insert the cord into the AC input socket on the side of the charger and then plug the cord into a wall outlet.

Note: This charger is designed for use with both 110V and 220V input voltages.

AC wall outlet

Power cord

AC input socket

Figure 1: Insert the cord into an AC Input socket.

Charging the Batteries

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2.

Connect the battery pack to the charger by positioning the battery pack as shown in Figure 2 and pushing it in the direction of the arrow.

Indicator

Figure 2: Inserting the battery

Once charging begins, view the color of the indicator light to monitor the progress as follows:

• Charging: The indicator flashes orange. • Complete charging: The indicator light is green and remains lit. (The indicator light turns green at 90% of full charge. The batteries continue to be charged until charging is 100% complete.)

• Error indication: The indicator flashed red. (If this occurs, check that the battery pack is inserted correctly. If the flashing continues, stop charging the battery pack immediately and contact your Leaf Service Center.) To remove the battery pack from the charger: ¾ Pull the battery out in the opposite direction of the arrow shown in

Figure 2.

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Chapter 2—Charging the Batteries

For Use With a Digital Magazine Attention: Before performing these procedures, see Safety Precautions on page viii.

1.

Connect the battery charger with the 12V DC power supply to the power outlet.

2.

Pull out the foldaway leg.

3.

Insert batteries with contacts facing down and slide the batteries fully down into the contacts.

4.

Use the lock-in adaptor to secure the batteries into position. The LED lights up if the batteries are properly connected.

Figure 3: Inserting and the charging batteries Notes: A constantly illuminated LED indicates fast charge. When the LED starts flashing, the batteries are practically full and can be used. If the batteries are left on the charger for as long as the LED is flashing, approximately 5% extra capacity can be gained. The charging is complete when the LED turns off while the batteries are still connected. The LED for a second battery may not light up immediately when the battery is connected. If this battery is only partially charged, leave the battery connected, and the LED will light up later.

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Attention: If the LED does not light up once the batteries are connected, check the power supply and all contacts. A gentle push against the charger housing may be required to make contact.

To remove the batteries: 1.

Remove the lock-in adaptor.

2.

Disconnect the batteries from the charger by pressing the batteries slightly against the charger, while at the same time, sliding the batteries up to the relevant line (arrow).

3.

Lift off the batteries.

Tip: You can also charge the batteries in your car using the supplied 12V car lighter adaptor. WARNING: Use only the supplied 12V DC power supply or 12V car lighter adaptor. Never apply excessive force when connecting or disconnecting a battery. Keep all contacts clean. Do not force down any of the contacts. Do not short circuit the contacts. Never store the battery connected to the charger for an extensive period of time. Do not expose to excessive heat or naked flame. Do not dismantle the product or alter it any way.

Mamiya 645 AF-D Before Getting Started ......................................................................12 Items Required for the Installation .....................................................12 Quick Installation Reference ..............................................................13 Installation Procedures ......................................................................15 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body.............17 Connecting the Cables......................................................................18 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back from the Camera Body ........19 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ......................................20

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Chapter 3 – Mamiya 645 AF-D

Before Getting Started This chapter describes the Leaf Aptus digital camera back installation as it applies to the Mamiya 645 AF-D camera.

Items Required for the Installation The following table describes what is included in the digital camera back kit for the Mamiya 645 AF-D camera and which items in the kit are required for the installation. Important: To avoid installation and operation problems, use only the accessories supplied in the Leaf Aptus digital camera back kit.

Kit Contents

Required for Installation

Leaf Aptus digital camera back with Mamiya AF-D mount

Yes

FireWire cable (4.5 m / 15 ft.)

Yes

Focusing screen

Yes

Tweezers for focusing screen handling

Yes

Leaf Capture application

Yes

Documentation (Leaf documentation CD and printed documentation) Yes Cleaning supplies (cleaning wipes)

(keep on hand)

External power adaptor

No

Diffusion filter

No

Gray card (18%)

No

Bag for safe storage of your digital camera back.

No

Quick Installation Reference

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Quick Installation Reference 1.

Charge the batteries

2.

Install the focusing screen.

3.

Remove the protective cover from the digital camera back and mount the back onto the camera body. If you are working in tethered mode, go straight to step 5.

4.

Install the compact flash card. The installation is complete.

Working in tethered mode: 5.

Install the Leaf Capture application from the CD.

6.

Start the Leaf Capture application.

7.

Connect the FireWire cable between the computer and Leaf Aptus. After you connect the cable, the application automatically connects to the digital camera back. When the connection is established, the LED indicator on the digital camera back turns from orange to green.

Note: If you want to work with an external flash or strobe, connect the Flash Sync cable between the camera and the flash or strobe unit.

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2

1

3 4

3

[1] Flash Sync socket [2] FireWire port

[3] Camera Control socket [4] Camera-to-Back Sync socket

Figure 1: The Leaf Aptus digital camera back ports and sockets

Figure 2: The Leaf Aptus digital camera back on a Mamiya 645 AF-D camera.

Installation Procedures

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Installation Procedures The procedures in this section together constitute the basic installation process.

Installing the Focusing Screen The focusing screen enables you to view the exact area that the Leaf Aptus digital camera back captures. Before you can install the supplied focusing screen, you must remove the camera’s original focusing screen. To remove the original focusing screen: 1.

Remove the lens.

2.

Using the supplied tweezers, pull the focusing screen release lever [A] located inside the lens mount (upper center) to release the focusing screen.

Figure 3: Pulling the focusing screen release lever

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3.

Remove the original focusing screen from the focusing screen frame by grasping the tab on the edge of the screen with the tweezers, and then gently pulling up and out.

Figure 4: Removing the original focusing screen Important: Be careful not to touch or damage the mirror.

To attach the supplied focusing screen: 1.

Using the supplied tweezers, hold the focusing screen tab and place the focusing screen on the focusing screen frame.

Figure 5: Installing the supplied focusing screen


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2.

Using the tweezers, push the focusing screen frame upwards until you hear a click.

Important: Never apply pressure on other parts as this might affect focus. Handle the focusing screen surfaces with care. They are delicate and easily damaged. Never touch the surface of the focusing screen. If there is dust on the screen, use a blower or soft lens brush to remove it. If the focusing screen needs more thorough cleaning, contact the nearest authorized Mamiya service center. Do not attempt to clean the focusing screen yourself.

Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body 1.

Mount the Mamiya 645 AF-D camera body on a tripod.

2.

Remove the protective cover plate from the digital camera back.

3.

Align the groove on the digital camera back with the holder bracket on the camera body, and then bring the top of the digital camera back to the camera body.

4.

Push the top of the camera back toward the camera body until it locks into place.

Figure 6: Attaching the Leaf Aptus digital camera back to a Mamiya 645 camera body

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Connecting the Cables Connecting the Flash Sync Cable ¾ If you want to use flash or strobe lighting, connect the Flash Sync cable

to the Flash Sync socket of the Mamiya 645 AF-D camera.

Flash Sync Socket

Flash Sync Cable

Figure 7: Connecting the Flash Sync cable to the Mamiya 645 AF-D camera

Connecting the FireWire Cable For information about connecting the FireWire cable, see Chapter 10, Working in Tethered Mode.


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Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back from the Camera Body 1.

Place the camera on a steady, flat surface.

2.

Turn the camera off.

3.

Disconnect the FireWire cable.

4.

Slide and press the Release button on to the left side.

Release Button

Figure 8: Removing the Leaf Aptus digital camera back from a Mamiya 645 AF-D camera 5.

Tilt the camera back away from the camera body to remove it.

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Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back To protect your digital camera back, store it in the bag supplied. Ensure that you place the digital camera back in the bag with the sensor cover facing upward, as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9: Ensure that the sensor cover faces upward

Hasselblad H1 Before Getting Started ......................................................................22 Items Required for the Installation .....................................................22 Quick Installation Reference ..............................................................23 Installing the Focusing Screen............................................................24 Installation Procedures ......................................................................24 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body.............26 Connecting the Cables......................................................................27 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back From the Camera Body........28 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ......................................29

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Chapter 4 – Hasselblad H1

Before Getting Started This chapter describes the Leaf Aptus digital camera back installation as it applies to the Hasselblad H1 camera.

Items Required for the Installation The following table describes what is included in the Leaf Aptus digital camera back kit for the Hasselblad H1 camera and which items in the kit are required for the installation. Important: To avoid installation and operation problems, use only the accessories supplied in the Leaf digital camera back kit.

Kit Contents


Leaf Aptus digital camera back with Hasselblad H1 mount

Yes


Yes

Focusing screen

Yes


Yes

Documentation (Leaf documentation CD and printed documentation) Yes Cleaning supplies (cleaning wipes, tweezers)

(keep on hand)


No

Diffusion filter

No

Gray card (18%)

No


No


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Install the focusing screen.

2.

Remove the protective cover from the camera back and mount the back onto the camera body. If you are working in tethered mode, go straight to step 4.

3.



Install the Leaf Capture application from the CD and start the application.

5.

Connect the FireWire cable between the computer and Leaf Aptus. After you connect the cable, the application automatically connects to Leaf Aptus. When the connection is established, the LED indicator on the digital camera back turns from orange to green.

Note: If you want to work with an external flash or strobe, connect the Flash Sync cable between the camera and the flash or strobe unit.

2

1

3 4

3



Figure 10: The Leaf Aptus digital camera back ports and sockets

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Figure 11: The Leaf Aptus digital camera back on a Hasselblad H1 camera body


Installing the Focusing Screen The focusing screen enables you to view the exact area that the Leaf Aptus digital camera back captures. Before you can install the supplied focusing screen, you must remove the camera’s original viewfinder screen. To remove the original viewfinder screen: 1.

Remove the Hasselblad viewfinder.

2.

Place a pointed instrument into the viewfinder screen removal lug, and pull upwards to remove the viewfinder screen.

To install the focusing screen: 1.

Position the right side of the focusing screen so that it sits correctly in the recess.


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2.

Place the tip of a pointed instrument into the viewfinder screen replacement indentation, and then press downwards until the viewfinder screen snaps into place.

Figure 12: Focusing screen installation Important: Never touch the surface of the focusing screen. If there is dust on the screen, use a blower or soft lens brush to remove it. Store unused focusing screens in the screen case according to the instructions on the case.

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Mount the camera body on a tripod.

2.

Remove the protective cover plate from the digital camera back .

3.

Position the magazine retention groove onto the magazine support on the camera body.

4.

Swing the digital camera back toward the camera body and firmly press it into place until you hear a click.

Figure 13: Attaching the Leaf Aptus digital camera back to the camera body


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Connecting the Cables Connecting the Flash Sync Cable Note: Connecting the Flash Sync cable is optional.

¾ Connect the Flash Sync cable to the Flash Sync socket of the

Hasselblad H1 camera body.

Flash Sync socket

Flash Sync cable

Figure 14: Connecting a Flash Sync Cable to a Hasselblad H1


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Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back From the Camera Body 1.


2.

Turn the camera off.

3.

Disconnect the FireWire cable.

4.

Press gently on the center of the magazine release button, twist it clockwise until it stops (1), and then press the button firmly inwards toward the camera body (2) to release Leaf Aptus. Important: Make sure to press on the center of the magazine release button, not on the lever.

Figure 15: Removing the Leaf Aptus digital camera back from a Hasselbald H1 camera

Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back

Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back To protect your digital camera back, store it in the bag supplied. Ensure that you place the camera back in the bag with the sensor cover facing upward, as shown in Figure 16.


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Hasselblad (500 Series)

Before Getting Started ......................................................................32 Items Required for the Installation .....................................................32 Quick Installation Reference ..............................................................33 Installation Procedures ......................................................................35 Installing the Focusing Screen Mask ..................................................35 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body.............36 Connecting the Cables......................................................................38 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back From the Camera Body........41 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ......................................42

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Chapter 5 – Hasselblad (500 Series)

Before Getting Started This chapter describes the Leaf Aptus digital camera back installation as it applies to the Hasselblad (500 series).

Items Required for the Installation The following table describes what is included in the Leaf Aptus digital camera back kit for the Hasselblad (500 series) and which items in the kit are required for the installation. Important: To avoid installation and operation problems, use only the accessories supplied in the Leaf Aptus digital camera back kit.

Kit Contents


Leaf Aptus digital camera back with Hasselblad mount

Yes


Yes

Focusing screen mask

Yes


Yes


(keep on hand)


No

Diffusion filter

No

Gray card (18%)

No


No


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Install the focusing screen mask into the viewfinder.

2.

Remove the protective cover from the digital camera back and mount the back onto the camera body.

3.

Connect the Camera-to-Back Sync cable between the camera lens and Leaf Aptus. If you are working in tethered mode, go straight to step 5.

4.




6.

Connect the FireWire cable between the computer and Leaf Aptus. After you connect the cable, the application automatically connects to Leaf Aptus. When the connection is established, the LED indicator on the digital camera back turns from orange to green.

Notes: If you want to work with an external flash or strobe, connect the Flash Sync cable between the camera and the flash or strobe unit. For Hasselblad 553ELX, and 500EL/M, 503CW + winder users—To trigger the camera from the computer, connect the Camera Control cable (not supplied with the camera back) to the camera body and Leaf Aptus. For Hasselblad 555 ELD users—When working in B-mode, the camera release button must be in Film position.

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2

1

3 4

3



Figure 1: Ports and sockets on the Leaf Aptus digital camera back

Figure 2: The Leaf Aptus digital camera back with a Hasselblad (500 series) camera


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Installing the Focusing Screen Mask The focusing screen mask enables you to view the exact area that the digital camera back captures. 1.

Remove the viewfinder from the camera body according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2.

Place the focusing screen mask on top of the Hasselblad focusing screen.

3.

Reinstall the camera viewfinder.

Figure 3: Installing Hasselblad focusing screen mask

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Mount the Hasselblad camera on a tripod.

2.

Remove the protective cover plate from the digital camera back.

3.

Connect the digital camera back to the camera body in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rest the digital camera back on the lower supports making sure that the lugs are properly engaged in the recesses.

4.

Move the digital back toward the camera body and check that the upper support hooks on the camera fit into the slots on Leaf Aptus, and lock it into place.

Figure 4: Connecting the Leaf Aptus digital camera back to the camera body


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Notes: To switch from landscape to portrait orientation, remove the Leaf Aptus digital camera back and rotate it 90° counterclockwise, then attach it again to the camera body. For Hasselblad 555 ELD users—Insert the Release button into the Dig Release port.

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Connecting the Cables Connecting the Camera-to-Back Sync Cable 1.

Insert one end of the Camera-to-Back Sync cable into the Hasselblad Lens Flash socket.

2.

Insert the other end of the cable into the Camera-to-Back Sync socket on Leaf Aptus.

Figure 5: Connecting a Camera-to-Back Sync cable to the Leaf Aptus digital camera back

Connecting the Flash Sync Cable ¾ Connect the Flash Sync cable to the Flash Sync socket on Leaf Aptus.

Figure 6: Connecting a Flash Sync cable to Leaf Aptus


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Connecting the Camera Control Cable Notes: This section is for users of Hasselblad 553ELX, 503CW + winder, and 503EL-M cameras only. The Camera Control cable should be used in Remote mode only when you trigger the camera from the application. The Camera Control cable is not supplied with Leaf Aptus. It can be ordered separately.

¾ Insert one end of the cable into the Hasselblad Remote Control socket,

and then insert the opposite end of the cable into the Camera Control socket on Leaf Aptus.

Camera Control socket

Remote Control socket

Figure 7: Connecting a Camera Control cable to a Hasselblad 553ELX/500 EL-M camera

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Figure 8: Connecting a Camera Control cable to a Hasselblad 503CW camera



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Place the camera on a flat, steady surface.

2.

If any of the following cables are connected, disconnect them:

• • • 3.

FireWire cable Camera-to-Back Sync cable Flash Sync cable

Slide the Release button to the right side.

Release Button

Figure 9: Removing the Leaf Aptus digital camera back from a Hasselblad camera 4.

Tilt the digital camera back away from the camera body, and then remove it.

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Mamiya RZ67/ RZ67ProII/ RZ67ProIID Before Getting Started ......................................................................44 Quick Installation Reference ..............................................................45 Installation Procedures ......................................................................47 Installing the Focusing Screen Mask ..................................................47 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body.............48 Connecting the Cables......................................................................50 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back From the Camera Body........52 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ......................................53

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Chapter 6 – Mamiya RZ67/RZ67ProII/ RZ67ProIID

Before Getting Started This chapter describes the Leaf Aptus digital camera back installation as it applies to the Mamiya RZ67, Mamiya RZ67ProII, and Mamiya RZ67 ProIID cameras.

Items Required for the Installation The following table describes the items you need to install the Leaf Aptus digital camera back on the Mamiya RZ67, Mamiya RZ67ProII, and Mamiya RZ67 ProIID cameras. The items can be found in The Leaf Aptus digital camera back with Hasselblad Mount Kit and in the Mamiya RZ Interface Kit. Important: To avoid installation and operation problems, use only the accessories supplied in the Leaf Aptus digital camera back kit.

Kit Contents


Leaf Aptus digital camera back with a Hasselblad or Mamiya mount

Yes


Yes

Mamiya RZ67 adaptor plates*

Yes

Focusing screen mask*

Yes


Yes


(keep on hand)


No

Diffusion filter

No

Gray card (18%)

No


No

* available in the Mamiya RZ Interface Kit

Note: The Camera Control cable is supplied in the Mamiya RZ Interface Kit for Leaf Aptus.


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2.

Mount the adaptor plate on the camera body. The procedure is the same for both the Hasselblad and Mamiya adaptor plates.

3.

Remove the protective cover from LeafAptus.

4.

Attach the digital camera back to the adaptor plate.

5.

Connect the Camera-to-Back Sync cable between the camera lens and Leaf Aptus. If you are working in tethered mode, go straight to step 7.

6.




8.

Connect the FireWire cable between the computer and Leaf Aptus. After you connect the cable, the application automatically connects to the digital camera back . When the connection is established, the LED indicator on the digital camera back turns from orange to green.

Notes: If you want to work with an external flash or strobe, connect the Flash Sync cable between the Leaf Aptus digital camera back and the flash or strobe unit. To trigger the camera from the computer, connect the Camera Control cable (not supplied with the camera back) between the camera body and Leaf Aptus.

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2

1

3 4

3




Figure 12: The Leaf Aptus digital camera back on a Mamiya RZ67 camera


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Installing the Focusing Screen Mask The focusing screen mask enables you to view the exact area that Leaf Aptus digital camera back captures. 1.


2.

Remove the focusing screen, and then replace it with the supplied focusing screen.

3.

Reinstall the viewfinder on the camera body according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Installing the focusing screen mask

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Mount the Mamiya RZ67, Mamiya RZ67ProII, or Mamiya RZ67 ProIID camera on a tripod.

2.

Insert the four studs on the Mamiya camera body into the four holes on the adaptor.

Figure 13: Connecting the Leaf Aptus digital camera back 3.

Secure the adaptor plate to the camera body by flipping the locking lever from right to left into the locked position.

4.

Remove the protective cover from Leaf Aptus.

5.

Connect the digital camera back to the camera body. Rest the digital camera back on the lower supports making sure that the lugs are properly engaged in the recesses.

6.

Move the camera back toward the camera body and check that the camera’s upper support hooks fit into the slots on the camera back , and lock it into place.

7.

Lock the digital camera back back into place.


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Multiple/Revolving Lever

Figure 14: Locking the Leaf Aptus digital camera back into position Note: Make sure the Multiple/Revolving lever is set to M.

To change the orientation of Leaf Aptus: 1.

Switch the Multiple/Revolving lever on the side of the Mamiya RZ67 camera to R position.

2.

To switch from landscape to portrait orientation, gently rotate the digital camera back 90° clockwise until it snaps into place.

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Connecting the Cables This section contains procedures for connecting various cables for use with the Mamiya RZ67 camera.

Connecting the Camera Control Cable Note: Make sure the lever on the Camera Control cable is in O position.

1.

Insert one end of the Camera Control cable (lever facing down) into the Mamiya release socket on the front of the camera.

2.

Turn the lever to the L position to lock it.

3.

Insert the opposite end of the cable into the Camera Control socket on Leaf Aptus.

Figure 15: Connecting the Camera Control Cable to Leaf Aptus


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Connecting the Camera-to-Back Sync Cable 1.

Insert one end of the Camera-to-Back Sync cable into the Mamiya Lens Flash socket.

2.

Insert the other end of the cable into the Camera-to-Back Sync socket on the adaptor plate.

Figure 16: Connecting a Camera-to-Back Sync cable to Leaf Aptus

Connecting the Flash Sync Cable Note: The Leaf Aptus digital camera back together with the Flash Sync cable is only suitable for use with external flash or strobe lighting.

¾ Connect the flash sync cable to the Flash Sync connector on Leaf

Aptus.

Figure 17: Connecting a Flash Sync Cable to Leaf Aptus

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2.


• • • • 3.

FireWire cable Camera Control cable Camera-to-Back Sync cable Flash Sync cable

Slide and press the Release button on the digital camera back to the left side.

Release Button

Figure 18: Removing the Leaf Aptus digital camera back from Mamiya 645 AF-D camera 4.


Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back



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Mamiya RB Before Getting Started ......................................................................56 Items Required for the Installation .....................................................56 Quick Installation Reference ..............................................................57 Installation Procedures ......................................................................59 Attaching the Leaf Digital Camera Back to the Camera Body.............60 Connecting the Cables......................................................................62 Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back from the Camera Body ........63 Connecting the FireWire Cable..........................................................63 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ......................................64

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Chapter 7 – Mamiya RB

Before Getting Started This chapter describes the Leaf Aptus digital camera back installation as it applies to the Mamiya RB camera.

Items Required for the Installation The following table describes the items you need to install the Leaf Aptus digital camera back on a Mamiya RB camera. The items can be found in the Leaf Aptus with Hasselblad Mount Kit and in the Mamiya RB Interface Kit. Important: To avoid installation and operation problems, use only the accessories supplied in the Leaf digital camera back kit.

Kit Contents


Leaf Aptus digital camera back with Hasselblad mount

Yes

Mamiya RB adaptor plate*

Yes

Focusing screen mask*

Yes


Yes


Yes


(keep on hand)


No

Diffusion filter

No

Gray card (18%)

No


No

* available in the Mamiya RB Interface Kit


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2.

Mount the adaptor plate on the camera body.

3.


4.

Attach the digital camera back to the adaptor plate.

5.

Connect the Camera-to-Back Sync cable between the camera lens and Leaf Aptus. If you are working in tethered mode, go to step 7 now.

6.




8.

Connect the FireWire cable between the computer and Leaf Aptus. After you connect the cable, the application automatically connects to Leaf Aptus. When the connection is established, the LED indicator on the digital camera back turns from orange to green. Note: If you want to work with an external flash or strobe, connect the Flash Sync cable between the Leaf Aptus digital camera back and the flash or strobe unit.

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2

1

3 4

3




Figure 21: The Leaf Aptus digital camera back on a Mamiya RB camera


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Installing the Focusing Screen Mask The focusing screen mask enables you to view the exact area that the Leaf Aptus digital camera back captures. 1.


2.

Place the focusing screen mask on top of the Mamiya RB focusing screen, and make sure the mask is placed under the slots on both sides.

3.

Reinstall the viewfinder on the camera body according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Figure 22: Installing the focusing screen mask

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Mount the Mamiya RB camera on a tripod.

2.

Flip the locking lever on the camera body from left to right into the Open position.

3.

Attach the Mamiya RB adaptor plate to the camera body.

4.

Insert the four studs on the adaptor into the four holes on the camera body.

Figure 23: Attaching the Mamiya RB adaptor plate 5.

Secure the adaptor plate to the camera body by flipping the locking lever on the camera body from right to left into the Locked position.

6.


7.

Connect the digital camera back to the camera body. Rest the digital camera back on the lower supports making sure that the lugs are properly engaged in the recesses.

8.

Move the digital camera back toward the camera body while making sure that the camera’s upper support hooks fit into the slots on Leaf Aptus.

9.

Push the top of the digital camera back toward the camera body until it locks in place.


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Figure 24: Attaching the Leaf Aptus digital camera back to a Mamiya RB camera

To change the orientation of Leaf Aptus: ¾ To switch from landscape to portrait orientation, gently rotate the

digital camera back 90° clockwise until it snaps into place.

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Connecting the Cables Connecting the Camera-to-Back Sync Cable 1.

Insert one end of the cable into the Mamiya Lens Flash socket.

2.

Insert the opposite end of the cable into the Camera-to-Back Sync socket on the adaptor plate.

Figure 25: Connecting a Camera-to-Back Sync cable to Leaf Aptus

Connecting the Flash Sync Cable Note: You can use only external flash or strobe light with Leaf Aptus.

¾ Connect the Flash Sync cable to the Flash Sync connector on Leaf

Aptus.

Figure 26: Connecting a Flash Sync cable to the Leaf Aptus digital camera back


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Removing the Leaf Digital Camera Back from the Camera Body 1.

Place the camera on a solid, steady surface.

2.


• • • 3.

FireWire cable Camera-to-Back Sync cable Flash Sync cable

Slide the Release button to the right side.

Release Button

Figure 27: Removing the Leaf Aptus digital camera back from a Mamiya RB camera 4.


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Large Format Before Getting Started ......................................................................66 Items Required for the Installation .....................................................66 Quick Installation Reference ..............................................................67 Using a Mechanical Shutter Lens .......................................................70 Storing the Leaf Aptus Digital Camera Back ......................................72

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Chapter 8 – Large Format

Before Getting Started This chapter describes the Leaf Aptus digital camera back installation as it applies to large format cameras and other view cameras. With the Rollei electronic shutter and the Rollei Lens Control unit, the Leaf Capture application enables you to change shutter speed and lens aperture on the large format camera from the application. The Leaf Aptus digital camera back can also be used with a mechanical shutter lens such as the Copal shutter.

Items Required for the Installation The following table describes what is required for the Leaf Aptus digital camera back installation when working with the Leaf Large Format Power Kit for the Rollei electronic shutter or a mechanical shutter lens. Important: To avoid installation and operation problems, use only the accessories supplied in the Leaf digital camera back kit.

Kit Contents

Required for Basic Installation

Leaf Aptus digital camera back

Yes

Camera-to-Back Sync cable

Yes


Yes

4 x 5 Graflock adaptor

Yes

Live Video View software access key

Yes


Yes

Documentation

Yes


No

Additional Items Required for Rollei Electronic Shutter Installation

Rollei Lens Control

Yes

Lens Control power interface

Yes

AC adaptor for Rollei Lens Control and power cord

Yes

Rollei-Aptus Lens Control interface cable

Yes

Lens Control flex holder and clamp

Yes



Figure 29: Connecting the Leaf Aptus digital camera back to a large format camera and Rollei Lens Control

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The Digital Camera Back on a Large Format Camera with a Rollei Electronic Shutter 1.

Make sure the camera is securely mounted on a tripod.

2.

Attach the lens with the Rollei shutter to the large format camera.

3.

Attach the Graflock adaptor to the backside of the camera and secure it.

4.


5.

Attach the digital camera back to the Graflock adaptor.

6.

Attach the Lens Control flex holder to the tripod.

7.

Attach the Rollei Lens Control to the flex holder.

8.

Connect the cable of the Rollei Lens Control to the Rollei electronic shutter cable.

9.

Connect the Rollei Lens Control power interface battery to the Rollei Lens Control.

10. Insert the AC adaptor into the input on the Rollei Lens Control power

interface and connect the other end of the power supply cable to the power outlet. 11. Connect one end of the Rollei-Aptus Lens Control interface cable to

the B port of the Rollei Lens Control and the other end to the Camera Control jack of Leaf Aptus. 12. Insert one end of the Camera-to-Sync cable into the Rollei Lens

Control Sync jack and the other end into the Camera-to-Back Sync jack on Leaf Aptus. If you are working in tethered mode, go to step 14 now. 13. Install the compact flash card. The installation is complete.

Working in tethered mode: 14. Install the Leaf Capture application from the CD. 15. Insert the Live Video View software access key into the USB port of

the computer. 16. Start the Leaf Capture application.


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17. Connect the FireWire cable between the computer and Leaf Aptus.

After you connect the cable, the application automatically connects to Leaf Aptus. When the connection is established, the LED indicator on the digital camera back turns from orange to green. Notes: If you want to work with an external flash, connect the Flash Sync cable between the Leaf Aptus digital camera back and the flash or strobe unit. For information about connecting the FireWire cable, see Chapter 10, Working

in Tethered Mode.

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Using a Mechanical Shutter Lens 1.

Make sure the camera is securely mounted on a tripod.

2.

Attach the mechanical shutter lens to the large format camera.

3.

Attach the Graflock adaptor to the back of the camera and secure it.

4.


5.

Attach the digital camera back to the Graflock adaptor.

6.

Insert one end of the Camera-to-Sync cable into the mechanical shutter lens and the other end into the Camera-to-Back Sync socket of Leaf Aptus. If you are working in tethered mode, go to step 8 now.

7.



Install the Leaf Capture application from the CD.

9.

Insert the Live Video View software access key into the USB port of the computer.

10. Start the Leaf Capture application. 11. Connect the FireWire cable between the computer and Leaf Aptus.

For more information The application automatically connects to Leaf Aptus. When the connection is established, the LED indicator on the digital camera back turns from orange to green. Note: If you want to work with an external flash, connect the Flash Sync cable between the Leaf Aptus digital camera back and the Flash/Strobe units.


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Figure 30: Large format cable with a mechanical shutter lens

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Attaching the Portable Hardware Inserting the Compact Flash..............................................................74 Installing the Digital Magazine ..........................................................79 Inserting the Compact Flash..............................................................74 Removing the Compact Flash............................................................75 Inserting the Battery..........................................................................76 Removing the Battery........................................................................77 Connecting to an External Power Supply...........................................78 Installing the Digital Magazine ..........................................................79 Connecting the Leaf Digital Magazine FireWire Cables ......................84 FireWire Cable and Camera Connectivity...........................................84 Switching the Leaf Digital Magazine ON/OFF.....................................85 Inserting Batteries into the Leaf Digital Magazine ..............................81 Connecting the Leaf Digital Magazine to a DC Power Supply ............88 Using the Tripod U-adaptor ...............................................................86

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Chapter 9 – Attaching the Portable Hardware

Inserting the Compact Flash 1.

Open the compact flash door.

Open the door

Figure 1: The compact flash door. 2.

Insert the compact flash.

Compact flash

Figure 2: Insert the compact flash

Removing the Compact Flash

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Removing the Compact Flash ¾ Open the compact flash door, and then press the release button.

Release button

Figure 3: The compact flash release button

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Inserting the Battery ¾ Press the battery into the recess on the underside of the Leaf Aptus

digital camera back, and then slide it across until it snaps into place.

Figure 4: Inserting the battery

Removing the Battery

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Removing the Battery ¾ Press the battery release button, and then slide the battery out.

Release button

Figure 5: Removing the battery

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Connecting the Leaf Digital Camera Back to an External Power Supply 1.

Insert the end of the external power supply adaptor into the FW port on the Leaf Aptus digital camera back.

Figure 6: Insert the external power supply adaptor 2.

Connect the other end of the external power supply adaptor to the electrical supply cord.

Installing the Digital Magazine

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Installing the Digital Magazine The digital magazine is supplied separately in the Leaf Portable Power Kit For Aptus. The following items are supplied in the kit: Leaf digital magazine

12V car lighter adaptor

Camera adaptor

Power cord

Tripod U-adaptor

Two rechargeable lithium ion batteries

Fast charger for lithium ion batteries

12V DC power supply

Note: If you are missing any of the kit contents, contact you local Leaf dealer or Creo Service Center.

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Attaching the Camera Adaptor to the Camera Body 1.

Place the camera adaptor on the bottom of the camera body.

2.

Align the screw hole on the adaptor with the screw hole on the camera body (see the illustration on page 80). Refer to the following table to determine which adaptor screw hole to use.

Hole Camera Type Symbol

Hasselblad (500 series and H1), Mamiya RB67, Mamiya RZ67, Bronica SQA-I Mamiya 645 AF-D, Bronica ETR-SI, Fuji 680GX 3.

Insert the screw and tighten it.

Figure 7: Attaching the camera adaptor to the camera body Note: You can mount your camera on the tripod using one of the tripod sockets without removing the camera adaptor.


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Inserting Batteries into the Leaf Digital Magazine 1.

Insert the charged batteries into the Leaf digital magazine by placing them on the unit so that the hooks on the side of the batteries fit into the slots on the unit (see Figure 8).

Figure 8: Inserting batteries into a Leaf digital magazine 2.

Push the batteries in until you hear a click and the batteries lock into place.

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Attaching and Removing the Leaf Digital Magazine Important: Only attach/remove a Leaf digital magazine when the Leaf Aptus digital camera back is attached.

1.

While holding the Leaf digital magazine with the batteries facing down, slide the Leaf digital magazine into the adaptor at the bottom of the camera body.

2.

Push the Leaf digital magazine in until you hear a click and it locks into place.

Figure 9: Attaching the digital magazine


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To remove the Leaf digital magazine from the digital camera body: ¾ While pressing the release button (see Figure 10) on the side of the

camera adaptor, slide the Leaf digital magazine forward.

Release button

Figure 10: Removing the digital magazine

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Connecting the Leaf Digital Magazine FireWire Cables WARNING: Incorrectly inserting the Leaf DM FireWire cable connector into the FW port will damage Leaf Aptus. 1.

Connect one end of the Leaf DM FireWire cable to the FW port on Leaf Aptus.

2.

Connect the other end of the Leaf DM FireWire cable (marked with two silver lines) to the FW port on the Leaf digital magazine.

Note: The cable end with one line must face the one line on the Leaf Aptus digital camera back FW port, and the cable end with two lines must face the two lines on the Leaf digital magazine FW port.

Figure 11: Connecting the FireWire cable

FireWire Cable and Camera Connectivity FireWire Camera Cable

15 cm / 6 in.

Mamiya 645AF-D, Hasselblad H1

18 cm / 7 in.

Hasselblad 500 series, DigiFlexII, Bronica ETR-SI, Bronica SQA-I

25 cm / 10 in.

Hasselblad 55x EL series, Mamiya RB 67, Mamiya RZ67, Fuji680GX, large format cameras


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Switching the Leaf Digital Magazine ON/OFF ¾ Press the button on the left side of the Leaf digital magazine for a few

seconds until the green light turns on, and then off.

On/Off switch

Figure 12: Switching the digital magazine on and off

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Using the Tripod U-adaptor With the Tripod U-adaptor you can mount the camera body and the Leaf digital magazine on a tripod. Before mounting, the camera adaptor must be attached to the camera body (see page 79). To mount on the tripod: 1.

Attach the Tripod U-adaptor to the tripod.

2.

Make sure the locking lever (see 1 in Figure 13) on the side of the Tripod U-adaptor is in the Open position.

3.

Insert the camera into the Tripod U-adaptor so that the hooks on the sides of the camera adaptor fit into the slots of the Tripod U-adaptor (see 2 in Mounting the camera and digital magazine attached on to a tripod. on page 87).

4.

Push the camera until it locks into place, and secure the camera into place by moving the locking lever (see 1 in Figure 13) clockwise into the Locked position.

To remove from the tripod: 1.

Open the locking lever on the side of the Tripod U-adaptor (see 1 in the illustration Mounting the camera and digital magazine attached on to a tripod. on page 87).

2.

Slide the safety lever (see 3 in the illustration Mounting the camera and digital magazine attached on to a tripod. on page 87) to the left and hold it.

3.

Remove the camera from the Tripod U-adaptor.

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Figure 13: Mounting the camera and digital magazine attached on to a tripod.

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Connecting the Leaf Digital Magazine to a DC Power Supply ¾ Connect one end of the DC power supply cable to the DC-IN port on

the Leaf digital magazine, and the other end to the power outlet. Note: When using the power supply, you do not need to use batteries.

Figure 14: Connecting the Leaf Aptus digital camera back to a DC power supply WARNING: Use only the supplied 12V DC power supply.

Working in Tethered Mode Connecting the FireWire Cable..........................................................90 Attaching the Repeater .....................................................................91

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Connecting the FireWire Cable Important: The information in this chapter is relevant to all cameras in this installation guide. Follow the specific installation procedures for the camera you are using. It is important that you connect the FireWire cable correctly in order not to cause unnecessary damage. To avoid connection problems, use only the Leaf FireWire cable and repeater supplied with Leaf Aptus.

The FireWire cable (IEEE 1394A) links the computer to Leaf Aptus. The cable carries both communication signals and electrical power. The cable is a hot-plug cable that can be connected or disconnected without turning the computer off or quitting the application. 1.

Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the port at the bottom of Leaf Aptus. Make sure that the FireWire cable connector is aligned to the left of Leaf Aptus.

Figure 15: Connecting the FireWire cable to the Leaf Aptus digital camera back

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2.

Connect the other end of the cable to the port on the computer.

Tip: When you connect the FireWire cable after you start the Leaf Capture application, the application automatically connects to the Leaf Aptus digital camera back and recognizes the connected camera type.

Attaching the Repeater Notes: Attaching the repeater is optional. If you want to extend the FireWire cable from 4.5m / 15 ft. to 9m / 30 ft., you can purchase the Leaf Repeater and Cable Kit. 1.

Connect one of the FireWire cables from the computer to the singleside connection of the repeater.

2.

Connect the other FireWire cable from the digital camera back to one of the ports on the double-side connection of the repeater.

Figure 16: Attaching the repeater Note: To comply with the CE/FCC standard regulations, it is recommended to use the FireWire cables that are supplied by Leaf.

Caring for the IR Filter Glass Importance of the Protective IR Filter Glass ........................................94 Cleaning the Protective IR Filter Glass ................................................95

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Chapter 11 – Caring for the IR Filter Glass

Importance of the Protective IR Filter Glass The Leaf Aptus digital camera back has a protective IR filter glass over the sensor. The sensor is the most important and expensive part of your Leaf Aptus. It is the component that converts the photographic image viewed by the camera into an electronic signal which can be processed by the Macintosh computer.

Figure 17: Protective IR filter glass on the underside of the Leaf Aptus digital camera back WARNING: The sensor is extremely sensitive to ESD (Electro Static Discharge) and can be damaged by it. During some stages of the installation process, the protective IR filter glass is exposed to the environment. Do not touch the IR filter glass. Any contamination of the IR filter glass (such as dust or fingerprints) will appear in images that you capture.

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Cleaning the Protective IR Filter Glass 1.

Remove any condensation that may be inside the ionized nitrogen sprayer nozzle.

2.

Spray the protective IR filter glass with ionized nitrogen to remove large dust particles.

3.

Fold a cleaning wipe to fit the width of the protective IR filter glass (see image sequence). Hold the wipe with tweezers. 1

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Preparing a cleaning wipe for soaking 4.

Soak the cleaning wipe in isopropyl alcohol, making sure it is sufficiently damp but not dripping. WARNING: Do not touch any part of the cleaning wipe that will come in contact with the protective IR filter glass. Do not use a dry cleaning wipe. It can cause ESD damage to the sensor.

5.

Clean the protective IR filter with the cleaning wipe, using a single motion from right to left.

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Figure 18: Cleaning protective IR filter glass 6.

If necessary, repeat the cleaning procedure until the protective IR filter glass is clean.

Important: • Never use the dry cloth for cleaning. • Never clean the protective IR filter glass with the window or lens cleaner. The residues from these products may permanently cloud the glass plate. • Never spray compressed air directly on the digital camera back. • Do not reuse cleaning wipes. • Put the protective cover over the sensor plate whenever the digital camera back is not attached to the camera. • To prevent contamination of the sensor, do not remove the protective IR filter glass. • The protective IR filter can be replaced only by Leaf dealers or by the Creo Service Center. Note: Cleaning wipes and cleaning fluid are supplied with the Leaf Aptus digital camera back. You can order additional wipes from your local Leaf dealer or from the Creo Service Center.

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Attaching the Diffusion Filter to the Camera Note: Attaching the Diffusion Filter is optional.

The Diffusion Filter can be used to generate custom gain files in order to supplement and enhance the gain files contained in your calibration software. ¾ Attach the Diffusion Filter to the camera lens.

Figure 19: Attaching the Diffusion Filter to the camera lens For information about Gain Calibration, see the Leaf Capture User Guide on the documentation CD.

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