In an age where bigger is quintessentially better, it comes as no surprise that the medium-format camera range is also witnessing a stampede towards higher pixel levels. In the recent past, we have seen the 50 Mega pixel Hasselblad H3DII-50 and the 60 Mp PhaseOne P65+. Now, we have a new entrant that looks to tap the interstice market. The Peartree manufactured Leaf AFi 10 makes no bones about its balanced positioning, with a 56 MP imaging sensor. For serious photographers, it certainly is an option to consider. If you are a late entrant into the world of photography….medium format cameras are used for negatives 350% larger than your standard 35mm film. Now, how would that make a difference? For one, your pics will carry more detail, and higher levels of enlargement with zero compromise on the quality are possible. Picture editors would, therefore, find the Leaf AFi 10 a highly interesting alternative to their existing cameras.
The Leaf AFi 10 applies the new Leaf ‘Verto’ technology. Here, the need to rotate the camera to shift from landscape to portrait modes or vice versa is eliminated. All you need to do is finger-flip the sensor. And the resolution remains intact. The camera incorporates the proprietary TWF (True Wide Frame) 56×36mm CCD sensor that offers full angle of view across the 6×6 sensor area. The sensor is also compatible with more than 80 large-format cameras. Other specifications of the Leaf AFi 10 include ISO range between 50-800, capture time of 1 frame/sec and exposure time of 1 minute. The camera will cost £21,995 + VAT and will hit the stands during Q4 2008.
Via:Photographyblog
