IQ180 vs. Leaf Aptus II 12?

[jlm]

since i am thinking of this with the cambo, if the cambo could come with the Hy6 mount, one could have both back rotation and LCD articulation.

but if in the H mount, (would be my other body!) no rotation or tilt screen.

then it appears that the H mount with more limited features would be the way to go for both platforms...too bad

 

[jsf]

I have a wealth of Bronica ETRS equipment is there any back that will work on my gear? Joe

 

[gazwas]

IMBO on a tech camera (or on AFi/ Hy6) the AFi-II 12 is the most advanced DB money can buy these days, and the sales figures so far seem to support this

Could you elaborate on this?

I was under the impression the new IQ backs would be the best back to use on a tech camera due to the new screen with 100% zoom, focus mask and a limited (but hopefully very usable) live view function (if they get it working).

 

[yaya]

I have a wealth of Bronica ETRS equipment is there any back that will work on my gear? Joe

All V mount Leaf backs work on the ETRS via an adapter made by either Silvestri or Kapture Group

 

[yaya]

IMBO on a tech camera (or on AFi/ Hy6) the AFi-II 12 is the most advanced DB money can buy these days, and the sales figures so far seem to support this
Yair

Bit of camera porn

 

[coulombic]

I have another question in reference to the Aptus II 12 -- does anyone know the maximum exposure time for this back? I've done some reading, and it seems as if the Aptus series is generally limited to 32 seconds. I understand that it's not a long-exposure camera by any means, but my hope is that I'll be able to get closer to a minute.

 

[yaya]

32 seconds is the longest exposure you can do right now

Yair

 

[coulombic]

32 seconds is the longest exposure you can do right now

Yair

Thanks, Yair. I figure 32 seconds is probably adequate, in any case. I've read there's a planned "interface change" for Leaf cameras in "Q2 2011." Have you (or anyone) heard anything about this?

I'm also interested in the battery type for Leaf backs . . . do you (or anyone) happen to know the specific battery model? I'd like to look around at extended-capacity batteries for the back.

 

[yaya]

Thanks, Yair. I figure 32 seconds is probably adequate, in any case. I've read there's a planned "interface change" for Leaf cameras in "Q2 2011." Have you (or anyone) heard anything about this?

There's we will be releasing a firmware update for all Aptus-II and AFi-II backs in a few weeks which brings a new GUI with improved functionality and more up-to-date look and feel. You can see a couple of screen grabs in Michael Rechmann's recent review

I'm also interested in the battery type for Leaf backs . . . do you (or anyone) happen to know the specific battery model? I'd like to look around at extended-capacity batteries for the back.

Look for Samsung SBL-160 you should be able to find some compatible ones with larger capacity than the supplied 2,350mAh

Best,

 

[yaya]

Could you elaborate on this?

I was under the impression the new IQ backs would be the best back to use on a tech camera due to the new screen with 100% zoom, focus mask and a limited (but hopefully very usable) live view function (if they get it working).

I am of course biased but the Aptus-II/ AFi-II are available TODAY in all mounts and they offer some unique features that do not exist in other backs. They also offer a 3.5" screen with areliable 100% zoom that is quite unique as it uses the raw file to generate a cropped preview with/ without sharpening (depending on your settings).

Yair