The Leaf Aptus-II 10R digital camera back has been designed for architecture, landscape, portrait and product advertising photography. Its internally rotating sensor allows photographers to keep their camera upright, while quickly shifting orientation - "saving time, preventing sensor exposure to the elements, and avoiding other issues related to digital back removal and rotation," says Leaf.

The 56 megapixels sensor measures 56x36mm and has a sensitivity of ISO80 to ISO800. It can capture one frame per second and achieves a file size of 345MB 16 bit TIFF.

"Leaf is delivering a top-of-the-line back with a 56MP sensor featuring an internal rotation solution that addresses issues familiar to medium and large-format photographers," says Ziv Argov, director of marketing for Leaf Imaging, which belongs to Phase One. "For example, rotating the sensor internally eliminates the need for an adapter plate which increases the risk of misalignment, which today is more critical with higher sensor resolutions."

The back can fit Hasselblad V series cameras> Using an adapter, it can also work with medium format cameras such as Mamiya RZ67, RZ67 Pro II, RZ Pro IId, RB67, Fuji GX680II, GX680III, and Bronica SQA/SQAi; and view cameras manufactured by Alpa, Arca-Swiss, Cambo, Horseman, Linhof, Sinar, Toyo, Rollei X-Act2 and others via Leaf Graflok or third-party adapters.

The back is available now and retails at €24,995. Visit www.leaf-photography.com.