Leaf Credo 60

[Frank Doorhof]

Just got my Credo 60 from Leaf.
Maybe some people are interested......

First impressions :

Raw files between 50-67MB in size.

Screen is megabright in the studio and I'm sure outside it performs great (this image was shot on brightness 20%, that's about 100% on the old back).
And I had to use a bright lamp to make sure that you could read Leaf.

Zooming in on a 60MP file is 2 seconds before it's sharp so that's really fast, dragging around in the file is very iPhone-ish, quick and nice.

Zooming and scrolling with the touch bars on the bottom and sides works flawless.

Battery is now inside which is a big plus, loads while camera is connected to the computer.

Outputs USB3 and Firewire 800 (USB3 not yet operational).

Live view.

Image quality as expected from Leaf, great.

Takes same batteries as grip, Canon BP alternative, higher current than the old batteries 2900 vs 2350.
I already have alternative BP's for the grip and they are cheap and run for a full day in the grip.

Very quick on the card and tethered shooting, really noticeable difference between the AptusII7 and Credo60 so ideal for my line of work, much quicker but still nice to get the model into her "groove".

No more crop lines, full frame.

Menu is clear and easy to navigate.

Con
At the moment, IIQ files are not yet supported by Adobe, will take a few days/weeks before the update is there, but it will be supported, Credo80 is already so the 60 and 40 will follow in the next release. So for now it's capture one.

Tomorrow first workshop with the new Leaf Credo60, can't wait to see what it can really do.



Review now online at http://www.frankdoorhof.com/site/2012/07/leaf-credo-first-impressions/

[FredBGG]

Just got my Credo 60 from Leaf.
Takes same batteries as grip, Canon BP alternative, higher current than the old batteries 2900 vs 2350.
I already have alternative BP's for the grip and they are cheap and run for a full day in the grip.

Same battery as the Phase One Grip is a good thing.

You could also get yourself one of these chargers by Canon.
Dual charger with an external battery option. Lets you use even bigger batteries
and keep the batteries warm if you are shooting in a cold climate and shooting long exposures.
The dummy battery plate need a small modification so as to lock into the IQ and Credo backs.
The dummy battery plate is thinner on one end so you need to take a shell off an old battery and
attach it to the dummy battery plate.
The charger also comes with a belt clip.





Also works as an AC power supply.... but I think it's safer to keep expensive backs isolated from AC.

Here it is on a belt (linked from another post)

[Frank Doorhof]

Couldn't resist, first images with the new Leaf Credo60
Including a full size crop, NO photoshop, straight of the camera, no sharpening etc. only changed the color temp so this is 100% untouched.

Tiff's weight in at a "nice" 363mb
Glad I just switched to a faster Mac

[kdphotography]

Nice to hear about your personal experiences with the Leaf Credo, Frank.  What CF cards are you using?  The latest and fastest generation of Sandisk CF cards might improve the time to zoom in on images on the Credo....

ken

[Frank Doorhof]

Sandisk Extreme 16GB.

[Don Libby]

Frank, I think Ken meant to ask how fast is the card?  I'm using a 16GB 90MB/sec Extream Pro which should be fast enough to shorten you 2 sec by half or more.

Don

[Frank Doorhof]

Sorry 60 MB/s
It's pretty fast.

[Don Libby]

Frank, you might want to get your hands on the faster 90MB/sec as it screams.  I picked mine up when I upgraded to the P65+  and will shortly be using it on an IQ160.  Ken uses the same card on his 180 and reports much faster viewing times.  Then again he is shorter than me.

[kdphotography]

B&H is calling you Frank!  $75 gets you that Sandisk Extreme Pro 16GB and 90mbs for your new Credo!   

[Frank Doorhof]

It's a shame for the shipping
but will check if it's cheaper if I order a few

[Don Libby]

Just remembered that I used my Extream Pro last year when I demo'd a IQ180 and the response time was very fast. 

Follow what Ken suggested - heck at $75 that's disrt cheap for this type of gear....

Don

[Frank Doorhof]

Indeed, for me the price doubles due to shipping and taxes.
I will order one from the local dealer.

[Don Libby]

Almost feel like we're ganging up on you.

[Frank Doorhof]

Added some remarks to first post.

[Frank Doorhof]

Put my review online at http://www.frankdoorhof.com/site/2012/07/leaf-credo-first-impressions/

[Frank Doorhof]

A few images from Yesterday.

[BobDavid]

It looks like the new tool fits in your hand like a glove. Congratualations! And, nice photos too.

[Frank Doorhof]

Thanks, and yes it's indeed a very good "fit".

[Professional]

Congratulations, niec shots, making me wish to have this back for my RZII.

[Graham Mitchell]

Are these backs available in AFi (Hy6) mount?