60 Chapter 7 – Contax 645 AF
Before Getting Started
This chapter describes the Leaf Aptus digital camera back installation for
the Contax 645 AF camera.
Items Required for the Installation
For a detailed list of the items required for installation, see Items Required
for the Installation on page 6. In addition to the items shown, the Contax
645 AF digital camera back kit also includes the Contax 645 AF mount.
You will need the mount for the installation procedure.
Quick Installation Reference
1. Install the focusing screen.
2. Remove the protective cover from the Leaf Aptus digital 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 compact flash card. The installation is complete.
Working in tethered mode:
4. Install the Leaf Capture application from the CD.
5. Start the Leaf Capture application.
6. Connect the FireWire cable between the computer and the Leaf Aptus
digital camera back.
After you connect the cable, the application automatically connects to
the Leaf Aptus digital camera back. When the connection is
established, the LED indicator on the digital camera back turns from
orange to green.
Important: To avoid installation and operation problems, use only the
accessories supplied in the Leaf digital camera back kit.
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.