Item Specifics:

• Brand: Leaf Systems, Inc.
• Model: DCB II (Digital Camera Back II)
• Serial Number: CAM-00328
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Type: Digital Camera Back
• Sensor: 2048 × 2048 pixel (4MP) Dalsa CCD
• Sensor Size: 31 × 31mm
• Interface: Differential SCSI
• Condition: Used — Sold AS-IS (untested)

Description:

Rare Leaf Systems DCB II Digital Camera Back — Serial No. CAM-00328

Up for sale is a piece of digital photography history: a Leaf Systems DCB II digital camera back, serial number CAM-00328, manufactured in the USA by Leaf Systems, Inc.

Introduced in the mid-1990s, the Leaf DCB II was among the very first professional medium format digital camera backs ever produced. Originally retailing for approximately $30,000+, this back was the workhorse of high-end commercial studios during the dawn of the digital photography era. The Leaf DCB was recognized as the world's first medium format digital camera back when the original DCB ("The Brick") debuted in 1992, and the DCB II followed as its improved successor, marking a pivotal moment in the transition from film to digital in professional photography.

What You Get:

• Leaf DCB II digital back body (with massive passive heat sink)
• Protective sensor cover plate (with multilingual "DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS" warning)
• Original Leaf Systems, Inc. branding with maple leaf logo

Rear Panel Connectivity:

• POWER connector (multi-pin)
• SHUTTER sync port (3.5mm jack)
• DIAGNOSTIC port (mini D-sub)
• DIFFERENTIAL SCSI port (for tethered computer operation)

Technical Specifications:

• Sensor: Dalsa 2048 × 2048 pixel (4 megapixel) CCD
• Sensor size: 31 × 31mm (square format)
• Bit depth: 14-bit per channel
• Capture modes: Single-shot (B&W), 3-shot sequential RGB (color with filter wheel, not included)
• Connection: Differential SCSI, requires tethered Mac workstation
• Power: External AC power supply required (not included)
• Software: Leaf Catchlight / Leaf CatchLight SE (not included)

Condition Notes:

• The CCD sensor cover glass appears clean and intact — no visible cracks or damage
• The heat sink fins are in good condition with no broken fins
• All connector ports appear intact
• Cosmetic condition is good overall with normal signs of professional studio use
• SOLD AS-IS / UNTESTED — I do not have the proprietary SCSI cables, power supply, or Mac SCSI card required to test this unit. Functionality cannot be guaranteed.

Historical Significance:

The Leaf DCB II is widely recognized as one of the most historically significant digital imaging devices ever produced. It was the backbone of the first wave of digital commercial photography studios in the mid-1990s, used by top studios for catalog, advertising, and product photography work. Combined with Sinar view cameras and electronic shutters, this system defined the standard for digital studio photography for years. Today, it stands as a prized piece of photographic history and a must-have for serious collectors of vintage digital imaging equipment.

Important:

• No power supply, cables, software, or adapters included — digital back body only
• Requires proprietary Leaf/SCSI infrastructure to operate
• Best suited for collectors, museums, photography schools, or technology historians
• Shipping will be done with extreme care and full insurance

Please feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for viewing this rare piece of digital imaging history.

Keywords: Leaf Systems, Leaf DCB II, DCB-II, digital camera back, Sinar, medium format digital, Dalsa CCD, vintage digital photography, photography history, rare camera equipment, professional studio equipment, SCSI digital back, Made in USA