Fujifilm’s flagship camera is now also a forensic tool

Fujifilm announced the release of its update GFX100 Large Format Mirrorless Digital Camera Wednesday, which now equipped with infrared imaging capabilities that can be used in the capacities of forensic, scientific and cultural preservation.

Thanks to its new Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function, the GFX100 IR can now be used for “they reveal intricate details in a subject or scene that can normally only be seen through the infrared spectrum.

The IR is equipped with Filters in front of the camera lens that allow its users to take photos with a variety of different lights. wavelengths (with the option to continue to use the camera normally to take color photos across the visible spectrum).

The added functions will be “invaluable for cultural research,” Fujifilm said in a statement because “Examining images of a subject in the infrared could ultimately lead to the discovery of untold secrets of some of history’s most treasured artifacts. … [or] for researchers who use images to assess artwork or evidence.

Fujifilm notes that IR will not be available for general commercial use and will be marketed primarily for forensic, scientific and cultural preservation purposes. Although the company’s website does not list the price of the camera, it noted that the IR should be available at December 1, 2020, limited Asian, North American, OceanicYes European markets.

In addition to the updated GFX100 IR, Fujifilm also announced additional firmware for the flagship camera that will allow users to take photos with 400MP k resolutionnow like him Multiple shooting with pixel shift.

“For those working in the fields of archiving or cultural preservation, these new features are especially valuable for photographers documenting historical artifacts or large works of art, as they can be digitally preserved at 400 megapixels.” , wrote Fujfilm.