
Fujifilm's IS and UVIR series of cameras have set standards for quality straight from the factory that are currently unmatched by third party camera modifications.
The Fujifilm IS Pro is the next generation of UVIR compatible DSLR and is built on the same platform as the FinePix S5 Pro digital SLR system. And like the S5 Pro is compatible with Nikon F mount lenses and Nikon iTTL flash systems.
The IS Pro, utilizes Fujifilm's Super CCD Pro and Real Photo Processor Pro technology to see light from the ultraviolet (UV), visible and near infrared (IR) portion of the spectrum (approx. 380nm � 1000nm).
Fujifilm pioneered Live Image Preview. The IS Pro provides a 30 second live image CCD preview to the cameras LCD monitor directly from the imaging sensor in color or black and white.
The camera can be used for conventional daylight photography by adding an optional UVIR cut filter to the lens.
Investigative photographers often require images produced in TIFF directly from the camera. Since most DSLR cameras today now only offer RAW as an option, the IS Pro offers an optional firmware upgrade due out later this Autumn that will support camera TIFF file formats in three resolutions. ( RAW mode is not available during TIFF mode capture.)
The IS Pro can be connected to an optional serial port bar code reader or serial port magnetic stripe card reader using the optional Nikon MC-35 GPS/Serial adapter.
Fujifilm's optional Hyper Utility Software HS-V3 version 1.1 enables tethered shooting direct to a MAC or PC, with control from the camera or computer via a USB 2.0 connection.
The IS Pro is available through Fujifilm's exclusive list of Law Enforcement and Scientific dealers and is available in various system kits that may include online training workshops, HyperUtility HS-V3 software, lenses, camera body armor, extra long USB cables, specialized UV and IR filters. Please see dealers for details or click here to see options offered from Fujifilm.
Fujifilm UVIR Digital Camera USA End User License Agreement:
By breaking the packaging seal you acknowledge your understanding and acceptance of Fujifilm's Ultraviolet (UV) and/or Infrared (IR) sensitive digital camera firmware End User License Agreement. The camera firmware contained in each system package is fully activated to engage the camera's UV and/or IR capabilities and ready for use. No other firmware modifications are necessary in order to activate the camera's UV and/or IR wavelength sensitive CCD. THIS LICENSE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
You hereby acknowledge and agree that your use of the camera's UV and/or IR light energy sensitive capabilities, as enabled by Fujifilm's camera firmware, will be purely to accomplish a legitimate business purpose in the medical, forensic, fire investigative, law enforcement, scientific, systems integrators, museum/antiquity, aerial photographic survey, astronomy, professional nature and fine art photography, photographic education and local and federal government markets.
In addition, you further agree not to use the camera's hardware and firmware enabled capabilities to engage in unethical photographic conduct involving the violation of personal privacy, child endangerment, lewd photography, and or paparazzi like activities.
Learning to photograph in UV and IR
Learning to use the IS Pro requires some advanced knowledge of basic photographic principals and techniques. Fujifilm provides no specialized training, but offers a list of highly qualified educators and consultants that can provide detail training on specific UVIR related subjects. As a result of its wider specialized scientific use, the cameras User Manual may not contain information relative to the topic of UV or IR photography you seek. Please consult this important Notes and Disclaimers document to learn more.