Fujifilm Helps Fight Crime with New FinePix S3 Pro UVIR Digital SLR; New, Specialized Camera Photographs in the Ultraviolet and Infrared Light Spectrums; Helps Forensic Photographers Uncover Evidence.VALHALLA Valhalla or Walhalla (both: vălhäl`ə, –hăl`ə), in Norse mythology, Odin's hall for slain heroes. This martial paradise was one of the most beautiful halls of Asgard. , N.Y. -- Fujifilm Fujifilm Holdings Corporation or Fujifilm (富士フイルム株式会社 , a pioneer in digital imaging products and services, broke new ground again today with the introduction of the FinePix S3 Pro The Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is an interchangeable lens digital single-lens reflex camera introduced in February of 2004.[1] Its successor, the Finepix S5 Pro, has been announced the 2006-09-25. It is based on a Nikon F80 (N80 in the U.S. UVIR UVIR Unidade de Viagens Interurbanas e Regionais (Portugal) UVIR Ultra-Violet Infrared camera. The FinePix S3 Pro UVIR is the world's first production D-SLR See DSLR. camera capable of taking photographs in the ultraviolet An invisible band of radiation at the upper end of the visible light spectrum. With wavelengths from 10 to 400 nm, ultraviolet starts at the end of visible light and ends at the beginning of X-rays. The primary source of ultraviolet light is the sun. and infrared light Noun 1. infrared light - electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves infrared emission, infrared radiation, infrared spectrums. It has been designed for use in the science, medical and fine art disciplines, with its most intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. applications coming in the field of law enforcement investigation. Law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). have used ultraviolet (UV) and infrared An invisible band of radiation at the lower end of the visible light spectrum. With wavelengths from 750 nm to 1 mm, infrared starts at the end of the microwave spectrum and ends at the beginning of visible light. (IR) photography for years to uncover evidence not easily seen by the human eye, such as gun shot residue residue n. in a will, the assets of the estate of a person who has died with a will (died testate) which are left after all specific gifts have been made. Typical language: "I leave the rest, residue and remainder [or just residue] of my estate to my grandchildren. and blood stains This article is about the French commune. For the town in Surrey, England, see Staines. For other uses, see Stain (disambiguation). Stains is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 11.6 km. (7.2 miles) from the center of Paris. , as well as to recover altered, burned or obliterated o·blit·er·ate tr.v. o·blit·er·at·ed, o·blit·er·at·ing, o·blit·er·ates 1. To do away with completely so as to leave no trace. See Synonyms at abolish. 2. writing. IR photography is also used in nighttime surveillance. With its digital capabilities, the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR makes the evidence-gathering process more efficient and accurate for investigators. The FinePix S3 Pro UVIR has a live CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. previewing feature, a significant aid to the forensic Belonging to courts of justice. forensic 1) adj. from Latin forensis for "belonging to the forum," ancient Rome's site for public debate, and currently meaning pertaining to the courts. photographer. This feature enables manual focusing while dark filters are attached to the lens as well as pre-capture verification See verify. verification - The process of determining whether or not the products of a given phase in the life-cycle fulfil a set of established requirements. . Moreover, FinePix S3 Pro UVIR carries the same photographic technologies that have made the standard FinePix S3 Pro such a respected camera. These include Fujifilm's unique, double photodiode A light sensor (photodetector) that allows current to flow in one direction from one side to the other when it absorbs photons (light). The more light, the more the current. Used to detect light pulses in optical fibers and other light-sensitive applications, it works the opposite of a (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) Super CCD A type of CCD sensor from Fujifilm that is used in its digital cameras. Super CCD uses a honeycomb structure of octagon-shaped light sensors (photodiodes) at 45 degree angles rather than 90 degrees. SR II image sensor An image sensor is a device that converts a visual image to an electric signal. It is used chiefly in digital cameras and other imaging devices. It is usually an array of charge-coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS sensors such as active-pixel sensors. for a dynamic range 400% greater than cameras of single-pixel design. This wider dynamic range contributes to the capture of finer detail, a paramount Paramount (pâr`əmount'), city (1990 pop. 47,669), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1957. Originally a dairy region, it has become highly industrialized since the 1950s. factor in the gathering of key evidence. Another performance benefit of the Super CCD SR II sensor A device that measures or detects a real-world condition, such as motion, heat or light and converts the condition into an analog or digital representation. An optical sensor detects the intensity or brightness of light, or the intensity of red, green and blue for color systems. is its high signal-to-noise ratio The ratio of the power or volume (amplitude) of a signal to the amount of unwanted interference (the noise) that has mixed in with it. Measured in decibels, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR or S/N) measures the clarity of the signal in a circuit or a wired or wireless transmission channel. . "Initially, the technology designed for the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR was for traditional visible wavelength imagery imagery /im·age·ry/ (im´aj-re) 1. the formation of a mental representation of something perceived by the senses. 2. . But upon testing we found that the natural low noise tendencies of the Super CCD SR II sensor produced an outstanding image within UV and IR light bands," explained Darin Pepple, Marketing Manager, Electronic Imaging Division, Fuji Fuji (f  `jē), city (1990 pop. 222,490), Shizuoka prefecture, S central Honshu, Japan, on Suruga Bay. Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "Fujifilm conducted a series of tests
and after seeing the results, we knew instantly the immense power this
camera would bring to forensic investigation."Fujifilm U.S.A. is thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to provide the brightest minds in law enforcement with technology useful in solving the country's most complex crimes." Along with the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR, Fujifilm will bundle To sell hardware and software as a combined product or to combine several software packages for sale as a single unit. Contrast with unbundle. See bundled software and bundling. its HyperUtility Processing Software. This program provides investigators with side-by-side image comparisons along with metadata (1) (meta-data) Data that describes other data. The term may refer to detailed compilations such as data dictionaries and repositories that provide a substantial amount of information about each data element. analysis, a useful tool when examining images of blood stains, documents or other forms of evidence. "Fujifilm's new FinePix S3 Pro UVIR camera is a helpful tool in forensic investigation. Not only does it produce outstanding images, but the digital medium allows for immediate verification of a captured image. This immediacy im·me·di·a·cy n. pl. im·me·di·a·cies 1. The condition or quality of being immediate. 2. Lack of an intervening or mediating agency; directness: the immediacy of live television coverage. makes evidence preservation easier and data cataloging more efficient," remarked Michael Brooks For the former NFL football player, see Michael Brooks (American football). Michael Brooks (born March 1, 1964) is an American historian and investigative journalist. , owner of Brooks Brooks , Gwendolyn Elizabeth 1917-2000. American poet known for her verse detailing the dreams and struggles of African Americans. An early volume of poems, Annie Allen (1949), was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Noun 1. Photographic Imaging, a law enforcement photography consultancy. Priced at $1,799.95, Fujifilm's FinePix S3 Pro UVIR is available at select authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: dealers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. beginning September September: see month. 2006. Full specifications and product photography are available at www.fujifilmusa.com/press About Fujifilm Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and delivers technology solutions to meet the imaging and information needs of retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers. As a global leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm pioneered the development of digital medical systems, and today is the leader in digital minilab A minilab is a small photographic developing and printing mechanism, as opposed to the extremently large centralized photo developing labs that had been common previously. systems. The company was ranked number 18 for U.S. patents granted during 2005, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide and in the year ending March 31, 2006, had global revenues of $22.8 billion. 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FinePix S3 Pro UVIR Digital Camera - Specifications*
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Type of Camera Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera
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Number of Effective 12.34 million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R-
Pixels** pixel: 6.17million) pixels
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CCD Sensor 23.0x15.5mm Super CCD SR II
Number of total pixels: 12.9 million (S-
pixel: 6.45million, R-pixel: 6.45 million)
pixels
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Number of Recorded Pixels Still image: 4,256x2,848 (12.1million)/
3,024x2,016/2,304x1,536/1,440x960 pixels
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Storage media Slot No.1: xD-Picture Card(TM) (16MB - 2GB)
Slot No.2: CF/Microdrive(TM)
(Compatibility is listed on Fujifilm
website:
http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/)
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File formats JPEG-DCF compatible (Exif Ver 2.21***)
(Design rule for Camera File system
compliant / DPOF-compatible)
CCD-RAW (14bit)
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Storage Media Mode 512MB
(4256 x 2848 pixels) --------------------------------------------
RAW-WIDE Approx. 20
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RAW-STD Approx. 39
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JPEG (FINE) Approx. 107
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JPEG (NORMAL) Approx. 214
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The number of images will vary slightly
depending on the type of subject.
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Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF
contacts)
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Usable lenses D/G type AF Nikkor lenses: All functions
possible
AF Nikkor other than D/G type: All function
except 3D Matrix
Metering possible
Non-CPU: Usable in Manual exposure mode
(exposure meter will not be accurate w/S3
Pro IRUV)
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Lens servo Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF,
Manual focus (M)
Focus tracking automatically activated in
subject's status
in Single Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo
AF (C)
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Picture angle Approx.1.5x focal length in 35mm format
equivalent
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Auto focus TTL phase detection (Auto AF may not perform
well with S3 PRO IRUV)
Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19
(ISO 100 equivalent at normal temperature)
(Manual focus is recommended
under IR applications) (see live preview
function)
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Focus area One of five focus areas can be selected
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AF Area mode Single Area AF
Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest
Subject Priority is available)
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Focus lock Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock
button or lightly pressing shutter release
button in Single Servo AF
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Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel
focal-plane shutter
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Shutter speed 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. Bulb, X-contact,
Max.1/180 sec.
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Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 200/400/800/1600 (Although
ISO setting below 200 is possible, it's not
recommended)
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Exposure metering system TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
Three metering systems selectable
(limitations with lens used)
-- 3D-10 Matrix Metering: EV 0-21
-- Center-Weighted metering: EV 0-21
-- Spot Metering: EV 3-2
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Exposure compensation +/-3 EV range, in 1/2 steps
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Exposure modes P: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible program
possible),
S: Shutter-priority Auto, A: Aperture-
priority Auto, M: Manual
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White balance Automatic (WB is not applicable under IR
conditions)
Manual: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light
(Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White),
Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent
light, Custom1, Custom2
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Viewfinder To focus the camera use Live Preview LCD
function if dark UV and IR lens filters are
in place.
Fixed-eyelevel pentaprism, built-in diopter
adjustment (-2.0-1 to +1.0m-1)
Frame coverage: Approx.93% vertical,
Aprox.95% horizontal
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Eye point 24 mm
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Focusing screen Clear Matte Screen II with focus brackets
and On-demand Grid Lines able to display
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Viewfinder information Focus indications, Metering system, AE lock,
Shutter speed, Aperture, Exposure mode,
Electronic analog exposure display/exposure
compensation display, Frame counter/exposure
compensation value, Ready-light, Multiple
exposure, Focus area, Flash exposure
compensation, Five sets of focus brackets
(area) /Spot metering area, Center-Weighted
metering, On-Demand Grid Lines able to
display
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LCD panel Shutter speed/Exposure compensation value,
(top panel) display Aperture, Exposure compensation, Flash
exposure compensation, Auto exposure
bracketing, Bracketing bar graphs, flexible
program, Flash sync mode, AF area mode Focus
area, Battery power
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LCD monitor 2.0-inch low temperature polysilicon TFT
(approx. 235,000 pixels, wide-type LCD,
approx. 100% frame coverage)
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Built-in flash Guide No.12 (ISO 100, m), flash coverage:
20mm or longer lens
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Flash sync, mode Front-curtain sync (normal sync), Red-eye
reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync,
Slow sync, Rear curtain sync
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Ready light Lights up when flash fully charged with
built in flash
Blinks for 3 sec. for full output warning
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Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact
(Safety lock provided)
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Remote Release Electronic shutter release
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Self-timer Electronically controlled: timer duration:
20sec./10sec./5sec./2sec.
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Video output NTSC/PAL selectable
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Digital interface USB 2.0 (High-speed) for data storage,
IEEE1394 for data storage & shooting
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Sync contact X-contact only: flash synchronization up to
1/180 sec.
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Power source 4 AA type Ni-MH batteries (sharing power
with camera body), AC Power Adapter AV-5VX
(Optional)
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Dimensions 147.8 (W)x135.3 (H)x78.5 (D) mm/5.8 (W)x5.3
(H) x 3.1 (D) in.
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Weight Approx.815g/28.7oz. (excluding battery &
lens)
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Shooting modes Single frame shooting
Continuous shooting
-- D-range: STD mode: Max.2.5 frames/sec.
RAW: Up to max. 7 frames, JPEG: Up to max.
12 frames
-- D-range: WIDE mode: RAW, Max.1.4
frames/sec. Up to 3 frames JPEG, Max.1
frame/sec. Up to 6 frames Preview
mode/Multiple exposure
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Power source Color ---------- HIGH/ STD/ ORG/ B&W
Film simulation -------- FILM SIMULATION F1/
F2
Color space ----------- sRGB/ Adobe-RGB
Contrast ------------- HARD/ STD/ ORG
Sharpness ------------ HARD/ STD/ ORG
D-range ------------ WIDE: AUTO / WIDE 1/
WIDE 2 STD
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Playback functions Single frame/ Thumbnails in 9 segments
Playback zoom/ Histogram indication/
Standard chart
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Accessories included -- 4 AA type Ni-MH batteries, Battery
Charger for Ni-MH batteries,
-- Shoulder Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece cap,
LCD cover,
-- Cable Holder, USB cable (with Filter),
IEEE 1394 cable, Video cable
-- CD-ROM:
-- USB driver, FinePixViewer, ImageMixer
VCD2 for FinePix,
-- RAW File Converter LE
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Disclaimer S3 Pro UVIR's Auto Focusing and Auto
Exposure may not function properly due to
the wide range of lighting conditions
between UV & IR.
Manual Exposure Compensation and Focus is
required.
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* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
** Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image
sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which
are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image.
*** Exif 2.21 is a newly revised digital camera file format that
contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
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