A new Fujifilm camera has many professional photographers excited.
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Infrared photography can be used in a multitude of situations, but Fujifilm specifically notes the use of the X-T1 IR for medical and forensic purposes. Fujifilm’s X-Trans line of sensors are highly regarded for their color rendition; adding the infrared and ultraviolet range should make for quite an interesting and creatively versatile camera. And even if it didn’t, most photographers don’t want their camera sensors to “see” that light, since it could interfere with the visible light image they want to capture.
The X-T1 IR can view portions of the electromagnetic spectrum between 380nm and 1000nm: this includes visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light.
The Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be an upgrade to the company’s X-T1 16-megapixel Wi-Fi-equipped digital camera. In addition, the Fujifilm X-T1 IR is compatible with all available Fujinon XF lenses on the market. It’s not the first camera to do so – infrared photography was popular in the film days – but it does combine a powerful modern body and lens selection with the expanded sensitivity.
The X-T1 IR, however, along with a few other specialty devices, allow as much of the IR and UV range as possible. The X-T1 IR has approximately 80 points of weather sealing for outdoor dependability, and can withstand freeze temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C). At up to 8 frames per second, the X-T1 IR is fit for any specialized workplace in need of first-rate photo quality, durability and performance.
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The camera is set to be released this October and will cost $1,699.95.
