A logo of the Fujifilm X-series is embedded on one of its stores. (Photo : Reuters)
Japanese company Fujifilm announces the release of its newest camera, the Fujifilm X-T1 IR. The new camera shares almost identical specs and body to its predecessor, the X-T1, only with one glaring difference; the camera can capture infrared and ultraviolet lights.
The new camera will easily attract professionals on which their job demands the use thermal imaging cameras. Among these are health care professionals, crime scene investigators, artists and scientists.
Despite sharing the same specs as its predecessor, the Fujifilm X-T1 IR's standard infrared cut filter was removed and its sensor is integrated with an anti-reflective coating. This gives the camera the ability to capture ultraviolet and infrared lights that are invisible to the human eye.
According to the camera's official specs list posted on Fujifilm's website, it can capture light with wavelengths of up to 1,000nm. This puts the camera within the mid-range bracket when it comes to infrared cameras. Additionally, it can also capture ultraviolet lights within the 380nm to 400nm wavelength. The human eye can only perceive visible light wavelengths ranging from about 390nm up to 700nm.
The camera can capture full HD 1080p videos at 60 frames per second. It has a bitrate of 36Mbps which enables it to flawlessly capture moving objects. Frame rates range from 24fps, 25fps, 30fps and 50fps.
The Fujifilm X-T1 IR is has a dust and water resistant body and has at least 80 weather sealed points. The camera can also withstand freezing conditions of up to 14oF (-10oC).
According to Wired, the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be released in October and is expected to fetch a price tag of $1,700.
