Fujifilm announces S3 Pro UVIR DSLR for nighttime fun

by Paul Miller, posted Aug 9th 2006 at 9:24AM

The S3 Pro DSLR from Fujifilm was always good for color gamut, but the new UVIR version takes it to a whole new level. Using special lens filters, the camera can capture Ultra-Violet and Infra-Red pics at its fine 12.3 megapixel resolution, perfect for forensic use, or just some fun in the dark. The system takes advantage of the S3 Pro's 30 second B&W live CCD preview mode, allowing you to tune the camera to the specific wavelength of light, since the viewfinder doesn't work with the UV or IR spectrum filters on. Focusing and exposure are all done manually due to the wide range of light spectrum you'll be dealing with, so you're not going to get much casual point-and-shoot use out of the unit, but with a $1,799 pricetag you probably already had that figured out. Should be out in September.

[Via DigiCamReview]

Filed under: Digital Cameras

Tags: dslr, fujifilm, s3 pro, S3Pro, uvir

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Neutral

Vince @ Aug 9th 2006 11:55AM

The extended photographic range is really nice, and quite welcome. I'm sure this camera is going to be a hit with the NIR snap-happy folks.

Neutral

ryan @ Aug 9th 2006 12:37PM

would make a nice fone

Neutral

ryan @ Aug 9th 2006 12:38PM

hm definteley ment that ^^^ for the post above this one :-/ oops..

Neutral

Tim @ Aug 9th 2006 1:20PM

voyeurs around the world rejoice!

Neutral

Kevin @ Sep 17th 2006 7:19PM

12.3 Megapixels?! Now I can finally print out my photos at 8x10 feet!

Add your comments

Your comments:

Remember me

E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment

Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments.

When you enter your name and email address, you'll be sent a link to confirm your comment, and a password. To leave another comment, just use that password.

To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br /> tags.