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Fujifilm IS-1 News Release Summary:
Valhalla, NY, January 4, 2007 - Fujifilm continues to lead in
the area of alternative light photography with today's
announcement of the IS-1 digital camera, Fujifilm's latest model
for capturing images in the infrared light spectrum. The IS-1
was developed for use in the law enforcement, medical/dental and
science fields and is a follow-up model to the FinePix S3 Pro
UVIR D-SLR.
Like the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR, the IS-1 will help law enforcement
officers solve crimes by capturing evidence not easily seen by
the human eye. It can be used in both the visible and infrared
light spectrums, making the evidence-gathering process more
efficient and accurate.
For example, the IS-1 has a continuous live preview feature, an
advantage during infrared photography for focusing and composing
when using dark lens filters. It also has an articulating LCD,
which simplifies the processes of previewing, capturing and
reviewing photos – especially when the camera is in a laboratory
environment. Its 10.7x, 28-300mm optical zoom system is
built-in, minimizing dust, making operation a snap for forensic
photographers.
Through the use of an infrared cut or "hot mirror" filter on the
lens, the IS-1 can capture a visible light image very close in
quality to that of a standard digital camera, adding flexibility
and cost-effectiveness to the overall package.
"The FinePix S3 Pro UVIR has been well-received in the forensic
and scientific markets, and we anticipate an even better
reception for the IS-1 digital camera in these same channels,"
remarked Darin Pepple, Marketing Manager, Electronic Imaging
Division, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc.
"Law enforcement and scientific departments often contend with
very restrictive budgets so a product that can enhance the
efficiency and effectiveness of their operations, without
draining too much of their resources, is quite appealing."
The IS-1 digital camera features a nine MegaPixel Fujifilm Super
CCD sensor and ISO 80-1600 (in case of capturing a visible light
image) capabilities. The camera's high sensitivity range, made
possible by Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology, enables IS-1 users
to capture images using visible and infrared light
(approximately 400nm –900 nm). Users can apply lens filtration
to isolate specific wavelengths to achieve a desired effect. In
addition, Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization technology uses the
heightened sensitivity of the IS-1 and high-speed shutter
settings to reduce blur caused by camera shake and subject
movement. This easy-to-access feature is selectable on the mode
dial and allows the IS-1 to choose the correct light sensitivity
and best-matching shutter speed automatically for the highest
quality digital pictures.
HS-V2 Software: The inclusion of Fujifilm's Hyper Utility
Software HS-V2 version 3 enables IS-1 photographers to explore
the full potential of the camera's RAW file format. This program
also provides law enforcement investigators with side-by-side
image comparisons along with metadata analysis, a useful tool
when examining images of blood stains, documents or other forms
of evidence.
Priced at $899, the IS-1 will be available at select authorized
dealers in the United States in February 2007. For a dealer
list, interested parties should visit www.fujifilmusa.com.
Infrared and infrared cut filters are optional.
About Fujifilm
Fujifilm brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products
to a broad spectrum of industries including medical, life
sciences, consumer electronic, chemical, graphic arts,
information systems, photography and office products based on
its vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin
film coating technologies. The company provides products and
services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science,
technology and industry, as well as to improved health and
environmental protection. It is the global leader in digital
minilabs; Computed Radiography systems; ink dyes, pigments and
UV inks for inkjet printers and materials used in the production
of flat panel displays. It was ranked number 18 for U.S. patents
granted in 2005, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide and
in the year ended March 31, 2006, had global revenues of $22.8
billion.
FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc., Valhalla, NY, is a U.S. marketing
subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, providing
digital and analog photographic Imaging Systems,
Recording/Storage Media and Motion Picture Film products and
services to consumers, professionals and businesses.
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