Fujifilm IS-1 - infrared camera reveals all

Press release:
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 authorised 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. At this point in time, Fujifilm UK has confirmed that there are no plans to launch the camera in the UK, but this could change in the future.

IS-1 Specifications*

CCD Sensor	1/1.6-inch Super CCD HR
Number of Effective Pixels	9.0 Million Pixels ( Visible – IR 400nm 900 nm)
Number of Recorded Pixels	Still image: 3,488 x 2,616 / 3,696 x 2,464 (3:2 format) / 2,592 x 1,944 / 2,0 48 x 1,536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480 pixels Movie: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.), 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.), with monaural sound
Storage Media	Slot No. 1: xD-Picture Card (16MB to 2GB) Slot No. 2: CF Card and MicroDrive (compatibility listed on Fujifilm website: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital)
File Formats	Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2), CCD-RAW Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG), (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
Recording capacity with 256MB xD Picture Card (not included)	Still image: Resolution / Number of Pictures • CCD-RAW 13 • 9MP (F) 56 • 9MP (N) 113 • 3:2 113 • 5MP 204 • 3MP 325 • 2MP 409 • 0.3MP 1,997 Movie: Resolution/ Movie Length • 640x480 Approx. 223 sec. • 320x240 Approx. 7.3 min
Lens	Fujinon 10.7x zoom lens, (F 2.8 - 4.9) (58mm lens threads)
Lens Focal Length	f=6.2 - 66.7mm/Equivalent to 28 - 300 mm on a 35 mm camera (IR and IR Cut Filters are Optional – 58mm)
Aperture Range	F 2.8 - F11, 13 steps in 1/3 EV increments Manual/Auto selectable
Digital Zoom ratio at Shooting	Approx. 2.0x (10.7x optical zoom lens is used together: Max. zoom scale: 21.4x)
Focus	Auto focus (Area, Multi, Center) ** /Manual focus/Continuous AF ** AF assist illuminator available, Effective range: up to 3.5m (Wide angle) **
Focus Distance
Normal	Approx. 1.3 ft. to infinity (wide), 6.6 ft. to infinity (telephoto)
Macro	Approx. 3.9 in. to 9.8 ft. (wide), 3.0 ft. to 9.8 ft. (telephoto)
Super Macro	Approx. 0.4 in. to 3.3 ft. (wide angle only)
Exposure Control **	256-zone TTL metering-Multi/Spot/Average
Exposure Modes	Programmed AE ** , Aperture Priority AE ** , Shutter Priority AE ** , Manual
Sensitivity	AUTO/ Equivalent to ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 (Recommend 200 or higher for IR photography) **
Shutter Speed	1/4 sec. to 1/4000 sec. (Auto/Picture Stabilization/Natural Light/Portrait/Landscape) Night: 4 sec. to 1/500 sec. P/S/A: 4 sec. to 1/4000 sec., M: 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. Bulb (Up to 30 sec.)
White Balance **	Automatic Manual: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom (2 types)
Flash (visible light shooting situations only) **	Auto flash Effective range: Wide angle: Approx. 1.0 ft. to 18.4 ft. Telephoto: Approx. 3.0 ft. to 9.8 ft. Flash mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Flash Mode (visible light shooting situations only) **	Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Effective Range (Auto Flash) **	Effective range: Wide angle: Approx. 1.0 ft. - 18.4 ft. / Telephoto: Approx 3.0 ft. - 9.8 ft.
Self-timer	Approx. 2/10 sec. delay
Electronic Viewfinder	0.44-inch Low temperature poly-silicon TFT (approx. 235,000 pixels), Approx. 100% coverage
LCD Monitor	2.0-inch Low temperature poly-silicon TFT (approx. 235,000 pixels), Approx. 100% coverage
Video Output	NTSC/PAL selectable
Digital Interface	USB 2.0 high-speed
Power Source	4xAA type alkaline batteries (included), 4xAA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional) or AC power adapter AC-5VX (optional)
Dimensions	5.0 (W) x 3.7 (H) x 5.1 (D) in.
Weight	22.9 oz. (excluding batteries and xD-Picture Card)
Shooting Modes	Normal : Auto ** , Scene Position (Picture Stabilization, Natural Light, Portrait, Landscape, Night) ** - Continuous: 1. Top-4: Max. 1.5 frames / sec. up to 4 frames 2. Final- 4: Max. 1.5 frames / sec. up to 4 frames 3. Long-period: Max 1.1 frames / sec up to 40 frames.
High Speed Shooting	Yes
Color Modes **	Standard/Chrome/B&W
Movie Recording	640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. With monaural sound, AVI format (Motion JPEG), Direct recording to the media
Playback	Single frame, 9 Multi-frame, Exposure information with histogram, Sorting by date, Image rotate, Trimming, Automatic Playback. Navigation screen on playback zoom.
Voice Memo	Up to 30 seconds, WAV format
Optional Accessories	xD-Picture Card: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF (2xAA type Ni-MH) Battery Charger with Battery (2xAA type NiMH) BK-NH/BK-NH2 AC Power Adapter AC-5VX PC Card Adapter DPC-AD Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1 xD-Picture Card USB Drive DPC-UD1 (Not available for 2GB xD-Picture Card) CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC-CF Soft Case SC-FXS9 Wide Conversion Lens WL-FXS6
Accessories Included	4xAA type Alkaline Batteries Shoulder Strap USB cable (Mini-B) A/V cable Lens cap Lens cap holder Lens hood CD-ROM1 with: USB Driver FinePixViewer (Raw File converter included) ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix RAW File Converter LE CD-ROM2 with: Hyper Utility Software CD-ROM 3 with: Owner's Manual (PDF file) IR and IR Cut filters are optional. Camera photographs in combined visible and IR light – image takes on a pinkish appearance. Camera may overexpose slightly at high sensitivities.
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation:
Battery 4xAA type alkaline 4xAA type NiMH (2500mAh)	LCD Monitor Status / Number of Frames LCD Monitor ON / Approx. 120 frames LCD Monitor OFF / Approx. 320 frames