Fujifilm announces X-T1 IR for infrared photography

[Jan Anne]

Interesting news from Fuji for the IR shooters amongst us.

Source:
http://www.fujifilmusa.com/press/news/display_news?newsID=880825

FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES PROFESSIONAL-GRADE X-T1 IR (INFRARED) MIRRORLESS CAMERA
 
X-T1 IR delivers high performance and unyielding results for experts in technical fields from law enforcement to healthcare and beyond
 
Valhalla, N.Y., August 3, 2015 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation is excited to announce the new FUJIFILM X-T1 IR (Infrared), the first advanced infrared X-Series mirrorless camera that delivers high performance in demanding fields for technical experts, law enforcement, medical research and scientific communities. Sharing nearly identical specifications as the award-winning FUJIFILM X-T1, the FUJIFILM X-T1 IR adds advanced infrared technology to see light from the ultraviolet (UV), visible and infrared (IR) portions of the light spectrum (approximately 380nm – 1,000nm). The X-T1 IR is a premium mirrorless camera specifically designed for professionals, and pairs seamlessly with each high quality FUJINON XF lens for reliable and outstanding results.
 
FUJIFILM X-T1 IR (Infrared)
The FUJIFILM X-T1 IR builds on the performance and capabilities of the original X-T1, and with its new infrared technology, delivers dependable results to experts who have a wide range of work requirements, including: crime scene investigation, fine art photography, healthcare diagnostics and observation, and other scientific and technical applications. Infrared imaging is critically important in these fields because it allows users to see information that is not visible to the human eye.
 
X-Series performance for special applications
Experts, professionals, and practitioners can use the new FUJIFILM X-T1 IR in their everyday work, and immediately benefit from its X-Trans CMOS II Sensor, its ultra wide "Real Time" EVF, and its large, high resolution tilting screen. The X-T1 IR maintains the 100% silent electronic shutter of the X-T1, and its electronic viewfinder allows perfect night vision with an infrared light source, normally invisible to the human eye. The exterior of the X-T1 IR is constructed of 100% magnesium alloy, and is built to be weather-resistant, perfect for use in hot or cold, wet or dusty, and other challenging weather conditions. 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).
 
The X-T1 IR focuses on both excellent image quality as well as delivering incredible speed. It uses an extremely fast and accurate autofocus system, and is compatible with Ultra High Speed UHS-II SD memory cards. 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.
 
FUJIFILM X-T1 IR (Infrared) key features:
Professional-grade infrared technology from the ultraviolet (UV), visible and infrared (IR) portions of the spectrum (approximately 380nm – 1,000nm)
16.3 Megapixels APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
Dust and water-resistant body with approximately 80 weather sealed points. Freeze resistance to 14°F (-10°C).
EXR Processor II
Startup time of 0.5 seconds
Shutter time lag of 0.05 seconds
Shooting interval of 0.5 seconds
High-precision 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder
Highest viewfinder magnification for digital cameras of 0.77x
Wide viewing angle (diagonal 38° and horizontal 31°)
Ultra-fast Real Time Viewfinder with a lag-time of 0.005sec (less than 1/10 of existing models)
Four different display modes: Full, Normal, Dual and Vertical.
   Tempered glass 1.04 million dot high-precision 3” tilting LCD monitor
   Digital Split Image and Focus Highlight Peaking
   Completely electronic shutter up to 1/32000 seconds
   ISO200 - 6400, extended ISO 100, 12800, 25600, Auto (maximum ISO setting from ISO 400 – ISO6400 available)
   Die-cast magnesium body provides a sturdy and durable, while compact and lightweight design
Interval timer shooting for Time Lapse photography is available with intervals of 1 second to 24 hours and up to 999 frames
Full HD video 1080p at 60fps; bit rate of 36Mbps for clear capture of delicate movements; frame rates of 50fps, 30fps, 25fps and 24fps, supporting worldwide motion picture formats
 
The FUJIFILM X-T1 IR (Infrared) will be available in October 2015 for USD $1,699.95 USD \ CAD $2,099.99.

[pluton]

Gimme, gimme, gimme.
I am a Fuji fan, even though my present Fujifilm camera(XE-1) is laggy and has a few annoying operational issues.
I think that Fuji referring to their EVF as "real time" is a stretch, since it still has noticeable latency, and becomes useless during rapid sequence shooting.
But,
XT-1 IR:  Gimme, gimme, gimme.

[Gary]

Interesting stuff Jan.

[stenrasmussen]

Rather a full spectrum camera if the specs are correct. It is also claimed that it works outstandingly well with all their lenses, which if true, is quite remarkable.
Interesting indeed...I may go back to Fuji again 

[Akira]

This is YUMMY!!!

That said, X-Trans sensor has lesser amount of blue and red pixels than the conventional Beyer pattern sensors.  The resolution in IR should be of no problem, because all blue, green and red color filters passes almost the same amount of IR light below around 860nm.  But I wonder how the UV images would be resolved?  Maybe that's why the camera is not designated as UV/IR, contrary to the older haneycomb sensor.

[Jørgen Ramskov]

I could imagine this catches the interest of quite a few people here

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Not really. A cheap D5xxx does way  better for less money. It even supports GPS.

Even were it capable of recording UV, 380 nm is a very poor performance. Besides, no UV Fujinon lens.

[Frank Fremerey]

Thank you Bjørn. How do you know the Fuji lenses do not work as UV glass?

I sure do not know what I am talking
about so please enlighten a Novice to Ultraviolet Photography.

My second question is: How far into the UV should the sensitivity go? 270nm?

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Complex optical designs and multicoating effectively kill UV transmission. The star performers in the UV field are specialised optical designs using quartz and calcium fluorite elements, no ordinary optical glass at all. A UV-Nikkor transmits to 200 nm. Modern DSLRs probably cannot register much below 300 nm, but that suffices just fine for nature subjects as very little UV at these wave lengths penetrate the atmosphere. Hadn't we had the atmospheric UV shield we all be fried in a short while.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Besides, as the filtration must be done outside the camera, you need all sorts of IR filters to achieve any kind of IR photography.

Getting a cheap Nikon or similar and replace the internal filter is *the* way to practical IR photography. All lenses then can be used without filters.

[Akira]

Even were it capable of recording UV, 380 nm is a very poor performance. Besides, no UV Fujinon lens.

Oh, I missed that.  That's not enough for UV.