- 4 May 2006 -

World's first digital, near-UV camcorder

Oculus Photonics LLP Goleta, CA, USA, has introduced the world's first digital, near-ultraviolet (300-400nm) camcorder. Called the 'UVCorder', the lightweight, portable system has been developed in response to the need for a digital imaging solution in the near-UV band. It is designed for viewing scenes in real-time on a 3.5in LCD display and for acquiring near-UV digital video and stills quickly and easily. It retails at just under US$5K.
The UVM is mounted atop a commercial camcorder, from which it receives power and can acquire colour video and stills for reference purposes.

Applications for the new UVCorder include forensics, building inspection, ultraviolet laser alignment, dermatology, dentistry, biological research, camouflage detection, and a variety of industrial surface inspection tasks. UV imaging can be used to detect sun damage or irregularities in human skin, to detect anomalies in surface texture and composition (e.g. changes in paint or finished surfaces), to image UV light sources and invisible or transparent materials, for laser and LED beam alignment, to detect corona discharge from high-voltage electrical equipment, and in art conservation applications.

For more details, visit: www.uvcorder.com