Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, commonly known as Fujifilm, has just announced the new X-T1 IR camera. While Fujifilm has not yet released an official image of the new camera, the company says the X-T1 IR is a variant of the current X-T1, sharing the same technical specifications and photo style. Among the main novelties, the X-T1 IR has an infrared camera that could potentially see under clothing (at least some types of garments). That's possible through infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye.
This model captures light from different parts of the spectrum, including ultraviolet and infrared. The range is around 380 nm to 1,000 nm, while the human eye normally responds to light between 390 nm and 700 nm. In other words, the X-T1 IR shows you information the eye cannot see.
A camera with these qualities is a great fit for artists who want to create some very ingenious images. In fact, when at a crime scene, forensic investigators often use infrared photography because the images can show temperature differences, analyze bloodstains, or expose things like objects in pockets—details that an ordinary photograph wouldn't reveal.
One side effect of infrared photography is that, in some cases, it can see under clothing. Not always, of course, since the clothing must be very thin in the first place. Beyond the superhuman vision, the X-T1 IR will be almost identical to the X-T1. The only differences are the sensor (the standard IR cut filter will be removed) and an anti-reflective coating. In terms of technical specifications, the camera has a 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, autofocus, Wi-Fi connectivity, an OLED display, and a mode that captures up to eight images per second. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be available starting October 2015 at a price of $1,700.
