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FUJIFILM LAUNCHES LATEST IN LINE OF INFRARED DIGITAL CAMERAS

Fujifilm IS Pro Makes it Easier for Law Enforcement Agencies to Enter
Into UV and IR Investigative Photography

Valhalla, NY, July 13, 2007 - Following up on the success of the
FinePix S3 Pro UVIR and IS-1 infrared digital cameras, Fujifilm today
announced the IS Pro, the latest in a line that has proved popular
with technical, law enforcement, medical research and scientific
communities.

The IS Pro utilizes Fujifilm's Super CCD Pro and Real Photo Processor
Pro technology to see light from the ultraviolet (UV), visible and
infrared (IR) portion of the spectrum (approx. 380nm - 1000nm). It
also benefits from compatibility with Nikon F mount lenses and Nikon
iTTL flash systems, making it a cost effective solution for law
enforcement agencies that already have Nikon components.

In addition, and to accommodate the growing needs of its specialized
customers, Fujifilm has produced several system packages for the IS
Pro digital SLR. These system packages range from the basic camera
kit to advanced full system kits, along with a new set of UV and IR
filters.

Dark opaque filters that cover the lens often render the viewfinder
useless, so the IS Pro carries specialized features useful for
investigative photography, such as a special quick activate one touch
Live Image Preview (black and white) mode that can be activated by
pressing the "Display/Back" button for three seconds. This
makes fast access to Live Preview mode much easier when used on
forensic copy stand tables in dark room environments. Its Mirror
Lock-Up and Shutter Delay features also aid in reducing image blur
during long exposures. It also has a specially formulated protective
CCD glass filter that was designed to help protect the Super CCD Pro
from dust and general maintenance damage while maximizing its UV and
IR gathering potential.

"We're very excited to be offering this highly-anticipated camera
to customers here in the U.S.," said Darin Pepple, consumer and
professional marketing manager with Fujifilm's Electronic Imaging
Division. "With our different kits, at different price levels,
we are making it easier for law enforcement agencies to achieve a
quick, cost-effective solution for entering into UV and IR
investigative photography."

Live Image CCD Preview
Fujifilm pioneered Live Image CCD Preview for DSLRs. The IS Pro
provides a 30-second Live Image CCD preview to the camera's LCD
monitor directly from the imaging sensor in color or black and white.
To further improve the process, the Live Image Preview can be
digitally magnified and brightness adjusted to improve focusing
accuracy or to compensate for light intensity. The video image can
also be viewed on an NTSC/PAL monitor, or on the PC over the camera's
USB 2.0 connection directly from Fujifilm's optional HyperUtility
HS-V3 software.

Fujifilm's Post Capture Face Detection
The camera can be used for conventional daylight photography by adding
a UVIR cut filter to the lens. And with Fujifilm's Post Capture Face
Detection, after capture faces are automatically zoomed in during
playback to confirm focus and exposure of up to 10 faces per image.
Skin color quality is dependent on the brand of UVIR cut filter
used.

Fujifilm IS Pro Digital SLR Kits
The four kits available in the U.S. come with a free online
introduction to Fujifilm Forensic Infrared Photography from BioMed
Studios, with additional courses available for a fee.

1. $2599.95 Body Only - Camera Body; Battery; Charger

2. $2699.95 Basic System Kit - Camera Body; Battery; Charger; AC
Adapter; HyperUtility HS-V3 Software; CCD Dust Blower

3. $3799 Forensic Filter System Kit - Camera Body; AC Adapter; Battery
Charger; AC Adapter; HyperUtility HS-V3 Software; CCD Dust Blower;
Peca Products 67mm Filter Kit with 7 IR, 1 UVIR (18a), 1 UVIR
Blocking, three step rings: 55-58, 58-67, 62-67; 15' Combo
USB/Firewire Cable (S3/S5 Compatible); Rubber Camera Body Armor by
Made Products

4. $4999 Forensic System Kit with Zeiss Lens - Camera Body; AC
Adapter; Battery Charger; Zeiss 50mm Macro 1:2 F2.0 Lens with IR
focusing offset marking (Not suitable for UV photography. UV requires
a quartz UV lens for optimal UV performance); HyperUtility Software
HS-V3 Software; CCD Dust Blower; Peca Products 67mm Filter Kit with 7
IR, 1 UVIR (18a), 1 UVIR Blocking, three step rings; 55-58, 58-67,
62-67; 15' Combo USB/ Firewire Cable (S3/S5 Compatible); Rubber
Camera Body Armor by Made Products

UV and IR Filters
Two of the kits listed above contain a collection of forensic UV and
IR filters from Peca Products, Inc. They are the most common, yet
hard to find set of filters that most forensic specialists use during
investigations.

"Dealers are often asked to suggest filters for use with our
cameras" said Darin Pepple. "Now that guesswork is gone,
and purchasing a forensic camera system has been simplified."

For more information on Peca Products filters, please visit
http://www.ir-uv.com/IR-UV%20Filters.htm

Improving Workflow
An optional IS Pro firmware upgrade due out later this Autumn will
support in camera TIFF file formats in three resolutions. In
addition, Fujifilm USA will offer an optional Bar Code Scanner option
that allows for alpha-numeric data read by the bar code reader
directly into the IS Pro's image file as part of the EXIF header in
JPEG, TIFF and RAW file formats. This data can later be recalled so
that images are synched to databases using special software
programs.

Bar codes of driver's licenses, employee IDs, automotive VIN tags,
credit cards, evidence tags, or any object with a bar code can be
recorded directly to the camera. The same can also be accomplished
with a magnetic card reader. Fujifilm provides an optional kit
($479.95) that includes a fully programmed and ready to use
Symbol/Motorola LS2208 bar code reader with RS232 Kit and AC Adapter,
Nikon MC-35 GPS/Serial Camera Adapter, Kingston 2GB Compact Flash
Card, Scan to Reprogram Setup Card, and Tenba carrying case.

Fujifilm's optional Hyper Utility Software HS-V3 version 1.1 enables
tethered shooting direct to a MAC or PC, with control from the camera
or computer via a USB 2.0 connection. This option significantly speeds
image capture and quality verification. Its Split Screen Mode allows
photographers to fine tune the focus through a series of quick
succession shots. This feature is highly useful during very low light
UV photography where Live Image Preview becomes difficult. In
addition, Live Image Preview from the computer is possible via its
USB connection. Using the PC Capture mode can reduce or limit the
photographer's exposure to harmful UV light by placing distance
between the photographer and the object being photographed. Advanced
RAW file conversion to JPEG, TIFF 8 bit and TIFF 16 bit is also
provided by the HyperUtility HS-V3 software.

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