Fujifilm announced infrared version of its flagship X-T1 mirrorless camera

Just in case the title and the “IR” did not already give it away, basically this is the Fujifilm X-T1 with infrared capabilities.

As reported by the Engadget, the Fujifilm’s new camera appears identical to the original X-T1 with some changes like its sensor’s Standard IR cut filter was removed and an anti-reflective coating has been applied to it. It also features a 16.3-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II unit.

I, for one, am quite excited to see this camera.

Regardless of this particular camera, though, infrared photography is coming. Infrared landscapes have always been a fascination of mine; seeing a native IR-optimized sensor from a large manufacturer holds quite a bit of promise.

Fujifilm has announced the X-T1 IR, a variant of their flagship X-Series camera that can capture infrared and ultraviolet portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wired reports that its new feature is capturing infrared light, which is invisible to us.

Infrared photography can pick up blood stains, invisible-to-the-human-eye markings on paper, and deep tissue injuries. It’s a sturdy camera, constructed from magnesium alloy, that can shoot in all types of weather thanks to its sealed design. It uses an extremely fast and accurate autofocus system, and is compatible with Ultra High Speed UHS-II SD memory cards. Shooters of the X-T1 IR will not need to worry about such a procedure, as IR capabilities come ready out of the box.

The FUJIFILM X-T1 IR (Infrared) will be available in October 2015 for United States dollars $1,699.95 USD CAD $2,099.99.