Ultraviolet (UV) Photography

Martina Pappová

OFIaT KEÚ PZ Bratislava

Applications of Forensic Photography at the Crime Scene:

Contents:

Introduction

What is Forensic Photography?

Forensic Photography Unit

Ultraviolet (UV) Photography

A truth that does not understand becomes an error

-Dezbarolles

Forensic Photography:

- is photographic documentation of evidence

and specific details for presentation of an argument in court of law

David R. Redsicker

Forensic Photography Unit:

Luminol Photography

Microscope and Comparative Scope Photography

Identification Photography

Fingerprint Photography

Infrared (IR) Photography

Ultraviolet (UV) Photography

Footwear Impression Photography

Impression Photography

Electrostatic Dust Print Photography

Photographing Trajectories

With Laser Beams

Ultraviolet (UV) Photography:

- the Reflected Ultraviolet Photography (RUP)

- the Ultraviolet Fluorescence Photography (UFP)

The Reflected Ultraviolet Photography (RUP)

Uses in Law Enforcement:

- for the photographic enhancement of rashes and other skin disorders, - for detecting alterations in documents.

Basic equipment for RUP Photography

1. 35 mm camera with 50 mm lens

2. Electronic flash

3. Filter on camera: 18A,UG4,UG5

4. Most any B&W film (ISO 400)

5. Shutter release cable

6. Tripod

7. Measuring device, Index cards

The ultraviolet Fluorescence Photography (UFP)

Uses in Law Enforcement:

- fingerprints on multicolored surfaces, - body secretions,

- money and other valuables can be dusted or marked to identify thiefs.

Basic equipment for UFP Photography

1. 35 mm camera with 50 mm lens

2. Electronic flash or UV emitting lamps operating

in a darkened environment

3. Exciter filter: 18A,UG4,UG5

4. Barier filter: Wratten 2A or 2E

5. ISO 400 color film

6. Shutter release cable

7. Tripod

8. Measuring device, Index cards

Some examples of UV Photography at the Crime Scene

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