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HYDRUS IMAGES
The Hydrus® Luna is not a digital camera; It's
better! The rugged "Luna" combines 5MP True-Flash-System
imaging and serious computing power. This combination allows
your application to go where it never dared. Capture an
image in a dark utility closet, parking garage or any other
low light environment. |
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EXAMPLE APPLICATION IMAGES IN LOW LIGHT WITH
INTEGRATED FLASH (click to enlarge image) |
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What problems will the Hydrus Luna
solve? Let's take a look at a few low light
applications that could benefit from an integrated
flash. If you have questions about your application,
contact us today to find the right solution. |
BEFORE
Low light/no flash |
AFTER
Low light/with flash |
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Application:
Fire extinguisher installation
and inspection
Challenge: Users need to
show extinguisher condition and accessibility, and
that inspection records are current- indoors and
out. Images need to cross reference to job number.
Solution: Inspection parameters are easily read
and verified when an image is illuminated with the
Luna. The user has several scene options for
taking an image in various environments, for
example "Dark Warehouse", "Full Sunlight", "Office
Lighting", etc. |
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Application:
Parking Authority
Challenge:
Images of license plates look great on sunny
days, but are dark and indecipherable on
overcast days and at night.
Solution: With a flash, license plate
images clearly show the numbers and letters in
good contrast against the reflective surface.
Parking location images do not need to be as
detailed but can be illuminated enough to show
useful information. |
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Application:
Utilities/Field Service
Challenge: Company needs to be
able to read meters, verify installation, and
document inspection tags, all in low light
conditions, without having to carry around a
handheld computer and a camera.
Solution:
Whether you need to read small numbers on a
meter, or show a water heater installed, the
Hydrus Luna can be configured to focus and flash
in a manner that will give you the required
detail. Capture an image closeup for clearly
legible numbers or flood a scene with light to
provide an overall understanding of location.
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EXAMPLE APPLICATION IMAGES WITH POLARIZING FILTER
(click to enlarge image) |
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Are bright sunlight or artificial light sources
causing glare and distorting your subject? Consider
a polarizing filter. The filter changes the way the
Hydrus® imager sees and treats light, in turn, it
changes the vibrancy of some colors and may darken
others. The polarizing filter is perfect for outdoor
applications or when glass, or shiny metal is often
a subject, and can be changed (in the field) if they
become scratched or damaged. Contact us for more
details! |
BEFORE
Taken
with
no polarizing filter |
AFTER
Taken with
polarizing filter |
Application:
Automobile Inspection
Challenge: Images are unusable because of
glare from windshield and reflective labels. Text
needs to be legible.
Solution: A polarizing filter reduces glare
by redirecting the sunlight so that it doesn't hit
the lens directly.
F8, SPEED:100, SHUTTER:1/60, NO FLASH, FOCUS: 10IN.
(morning sun) |
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Application: Used
Car Sales
Challenge: Bright sun washes out detail on
shiny metallic surfaces and headlight plastic.
Photos need to be crisp for website.
Solution: The polarizing filter removes most
glare, adds detail to the headlight and Increases
color saturation. (Adjustments can be made to
settings to prevent the dark areas from being too
dark.)
F8, SPEED:100, SHUTTER:1/60, NO FLASH, FOCUS:
INFINITY (afternoon sun) |
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