Turnkey Fluorescence Photography System


The FPS-1 Fluorescence Photography System is a turnkey camera/flash combination preconfigured for completely portable, easy-to-operate fluorescence photography. It was originally created to assist NDT (non-destructive testing) professionals in photographing indications of the type found in fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle testing, but it can be used for a wide variety of subjects. I have used it to photograph fluorescence in the woods, the garden, the seashore, and many other locations.

The system enables you to take fluorescence photographs virtually anywhere with no set-up time and minimal need for darkness (for blue-light flash photography). The full pre-configured system includes everything you need so that you can start with nothing - no photo equipment and even no photo experience - and be capturing high quality images in just minutes.


This 2 minute video how you can use white light plus fluorescence to document a subject. The example is a fluorescent NDT indication, but the method applies to any subject. (Note that the video references BlueLine NDT - this was an earlier company established by Seafluor founder Charles Mazel.)


The system for NDT includes everything in the list below. The system can be configured as required for other applications

  • High resolution digital camera

  • Three different camera filters for versatile performance with blue or ultraviolet light

  • Electronic flash with custom filter for blue-light photography

  • Flash bracket with flexible arm

  • Custom fluorescence photography manual

  • Off-camera hot shoe adapter for flash

  • Mini tripod for time exposures with ultraviolet light

  • SD memory card

  • USB SD card reader for easy picture transfers

  • Battery chargers and spare batteries for camera and flash

  • Lens cap

  • Rugged foam-lined carrying/shipping/storage case

If you are interested in discussing your application or receiving a quote please contact Seafluor.