Whether you're looking for crime scene evidence or wondering what's really lurking in your office bathroom, MicroBlue will either amaze or disgust you.
in stock nowThe penlight-sized MicroBlue is a very economical
forensic light source that aids in the detection of bodily fluids (semen, saliva
and urine), fluorescent fingerprint powders and other kinds of trace evidence
that are not readily visible to the naked eye. Its blue LED causes many
forensically significant substances to fluoresce. By viewing through the amber
filter you can observe, collect and photograph "hidden" evidence. Ideal for
investigating crime scenes at night, MicroBlue(TM) produces excellent results in
artificially darkened environments, such as the lab, room, or even your car.
Whether you're looking for crime scene evidence or wondering what's really
lurking in your office bathroom, MicroBlue will either amaze or disgust you.
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Illuminate body fluids, fluorescent-powdered fingerprints and trace evidence with an alternate light source that is as effective as the big units but fits in your pocket and in your budget. |
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At last an alternate light source that is small, cost
effective and actually works for the detection of body fluids (semen, saliva
and urine) and fluorescent powders.
When we talk about alternate light sources we are usually
referring to the larger ones priced from $3,000 to $16,000. These are not
easy to take with you to crime scenes on a regular basis.
If you do not have an alternate light source with you, chances are you would
not go back to your office to get one. You would just do without it. The
MicroBlue is a small penlight-size unit with a blue LED and amber shield
will fit in your crime scene kit or even in your pocket. The unit is powered
by 3 "AAAA" batteries and, yes, these are available through most places that
handle batteries, such Radio Shack.
Though not as powerful as the larger units, it has its place because it is
portable and cost effective to use. Latent fingerprints, which are treated
with fluorescent fingerprint powder, usually have more detail than the same
print developed with conventional methods. The MicroBlue unit will make
semen, saliva, and urine fluoresce so it can be collected and sent to the
lab for analysis. It will also illuminate some fibers.
Its wavelength is absorbed by blood making the blood appear black so that it
can be easily seen and photographed. In some cases, if the room or area you
are examining is bright it might be necessary to dim the lights to get the
best results.
The MicroBlue light source is handy to use at rape or death scenes to view
the body and the scene for any evidence that cannot be seen by the naked
eye. It can also be used at the hospital to scan a victim for semen stains
on the body. Placing an amber lens on the camera to capture the images or
shooting through the amber shield enables you to photograph these stains and
prints. A basic setting for your camera using 200 ASA film is to set the
aperture at 5.6 and the shutter is set for a 2 second time exposure. Us your
MicroBlue as the light source for these photographs.
