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> Versa Light Box

For Fingerprint Photography

The construction of the Versa Light Box (VLB) allows quick changes between several different lighting techniques. Examples are white opal light, dark-field lighting, underlight and episcopical light using a transparent mirror. The LED light source for the system is a spotlight with lenses for projection.
The Versa Light Box is designed to be used directly under the AFIS digital camera (for direct scanning of the original fingerprint)and also in a small crime laboratory with a standard type camera.

> Versa Light Box Parts

Versa Light Box Parts
1. Light Box
2. Transparent mirror for episcopic technique
3. Mirror for darkfield lighting technique
4. Light stand
5. Covering frames for dark-field lighting
6. Clear glass plate
7. Opal light plate
8. Mirror for opal light technique
9. Front lens
10. Removeable and adjustable legs
11. Flexible flashlight holder and LED Light ( battery is not included)
12. Ball head with Fixture plate
13. Evidence platform
14. Magnetic profile
15. Tweezer with removable silicone tops
16. Black Velvet textile

> Versa Light Box holder

Here are some examples of how you can use the various holders. Tweezer with removable silicone tops, Magnetic Profile, Ball head with Fixture and Evidence platform.

An easy way to secure a metal object such as a knife for examination is to use the Magnetic Profile and a ball head.

An easy way to secure an object such as a credit card for examination is to use the Tweezer on Magnetic Profile and a ball head.

To secure an object such as a gun for examination, you can use the Evidence platform and a ball head.

To secure an object such as a bottle for examination, you can use the Evidence platform with a ball head.

> Various ways for photography

The image describes a typical setup with a camera and a stands, a Mini photo station and a Versa Light Box.

You can photograph the evidence top on the box, in the box and under the box.

The new Versa Lightbox is fitted with legs to make room for larger evidence under the box.

With Versa Light Box. Can you photograph evidence in various ways? You can switch to a transparent mirror or a regular mirror for the various usage options.

Episcopal Technique. Dark Field Lighting Technology, Opal Light Technology.

> Various lights for photography

Episcopal Technique.

Example, a fingerprint on a dark gray plastic bag developed with superglue, photographed with the episcopic Technique. The fingerprints are placed under the transparent mirror for photography.

The light passes through the lens from the lamp to the transparent mirror, and you turn the mirror so that the fingerprint appears on the camera. The camera can now photograph the fingerprint through the mirror.

Dark Field Lighting Technology.

Fingerprint on a piece of broken glass. A fingerprint is placed on a clear glass plate for photography. The light passes through the lens from the lamp to the regular mirror. The fingerprint is illuminated from below. Turn the mirror so that the fingerprint appears on the camera.

The camera can now photograph the fingerprint.

Opal Light Technology.

A brushed fingerprint is lifted with transparent tape and photographed with white opal light.

A fingerprint is placed on a white opal board plate for photography. The light passes through the lens from the lamp to the regular mirror and the fingerprint is illuminated from below.