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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 45 / No. 2 / Published : 2012-06

Order : 3, and page :73 - 78

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Original Article :

Simplified digital infra red photography: an alternative tool in bitemark forensic investigation

Author :

  1. Haryono Utomo*1
  2. Mieke Sylvia*2
  1. Department of Forensic Odontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Airlangga University, Surabaya - Indonesia
  2. Department of Forensic Odontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Airlangga University, Surabaya - Indonesia

Abstract :

Background: Decades ago, documentation of forensics evidences such as bitemarks, bloodstains and others which required sophisticated photographic techniques and equipments such as infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) photography, became a problem since they only use film that must be developed. Therefore, direct evaluation of the photographic result could not be directly visualized. The equipments prices were relatively high. Moreover, most of the equipments were still not available and relatively expensive; and converted IR digital camera could not use for regular photography. Recently, digital camera made image documentation and editing easier. Purpose: This review was aimed to explore the different characteristics and benefits of regular digital camera in IR forensic photography as well as to simplify the equipments needed. Reviews: IR photography becomes easier since certain digital cameras could capture the IR image by using IR filters or to be switched to IR camera. The regular non-SLR digital camera had certain advantages compared to SLRs, such in focusing. However, since not every digital camera has the ability to capture IR light, laser pointer or TV remote could be used as a tester. Conclusion: Knowledge about IR bitemark photography, characteristics of regular digital camera and its accesories could reduce the budget for an ideal standard forensic photographic equipments by modifications. 

Keyword :

Digital photography, infrared, bitemark, forensic,


References :

Wright FD,(2010) The use of full spectrum digital photography for evidence collection and preservation in cases involving forensic odontology - : Forens Sci Int





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