Restorers and art conservators now have increasingly sophisticated tools at their disposal, supported by the latest technological advances, allowing them to gain access to much more data.
RES is equipped with an Apollo infrared reflectography camera, developed by Opus Instruments Ltd, currently the most powerful machine in the field of ultra-fast infrared capture. It allows all carbon-based elements to be seen through the visible paint layers, revealing the early stages of a composition as well as alterations invisible to the naked eye.
Following in the footsteps of the famous Osiris camera, Apollo uses an internal scanning mechanism to produce high quality infrared reflectograms with an unparalleled level of clarity and detail, with over 65,000 grey levels. Unlike the Osiris line sensor, the Apollo uses a area sensor to capture thousands of tiles which are then automatically stitched together to create very high-definition images. The Apollo also features a dramatic improvement in dynamic range, capturing fine detail even in the most difficult areas of subjects.
High resolution (up to 26-megapixel)
65,000 grey levels
Higher image quality due to high dynamic range (HDR)
Advanced automated stitching
16-bit data
