Forensic Ultraviolet Infrared & Fluorescence Flash Adapters & Reflectors

Shane Elen

Visit BeyondVisible for technical information on ultraviolet, infrared and luminescence photography.

These are my surplus items and therefore subject to very limited availability.

Nikon SB-14 UV-E Ultraviolet Enhanced Flash (SB-140 UVIR clone)

Nikon SB-14
Nikon SB-14
(Unmodified)
Nikon SB-14 UV-E Enhanced Ultraviolet
Nikon SB-14 UV-E (Enhanced Ultraviolet)
(Nikon SB-140 clone)

Nikon SB-14 UV-E (SB-140 clone) Check Availability.
The Nikon SB-14 UV-E is a UV Enhanced SB-14 and an ideal replacement for the, rare and expensive, Nikon SB-140 UVIR and is popular for forensic pathologists, odontologists and UV enthusiasts.

The SB-14 UV-E flash functions similarly to the Nikon SB-140 UVIR Speedlight flash. The Xenon flashlamp has been modified to increase UV output and can be used for ultraviolet, infrared and visible photography when fitted with the appropriate flash adapter filter.

Each SB-14UV-E comes standard with the SU-2 sensor, SC-11 sync cable, SK-5 handle mount bracket, SD-7 battery pack and SC-16 battery cable.

An optional SW-5 flash filter adapter set is available for UV, IR, Visible and fluorescence.

These flashes can be used for infrared and ultraviolet photography with both film and digital cameras. The Nikon SB-14 PC sync voltage is around 10V and is safe for many Nikon, Fuji & Sigma DSLRs such as the Nikon D200, D300, D600, D800, Fuji S3 Pro UVIR, IS Pro UVIR and Sigma SD10.

Nikon Ultraviolet, Fluorescence & Infrared Interchangeable Flash Filter Adapter Set
Nikon SB-140 UVIR & Ultraviolet modified SB-14 UV-E

Nikon SW-5 UV/IR/V/Diffuser Interchangeable Filter Kit
Nikon SW-5 UV/IR/V/Diffuser Interchangeable Filter Kit

Nikon SW-5UV, SW-5IR, SW-5V and SW-5 clone set - $365
A set of interchangeable filters fitting into a single Nikon SW-5 adapter, to be used with the Nikon SB-140 UVIR or UV Enhanced Nikon SB-14.

This set replaces the original Nikon SW5-UV, SW5-IR and SW5-V flash adapter set used for ultraviolet, fluorescence, infrared, visible or diffused lighting.

Forensic Ultraviolet, Fluorescence & Infrared Flash Reflectors
Quantum Qflash, Lumedyne, Norman, Godox and Sunpak

UV Forensic reflector fitted to Quantum Qflash
UV Forensic reflector fitted to Quantum Qflash T
UV Forensic reflector fits Quantum Qflash, Lumedyne, Norman, Godox AD200 AD180 AD360 AD360II or Sunpak 120J flashes
UV Forensic reflector fits Quantum Qflash, Lumedyne, Norman, Godox AD200 AD180 AD360 AD360II or Sunpak 120J flashes
UV Forensic reflector fitted to Lumedyne
UV Forensic reflector fitted to Lumedyne

Full Size 125mm Diameter UV Forensic Reflector - $395
This UV Forensic Reflector replaces the reflector for Quantum Qflash (T or X series), Lumedyne, Norman, Godox AD200 AD180 AD360 AD360II, or Sunpak 120J flash heads to provide UV flash source for reflected ultraviolet or fluorescence photography. It has 3.5 times the filter area when compared with the Quantum QF-80 reflector fitted with a 67mm Peca filter.

Full Size 125mm Diameter IR Forensic Reflector - $295
This IR Forensic Reflector replaces the reflector for Quantum Qflash (T or X series), Lumedyne, Norman, Godox AD200 AD180 AD360 AD360II, or Sunpak 120J flash heads to provide an IR source source for reflected infrared flash photography.

Vivitar Ultraviolet, Fluorescence & Infrared DIY Flash Adapter Filters
Vivitar 285HV and 283 Flash Adapters

DIY UV or IR filter fitted to the Vivitar 285/285HV adapter
DIY UV or 740nm IR filter fitted to YOUR Vivitar 285HV adapter
DIY UV or IR filter fitted to the Vivitar 283 adapter
DIY UV or 740nm IR filter fitted to YOUR Vivitar 283 adapter

You can still obtain the Vivitar 285HV flash new from B&H for a reasonable price and it can be modified for UV or IR. It is small and convenient to carry and, despite being the least powerful UV flash listed on this page, it is still adequate for ultraviolet in many situations.

DIY Vivitar 285/285HV or Vivitar 283 UV or IR adapter filters: UV-$145, IR-$100
(Vivitar adapter surround NOT included)

The ultraviolet filter is of similar spectral properties and thickness as the Nikon SW-5UV and can be fitted inside the Vivitar wide angle adapter.

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© Shane Elen. Last updated July 2021.