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Table 2 Performance parameters

From: A high sensitivity, low noise and high spatial resolution multi-band infrared reflectography camera for the study of paintings and works on paper

Parameter

1100–1400 nm

1500–1800 nm

2100–2400 nm

Light flux level at the art object

30–50 lx

Noise in reflectance units from a 99% diffuse reflectora

>1000: 1 or <0.1% reflectance

1000: 1 or <0.1% reflectance

500:1 or 0.2% reflectance

Modulation at Nyquist (at 0.25 mm)

21%

20%

20%

  1. aCalculated using standard deviation from white target, ½ dynamic range, 20–40 ms exposure times, 38 lx TH lamps