Optimised UV lenses for Forensic Investigation
Product News Thursday, January 15, 2026: Resolve Optics Ltd.
Resolve Optics is a leading developer of UV lenses that provide an optimised solution that enable detectives and crime scene investigators to capture evidence images not possible using traditional cameras. Operating in the 320-400nm spectral waveband – Reflected Ultraviolet Imaging Systems, or RUVIS scopes are widely used for detecting traces of fingerprints and bodily fluids, including semen, blood, and saliva left undiscovered by initial visual crime scene investigation.
Designed specifically for forensic investigation – Resolve Optics Model 228 is a full featured high performance UV lens. The lens offers an extended magnification range using a novel telescopic focusing mount that provides a large movement in an extremely compact form. The compact design of the lens has allowed it to be readily adapted to perfectly match the handheld concept of almost any RUVIS system.
Delivering unmatched high performance in both the UV and visible wavebands, the Model 228 lens enables investigators to identify and focus on a target in the visible and then quickly slide the UV filter across to take images in the UV without having to refocus. Because of its wide field of view and high transmission lens coatings - the Model 228 lens is considerably more light-efficient than any other longer focal length lens offering an identical view.
To read a case study describing adaption of the Model 228 lens for a Chinese RUVIS scope manufacturer please visit https://www.resolveoptics.com/21st-century-fingerprint-detection/.
For further information on the Model 228 please visit https://www.resolveoptics.com/pdf/228-000v5-3951.pdf or contact Resolve Optics on +44-1494-777100 / sales@resolveoptics.com.
Resolve Optics take a customer centric approach to optical design, development and supply. The company prides itself on nearly three decades of quickly translating each customer need into an optimised optical design, running projects successfully, and manufacturing production quantities of lenses or optical products on time, to the specified quality and target price.
