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Opus Instruments’ infrared reflectography (IRR) cameras are used at the forefront of fine art analysis and research, in auction houses, universities, galleries and conservation studios worldwide.
Our CamerasBrowse a selection of IRR case studies to see what lies beneath the visible layers of paint.
View more case studiesInfrared Reflectography (IRR) is a non-invasive method of studying a painting by looking beneath the visible layers of paint, allowing you to examine the underdrawing along with any changes or pentimenti present in the work.
The modern InGaAs sensor technology used in Apollo and Osiris cameras allows us to build on these techniques with exceptionally high resolution images and improved sensitivity to reveal a painting’s secrets like never before.
The Apollo camera has fomented new research in art history and English literature
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University
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More Insight17 May 2024
Opus Instruments attends the AIC’s 52nd Annual Conference
The AIC describes conservation as “The profession that melds art with science to preserve cultural…
29 Apr 2024
Coming Soon… Opus Instruments New Camera 2024
Opus Instruments We are delighted to announce that we are developing a new camera within…
25 Apr 2024
Opus Instruments Attends The International Conference Florence Heri-tech
Opus Instruments Hello friends of Opus! We are beyond excited to announce that next week…
20 Dec 2023
Opus closure over Christmas
What a year 2023 has given us at Opus Instruments. With many exciting discoveries found,…
07 Nov 2023
Opus is attending the CHNT Conference
Opus is attending The International Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies, Vienna, November 15th…
