In my continuous
strum of thoughts and research...

 I’ve found two Sony
video cameras capable of UV.   Neither one is horribly affordable for most
individuals.  The XC-EU50 is a near UV model in the 300nm peaking 369nm range. 
Whereas the XCD-SX910UV is around the 200nm range.

http://bssc.sel.sony.com/BroadcastandBusiness/markets/10005/benefitsUV.shtmlnew

XC-EU50 1/2 IT
CCD

Learn More About the
XC-EU50

• Small, lightweight
  one piece body
  
• Easy to integrate
  
  
• 29x29x32mm
  
• Fits into tight
  spaces
  
• 50 g    
  
• Low mass to move
  
  
• Near-UV response
  
  
• Detect smaller
  surface detail
  
• C-Mount 
  
• Popular lens mount
  
  
• External Camera
  controls
  
• Easy to setup
  
  
• Electronic shutter
  
  
• Image bright
  or fast moving objects

 $762.00 U.S. List Price

CCDDirect.com has
the model available for $605.00. (Information only, not an
endorsement.)

http://www.ccddirect.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=17195&cat=0&page=1

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XCD-SX910UV Digital
UV Camera

Learn More About the
XCD-SX910UV

Preliminary Spec Info:

• 1,280 (H) x 960 (V)
  /15 fps
  
• Large field of view
  
  
• Progressive Scan
  
  
• Full resolution
  capture
  
• New CCD
  with improved sensitivity
  compared to XCD-SX900UV
  
• ~200nm versus
  ~230nm
  
• Near-UV response
  
  
• Detects smaller
  surface details
  
• Square Pixels
  
  
• Easier image
  processing
  
• Electronic Shutter
  
  
• Image bright or
  fast moving objects
  
• Asynchronous
  trigger
  
• Precise capture
  start
  
• Rugged and robust
  
  
• Install and forget
  
  
• Digital 1394
  interface
  
• Low cost,
  networkable
  
• Remote control of
  function
  
• Flexible,
  programmable
  
• C-Mount
  
• Popular lens
  mount

$6,450.00 U.S. List
Price

I did find this
model listed lower on the internet than the MSRP.

GoElectronic.com
listed for $5,795.00.  Marginal savings but savings none the less. (This is for
information, not an endorsement.)

http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:wOt8FlA8wvwJ:www.goelectronic.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc%3FScreen%3DPROD%26Product_Code%3DSONY%2BXCD-SX910UV%26Category_Code%3D2 %2BINDUSTRIAL%2BVIDEO+UV+camcorder+capable&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=89& amp;gl=us

CCDDirect.com has it
slashed to $5,846.00. (Information only, not an endorsement.)

http://www.ccddirect.com/store/catalog/sony_xcd-sx910uv_ultraviolet_v_firewire_camera_summary.html

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I’ve also located
one Hitachi video camera capable of UV.  It functions from the 290nm to nearly
930nm sensitivity.

http://www.hitachidenshi.com/supportingdocs/products/industrial_video_systems/microscope_medical/KPF 100B_UV_CL_BROCHURE.pdf

This is an
industrial use camera- and I am unable to locate a price for this model.  I
figure this is probably going to be around the price of the last Sony
$6,000-8,000 a unit.  

Yes, yes- we’d all
like a benefactor these gadgets.  I’m just posting the information as I find
it.  If  knowledge is wealth, then follow Monopoly’s lead- share the
wealth.

Any input is
welcome.

No endorsement
is inferred in my blogs.

Originally posted MySpace 03-20-08 

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