ForensiKit

The ForensiKit: Evidence Photography box includes

• Two No. 2 ABFO-type Photomacrographic Scale – Metric
• Two No. 2 ABFO-type Photomacrographic Scale – Inch
• One MicroMini Pocket Microscope with Smartphone Adapter
• One 15-pack Disposable Evidence Tents
• One activity insert (Download another copy [PDF])
• One packing list (Download another copy [PDF])

No subscription required

Setup

• The file format for your images is important. RAW is the best format because it’s uncompressed.
  • RAW image editing requires special image tools.
  • If you’re unsure of your abilities, use the JPG setting.
• Set the image quality on fine and the image size to largest.
• Increase the depth of field of focus by using a high F-stop setting on the lens.
• Increase image sharpness by shooting at 1/60 or faster shutter speeds.
• Use a focal length of around 50mm. Do not use your zoom settings to get close because it causes distortion.
  • If you’ve seen a photo where the subject’s nose looks large, you’ve seen this kind of distortion. It happens because a zoom setting was used, which caused the facial area closest to the lens to appear larger.
• Your DSLR camera lens likely has macro lens abilities. Look for the tulip icon on the lens.
  • When you turn to that focus setting, it becomes a fixed focus macro lens for closeup photos.
  • Move in and out to establish focus.
• Use a tripod to maintain a consistent perspective in a series of photos.
• To photograph a scene at night, use a long shutter speed of several seconds.
  • Use a flashlight to paint with light by illuminating the darkened areas so they show up in the image.

Need more scales?

No. 2 Photomacrographic Scale

Need more evidence tents?

UV Light

Want to level up?

Mug Shot Backdrop