The high frequency cold fluorescent lighting system used on the GUARDIAN has been designed to be applicable for both digital and microfilm capture (Microfilm cameras can be fitted with an automatic exposure system) .

Even though the daylight colour balanced lights emit very low heat they are equipped with shutters to protect the book between captures while maintaining stable lighting conditions. The light arms are adjustable to allow for the illumination of deep book valleys. The flicker free diffused lights are operator friendly for long filming tasks.

Also available are UV fluorescent light units for the capture, using digital techniques, of 'hidden' information from manuscripts.

A similarly constructed tungsten range of lighting is also available on request.