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PHOTOGRAPHY WITHOUT FILM: LOW‐COST DIGITAL CAMERAS COME OF AGE IN DERMATOLOGY
Author(s) -
SASSON MARVIN,
SCHIFF THEODORE,
STILLER MATTHEW J.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1994.tb01538.x
Subject(s) - photography , digital imaging , digital photography , digital camera , medicine , computer vision , computer graphics (images) , medical physics , digital image , computer science , artificial intelligence , image processing , visual arts , art , image (mathematics)
Background. Photography is integral to the practice of dermatology. Digital imaging techniques have only recently been used to assess cutaneous disorders. Previously reported imaging systems have been both expensive and cumbersome. Consequently, they have failed to gain widespread acceptance. Methods. We describe our experience using an inexpensive digital camera. Photographs taken with this portable digital camera (FotoMan) compare favorably to those obtained with conventional 35 mm cameras. Results. This inexpensive digital camera provides photographs of acceptable quality for a variety of dermatologic applications. Images created with this system are available within minutes and are less expensive than traditional photographs. Conclusions. Digital imaging is a new and exciting development. The digital camera described is simple to operate and provides a useful alternative or adjunct to conventional photography.