Gwen
Do you really need a digital camera? We use the Polaroid Macro extensively
to monitor ulcers, and occasionally acne, check on slightly abnormal moles,
etc. The benefit of the polaroid is in direct comparison adjacent to lesion
and the photo can be kept in the notes or sometimes by the patient as
appropriate.
Polaroid do now supply a dedicated photo scanner if you need a digitised
copy.
The main criticism though has been that the digital cameras cannot match the
quality of colour/saturation, sharpness etc. of conventional photos.
Interestingly. the polaroid model uses a mechanism for close focussing
based on the Dambusters idea of two spots of light brought together when the
correct focussing distance is reached. It works a treat, cost around £500,
bought out of donation funds.
John
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Subject: Digital camera for clinical photos
Can anyone recommend a digital camera? Anyone found it useful eg to monitor
ulcers or send a photo with dermatology referrals?
Gwen Richards Beaumaris
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