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1、Now that todays digital clinical cameras can offer image quality comparable to that of 35-mm film, more and more doctors are switching to digital cameras and enjoying benefits such as the ability to view images instantly, store and share electronic images, and easily manipulate the images. W hether
2、you want or need mega megapixels or even know what they are, chances are you have tried a dig- ital camera either in your practice or for recreation. These cameras keep getting bet- ter and easier to use, and theyre becoming increasingly popular with dentists. Accord- ing to our 2002 Technology Cens
3、us survey report, 60% of survey respondents purchased a digital still camera in the last year, and 43% said they are definitely planning on pur- chasing one sometime in the future.1A wide range of cameras are currently available and a selection of nine systems specifically marketed for dental use ar
4、e featured here, along with helpful tips from Dr. Tom Hedge, an Ohio practitioner and digital photogra- phy expert, on what to look for when deciding what type of camera to purchase. The Editors References 1.A survey asking about purchasing plans of new, practice technologies was issued in March 200
5、2 by the editorial and research departments of DPR and Dental Practice Report. It was sent to a sampling of 2,000 general den- tists; 203 questionnaires were returned for a response rate of 10.2%. Practice InnovationsDigital cameras Designed for dental offices and laboratories, the Olympus C4040 Zoo
6、m digital camera sys- tem features a 4.1-megapixel Olympus digital camera with macro converters, extra memory card, batteries, battery charger,set-up ring,and diffuser board. The camera features an optical real-im- age viewfinder and LCD monitor (see photo,top right). The systems Cygnus- Media softw
7、are is designed to manage digital x-ray and intraoral camera images, and also allows image reading direct from the camera,video viewing,and image printing in various formats. The software is compatible with practice manage- ment applications and cosmetic imag- ing platforms,works with digital x-ray
8、sensors, and is able to send and receive e-mail. Cygnus Technologies, a Progeny Dental Company 800-626-2664, ext. 227 www.cygnus- The DX4900 dental digital camera kit is designed to allow users to create high-quality prints of dental images easily and economically, including clinical views of teeth
9、and patient por- traits. It includes a compact 4.0-megapixel,6X-zoom digital camera and the EasyShare cam- era dock. The camera is equipped with color management software for optimal rendition of natural tooth and soft-tissue color. The camera dock automates the uploading of digital im- ages to comp
10、uter workstations; it serves as a battery recharg- er as well. Also included are a distance guide and position- ing grid to facilitate shot set-up; the Dental Close-up Lens customized macro lens attachment; a dental photography how- to guide; Kodak Picture Software for editing,managing, and sharing
11、digital photographs; rechargeable bat- teries, USB and video-out cables, and two remov- able CompactFlash memory cards. Eastman Kodak Co. 800-933-8031 CYGNUS KODAK This article was originally published in the August 2002 issue of DPR. Some of the systems have been changed or modified since then. For
12、 updated information, contact the manufacturers directly. Practice InnovationsDigital cameras This fully integrated digital system con- sists of the PM-3100Z Epson digital dental camera,Image F/X 4.0 image and x-ray man- agement software, CosmetiX dental simula- tion software, and 23 tutorials. The
13、3.4- megapixel camera uses conventional mirrors for full arch and buccal shots. Described as easy to use,the turnkey camera produces full-face shots and close-up smile shots. Used with a computer,the system offers digital photography, x-rays, a patient database filing system that captures and stores
14、 images,and a dental simulation module, which instantly explores treatment options. The companys stand-alone XT (X-ray Transport) module allows x-ray images captured with phosphor-plate digital radiography systems to be brought into Image F/X software. SciCan Inc. 800-572-1211 (800-667-7733 in Canad
15、a) SCICAN CLINIPIX The Fuji S-2 digital SLR camera (pictured) and Fuji S-602 camera both are compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The Fuji S-2 model offers four levels of resolu- tion (to a maximum of 4256 X 2848), a dual-slot format to accommodate IBM Microdrive,CompactFlash or
16、SmartMedia cards,an f2.8 105-mm lens that ensures an easy-to-see image in the viewfinder,and a rear LCD screen to allow immediate previewing and reviewing of images. The through- the-lens dual flash provides the choice of ringlight or pointlight for accurate exposure control. The S-602 Fuji 3.1-megapixel dig- ital zoom camera has a high resolution of 2832 X 2128 and a 6X optical zoom. Clinipix Inc. 866-CLINPIX (866-254-6749) www.clinipix-on- PHOTOMED The company offers three systems designed
