Fotografía digital; una guía sencilla de actualización

Abstract

Digital photography is at its best; computer technology has made a great leap forward. Today digital cameras not only capture incredible images requiring a minimum of light source, but also technology and brand's competition has helped reduce retail price tags so now almost anyone can afford one. The use of digital images helps plastic surgeon to follow up patients'evolution over time. It is essential to have a good standardized and consistent way of taking the before, after and follow-up pictures to achieve credibility and trust images in the future. This article is a simple yet complete guideline of digital photography based on the latest literature and personal experience. In order to achieve a good electronic medical record of standardized digital images, it is necessary to have basic computer and photography skills; therefore it is a must to be familiarized with different gears special features available in the market today, in order to select the most appropriate one for our own specific needs.