NOVELTIES IN DERMATOLOGY Guide to Buying a Camera for Dermatological Photography

Choosing a camera for use in the dermatology office is difficult, particularly in the case of a digital camera because the market is constantly evolving. This article explains the features that should be taken into account, including camera type, sensor, lens and macro capability, aperture priority mode, screen, viewfinder, operating speed, flash, battery, memory card, and image format. The most recent advances in the field of digital photography relevant to the dermatologist are discussed. Guía para la compra de una cámara fotográfica para Dermatología At some point in their career, all dermatologists need to buy a camera. Digital camera technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and it can be difficult to keep up with the features of new models. This article highlights the most recent developments relevant to dermatology. If you are not interested in technical details and only need a quick guide to buying a camera, see Table 1. If you wish to familiarize yourself with all the details in order to make an informed decision, please keep reading. In the pages that follow we analyze each of the factors dermatologists should take into account when choosing a digital camera.