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 mos...

For effective digital rights management (DRM) of multimedia in the framework of embedded systems, both watermarking and cryptography are necessary. Here, we present a novel system in the form of a digital camera that embeds biometric data into an image. Incorporation of encryption and watermarking together in the digital camera will assist in protecting and authenticating image files and Waterm...

Abstract Burgeoning off-the-selves Digital Single Lens Reflector (DSLR) cameras have been gaining attentions as a fast and affordable tool for conducting deformation monitoring of man-made engineering structures. When sub millimetre accuracy is sought, deliberate concerns their usage must be considered since lingering systematic errors in the imaging process plaque such non metric cameras. This...

Individual photographers and institutions are struggling with large film archives that require digitizing. Digital cameras can fill an important gap in the scanning environment, enabling large collections to be scanned on-site with low-cost equipment and easily-trained operators. Digital camera scans can now produce very high-quality images, suitable for nearly any kind of reproduction. This pa...