Section 3 - Clinical Considerations; Characteristics Of A Good Clinical Photograph; Attributes Of A Poor, Good, And Best Quality Photograph - FujiFilm FinePix E550 User Manual

Section 3 – Clinical Considerations

3.1 Characteristics of a Good Clinical Photograph

A good photograph tells a story. Table 4 shows various things to look for in a good photograph.
Table 4

Attributes of a poor, good, and best quality photograph

Poor
• frame (image) includes only
part of the subject
• subject occupies only a
small part of frame
Does the Background Enhance the Subject or Compete with It?
• background blends in with
the subject
• background is cluttered or
busy
• background includes
examiner, clothing, jewelry,
or equipment
• image appears blurred, and
details are not available
• unable to determine the
size or distribution of the
lesions based on the image
• it is hard to tell which part of
the body is in the image
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Good
How Well is the Subject Framed?
• frame includes all of
the subject
• it is easy to distinguish
the subject from the
background
• background clutter
does not detract from
subject
Does the Image Have Adequate Resolution?
• image is sharp and
clear
Does the Image Provide Perspective?
• something in the
photo allows the size
of the lesion to be
determined
• a sufficient amount of
the subject is in view
to identify the area of
the body and extent of
the lesion or injury
• subject fills most of the frame
• subject is centered in the frame
• camera was parallel to the
subject
• background consists of neutral
colors that provide good contrast
• subject area is adequately
exposed and/or draped
• the examiner, clothing, jewelry,
and equipment are not visible in
the photograph
• good image quality is maintained
even when enlarged in viewer to
1.5 to 2.0 times normal size
• the photo includes a measuring
device so size can be accurately
estimated
• left and right, or normal and
affected parts, are shown
together so they can be
compared
• additional photos are included in
the case to show close-ups as
well as perspective information
• titles of photos add helpful
information
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Best