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The following are some things to consider in deciding whether or not to use the flash:
• Using the flash may cause glare or reflection.
• Using the flash ensures the scene is well illuminated with full-spectrum light.
• Using the flash may over-illuminate the scene giving a washed-out look to the color.
• The closer the camera is to the subject, the more likely it is for the flash to cause glare or
overexposure.
• Good lighting helps the camera achieve a sharp focus.
• Natural lighting (sunlight) is good, but direct sunlight may not be.
The important thing is to download the image to the Cart and see how it looks on the screen. If
the color information is good enough to help tell the story of the patient's condition, then the
image is satisfactory (at least from the standpoint of color fidelity).
The auto flash or flash off modes are recommended for clinical photography. Refer to Table 1 for
descriptions of the flash modes.
There are settings in the camera that may help in color adjustment. For example, AFHCAN's
testing shows that setting the Color Mode to Low Color gives the best color results in most
situations. There are also scene brightness controls at the bottom of the LCD screen in auto mode
(see Figure 6). Finally there is a White Balance feature on the Capture + menu that can be set to
the following:
• Auto (default)
• Daylight
• Tungsten (regular incandescent light bulbs)
• Fluorescent
• Open Shade
Using the White Balance feature is an advanced skill and requires practice. In general, AFHCAN
recommends Auto for White Balance.
Note: Be aware that computer monitors and printers will vary in how
they interpret and present digital color information. When in doubt, use
the AFHCAN settings for consistency.
1.2.5 Deleting Images
AFHCAN recommends that all images be deleted from the camera immediately after each patient
encounter. There are two important reasons for this:
1. to promote patient confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements
2. to ensure that images from a previous patient are not accidentally included in the current
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