User's Manual
3.2 Avoid Common Mistakes
• check the focus mode (macro, infinity, normal) because it is easy to accidentally touch the
joystick when handling the camera
• be sure there is adequate lighting when not using the flash
• when pressing the shutter button, pause halfway down to allow autofocus
• include both perspective views that include a wide area and close-ups that show the
problem area in detail
• hold camera steady while focusing and shooting
3.3 Tips and Tricks
• use the macro feature for close-ups (within two feet) of wounds, lesions, rashes, etc.
• use white, neutral gray, or a clear blue background
• use the same background for every shot in a series
• remove distractions in the background
• remove jewelry
• remove clothing and drape patient
• if examiner's hands must be in the picture, consider gloving
• compare right and left
• include something in image to provide perspective and indicate relative size, such as a ruler
or measuring tape
• hold the camera parallel to the subject
• show different views such as
- whole patient or larger area (to show distribution of a rash, for example)
- close-up view of same area for details
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