One of the most recent advances in x-ray mammography is digital mammography. Digital (computerized) mammography is similar to standard mammography in that x-rays are used to produce detailed images of the breast. Digital mammography uses essentially the same mammography system as conventional mammography, but the system is equipped with a digital receptor and a computer instead of a film cassette.

A digital mammogram takes less time to perform and typically involves a lower radiation dose to the patient. It also give us the ability to optimize the image, very similar to the way you optimize a digital photograph. Images are stored electronically so the is less chance of images being lost. In addition, images can be interpreted remotely, so second opinion interpretations may become easier.

Recent studies indicate a higher cancer detection rate of digital mammography in certain patients, including those with dense breasts, those under 50 years old, and those who are pre- or peri-menopausal.

Both digital and conventional mammography use x-ray radiation to produce an image of the breast; however, conventional mammography stores the image directly on film, whereas digital mammography takes an electronic image of the breast and stores it directly in a computer. This allows the recorded data to be enhanced, magnified, or manipulated for further evaluation.

That depends on the job. Factors that affect which format used include available lighting, weather, size of resulting prints, and things like that. Each medium has its strengths, and each is a good fit for different jobs. We'll discuss the best options as we talk about what you need.

High-resolution digital imaging is considerably more flexible than traditional film. With digital images I can easily correct for exposure fluctuations, image imperfections and add a variety of special effects that allows me to make each individual image a work of art. Additionally, I can keep your investment low because there are no costs associated with traditional film and processing.

Digital mammography is similar to standard mammography in that x-rays are used to produce detailed images of the breast. The difference is that Digital Mammography is equipped with a digital receptor and generates computerized images immediately instead of a film cassette that needs to be developed into a film. A similar comparison is a standard camera to a digital camera. We are the first and only site in Connecticut to offer Digital Mammography with Computer Aided Detection(CAD).

Digital mammography captures the x-ray images on a digital detection rather than on x-ray film, as with conventional mammography. In January 2000, the FDA approved a digital mammography system that may offer potential advantages over the use of standard x-ray film. Studies comparing digital and conventional mammography are ongoing.

It is quite difficult to answer this question in an objective manner. The first challenge is bringing the film image to the PC so that the both digital and film images can be compared side by side. this introduces several variables: The choice of scanning hardware, and the parameters of the scanning software. The next challenge is that digital and film images fall apart in different ways at the limits.

Will you be able to compare past analog mammograms to digital mammograms? Your analog mammogram produced only an analog hard copy film that was read by a Radiologist. With a Digital mammogram, your image can be read and stored electronically in digital format, and may also converted from a digital image to film for reading and storage. In either case, the images can be compared from exam to exam and from digital to analog.

First, we need to think clearly about what it means to be a good photographer. This entails having the artistic sense to understand and create good compositions, the equipment to capture the image, and the know-how to control the equipment properly. Simply purchasing a digtal camera will not impove your composition skills or increase your know-how. However, there are at least three ways that digital camera technology can help you: It can help you learn faster.

Both digital photography and film photography have advantages. They both also have disadvantages. Digital photography has several advantages that are especially important in this digital age. Today, it is often not enough to have a few albums, a bunch of wallet sized pictures, and a few 8x10's. Today we want electronic slide shows. We want to put our pictures on the Internet for all to see. Today we want to e-mail pictures to all our friends and family.

Film is a great, fantastic 100 year old technology that has not really improved a whole lot on since it was created. Since I was young I really tried to stray away from those things that were old. But, I was a die hard fan of film and was very hard to convert to digital. This confused most people because I've been an extreme computer nerd since I was 10 and was into every technology out there. I was convinced only by print quality and the end product after months of testing.

I am strictly digital nowadays. In theatrically dark venues, the sensitivity of modern professional sensors is unbeatable!

In reality, there is no "best brand." Each camera has its pros and cons, but whatever camera is best suited to you as far as ease of use and budget will provide the vehicle for you to get ghost photographs. Preferably, if you choose a film-type camera, it is best if you get a 35 mm. As far as the digital vs. film debate I find that the two can not be compared as they are both technologically different and utilize two different types of media to record images.

Analog mammography uses x-ray to record images on film using an x-ray cassette. Films are then "developed" and produced and put on a light box and read by the Radiologist. With Digital mammography the x-rays produce a digital image on a screen while the patient is still in position. The technologist has the ability to review these in "real time" to determine image quality.

We both use digital high-end professional cameras, as we have learned that the best product we can offer our clients is from our digital cameras.

The famous photographer Douglas Kirkland recently commented about the digital vs. traditional film photography debate. He said, "Imagine a world where images have always been captured digitally, not on film." Then he asked us to further imagine that film was the "new" technology.