NCJ Number
211867
Journal
Evidence Technology Magazine Volume: 3 Issue: 5 Dated: September-October 2005 Pages: 34-36
Date Published
September 2005
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This article examines the transition from film-based photography to digital photography within the law enforcement community and how to achieve the best mix of either technology by asking relevant and pertinent questions.
Abstract
The conversion from film-based photography, also known as traditional film photography, to digital photography is accelerating in the United States. It is estimated that by the year 2007 digital cameras will fully replace film-based cameras. However, the law enforcement community has not been so enthusiastic in the conversion process and giving up film-based cameras. This article is the first of a two-part article on how the law enforcement community can achieve the right mix of knowledge, planning, and technology by answering relevant questions. This article presents the relevant questions that must be asked by law enforcement in determining the usage of traditional film photography versus digital photography and if either meets the necessary criteria, such as color calibration and compression schemes, thereby ensuring image integrity. Part 2 in this series focuses on building effective digital photography workflow.