camera for intra-oral photos

[pukenucleus]

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I'm starting my orthodontic residency this month and was looking into buying an SLR camera with macro lens and a ring flash. Do any of you have opinions or suggestions regarding what camera/system you prefer. I've been looking at Canon XSi/X1i and also the 50D. Both cost are quite the investment and I was wondering what camera works best for you?

Thank you in advance for your time!

 

[Jone]

if you're taking just the standard ortho records, an SLR is hardly necessary. Lester Dine (or was it Photomed) were selling their point-and-shoot cameras like hot cakes at AAO this year (even though they do sell DSLR packages as well).

 

[charlestweed]

You may want to check this old thread from orthotown.com. I believe you have to register in order to view the thread.

http://www.towniecentral.com/MessageBoard/thread.aspx?s=6&f=712&t=82257&v=1

I currently use a $200 point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-t7). It's simple and compact (I carry it w/ me when I travel from one office to another)....very little training is required. Any member of my staff can use it to take ortho record.

 

[aphistis]

Closing. Feel free to contribute to the open thread in dental residency.