Deep_Level_Shark Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Is it possible to send X-ray film over email ? I have a X-Ray film with me ...I want to send this as an image attachment through email so other recipient can understand this. Is it possible ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 episode Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Take a picture of it (obviously backlight it so it can be seen) and send the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Geoffrey B. Veteran Posted July 27, 2012 Veteran Share Posted July 27, 2012 if it will fit on your scanner you can do that, either that or request from your doctor a digital copy (that is what i always do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Deep_Level_Shark Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Take a picture of it (obviously backlight it so it can be seen) and send the picture. Do I need to purchase hardware for this ? what hardware ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 salim8 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Regular camera will not give you goode quality picture any way if you wont use camera (Like Iphone camer) you should have spot light on the X-ray film and put it on white background the take snapshoot .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tha Bloo Monkee Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 you will need to get an xray scanner from Bestbuy, they sell em now... it turns your xray into a .xray format picture which you have to send to your friend and he can print it out using his xray machine... i'm kidding. you should only have to scan it as a picture and send it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Deep_Level_Shark Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 I have Canon Lide 100 USB scanner . Is it possible to scan a X-Ray film with this scanner ? does scanning a X-Ray film using a scanner damage the X-Ray film ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ambroos Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I have Canon Lide 100 USB scanner . Is it possible to scan a X-Ray film with this scanner ? does scanning a X-Ray film using a scanner damage the X-Ray film ? It's safe, just try it and see how it goes! The scanner lights are nothing special, they won't damage the film. If the image is too dark, try leaving the lid of your scanner open and make sure there is enough light in the room :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Southern Patriot Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 You'd be much better off with a scanner designed for negatives or transparencies. Those have a backlight on the upper lid that provides the light to the sensor, instead of using reflected light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DocM Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 The issue is how large is the radiograph? They can run between (roughly) 8x10 inches to 14x17 inches, but not all negative-capable scanners are large enough for the larger sizes. If it fits a film/transparency scanner fine, if not read on. Radiographs are best imaged using transmitted light, not reflected. Crafters often use lightboxes for tracing patterns etc., so if you can find one your radiograph will fit on that is also evenly illuminated all you need then is a tripod & digital camera. Best to use a telephoto lens setting (if zoom non-DSLR) or a 135mm or greater telephoto if fixed focal length on a DSLR (this minimizes distortion.) You should also set the camera for B&W photography for best quality. Set the camera up at an appropriate distance, no closer than 3-4 meters, turn off the other lights (best done in a dark room), set to a medium f/stop and low ISO and shoot a test shot. If not enough light, open the iris before changing the ISO. May also have to use manual focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TEX4S Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 How are they transmitted from the doctor's office to the radiologist's office ? I had some done recently and the Dr's office I was @ had to wait like 10-15 minutes for a radiologist (somewhere else) to take a look at it & tell what he sees/thinks then sent it back to my doctor. See how it is sent - if it is simple ftp or email, or possibly a format you can use as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sc302 Veteran Posted July 28, 2012 Veteran Share Posted July 28, 2012 When I was doing dental networks we would put in a scanner that could do positive and negative transparencies. Epson makes a good one for about 1000 usd. I would go somewhere that can scan it if you want to retain image quality. Otherwise it will be near garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheCardinal Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 ask for a DICOM format from your doctor, if not you can scan it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sc302 Veteran Posted July 28, 2012 Veteran Share Posted July 28, 2012 Here is the scanner I would put in. The bed has a large scan surface and the backlight is the entire size of the scan surface. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EZY19W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ozgeek Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Go back to the doctor or hospital or anywhere you got the xray from and ask for it be put on CD or usbstick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 n_K Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 ^ What they said. If you attempt to scan it and send it to someone that'll need a detailed picture, your image will look terrible unless you've got a great scanner and you're good at scanning, or you get a digital copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Is it possible to send X-ray film over email ?
I have a X-Ray film with me ...I want to send this as an image attachment through email so other recipient can understand this.
Is it possible ?
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