Guidelines for imaging a subject’s back Photo Name: Back Subject Positioning: Have the subject stand facing a wall about 6″ in front of the wall. Hands should be crossed so that the arms are fixed, to avoid movement. Feet should be comfortably apart so the person is steady. Room Lighting: Use a room that has a […]
Category: Toolkits
Desktop Videoconferencing – About This Technology
The “About This Technology” section aims to bring members up to speed on the concepts and terms behind desktop video conferencing solutions. Included is a discussion of existing video conferencing systems and how they interrelate with desktop solutions, or, sometimes more importantly, how they do not. This section looks at needs for the deployment of these […]
Archive: Desktop Video Applications
Desktop video applications include the software and hardware that allow users to videoconference over the Internet from their computers. In contrast to the enterprise level, standards-based VTC systems in many corporate environments, this toolkit will discuss the consumer-grade VTC market, and how to determine if it would benefit various telehealth programs. About This Technology – […]
Digital Camera – Point & Shoot – Sample Photos
Below are a set of sample photos as taken by the TTAC. These photos are intended to provide additional material to guide your testing process, and serve to demonstrate how cameras can produce drastically different results in very similar settings. The photos show differences that can exist between manufacturers, different models from the same manufacturer, as […]
Digital Camera – Point & Shoot – Imaging Guidelines
When creating images for comparison in the course of a camera evaluation, it is critical that similar conditions are used for each device. Having the cameras, subjects, and lighting in the same setting ensures that the images are well balanced and consistent. The following imaging guides provide a description of the setup for each shot, in […]
Digital Camera – Point & Shoot – Deployment and Support
Thinking through the deployment of equipment is just as important as actually shipping the gear out to sites. Cutting corners before sending digital cameras out into the field can result in hidden costs down the road, unhappy customers, and a headache for support staff. It is critical to take some time for planning before even […]
Digital Camera – Point & Shoot – Technology Overview
The terminology and technology surrounding digital cameras can be a little confusing. A foundational knowledge goes a long way in cutting through information presented in manufacturer’s specifications and user reviews. This brief technology overview aims to make the reader more familiar with concepts and terms used when discussing digital cameras. The Basics A digital camera […]
Digital Cameras – Point & Shoot – About This Technology
The “About This Technology” section aims to bring members up to speed on the concepts and terms behind digital cameras. Additionally, this sections looks at what it takes to get this technology past the assessment phase and out into the field through discussion on purchasing, deployment, and support. Also included are resources to assist in […]
Digital Camera – Point & Shoot – Assessment Results
You can find information on our findings in the following sections: 2010 Camera PowerPoint – the slides used in a presentation on our process and findings.
Digital Camera – Point & Shoot – Manufacturers
In the course of evaluating the market of digital cameras at the price limit of $400, we looked at the following manufacturers: Canon – PowerShot Casio – Exilim FujiFilm – FinePix Kodak – EasyShare Nikon – Coolpix Olympus – FE & Stylus Panasonic – Lumix Pentax – Optio Samsung – HZ, SL & TL Sony […]