The type of technology Chuck refers to is called "CR" for short. The latent
image is stored on a phosphor plate in a cartridge, which is then "read"
by a laser in the processor and scanned into a computer. The type of
technology Frank refers to is known as "DR." The sensor is wired directly to
the
computer and sends the signal instantaneously to the computer. CCD image
capture is also being developed, wherein a CCD actually "looks" at a
phosphorescent plate that glows when the exposure is made and the image is
captured
optically, then sent to the computer.
I'm still using film in my veterinary practice due to the (comparatively)
high cost of digital. In human medicine, though, it's a different ball game
all together.
HTH,
Greg
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