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Frequently Asked Questions about the KODAK 1500 Intraoral Camera
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| How can an intraoral camera help me better communicate with patients? |
Intraoral cameras provide a simple and effective way to educate and communicate with your patients. With the KODAK 1500 Camera, your patients see what you see—so you can help them understand their dental problems and make them aware of necessary treatments. In addition, images captured with the KODAK 1500 Camera make a great addition to your clinical records and an affordable way to document clinical cases. In short, the intraoral camera is one of the best educational tools to help patients understand their treatment needs and options. |
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How can an intraoral camera help improve my diagnostic abilities? |
With an intraoral camera, you can better visualize those small details that are otherwise invisible with traditional tools. The camera’s powerful magnification and lighting abilities enable you to detect cracks, tooth decay and broken amalgams quickly and easily. You can even visualize the chamber pulp during root canals. |
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| What are the benefits of the KODAK 1500 Camera? |
The KODAK 1500 Intraoral Camera delivers a new level in image quality and usability. A truly innovative camera with cutting-edge technologies, the camera uses true autofocus, liquid lens technology to help you obtain clear, detailed images without any manual adjustments. Located directly on the camera’s hand piece, a single button allows you to capture images in seconds. And the camera’s compact and lightweight design makes it easy for anyone on your staff to maneuver and explore those hard-to-reach areas. |
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| What is included with the camera? |
The KODAK 1500 Camera includes a hand piece, charging station, docking station, AC adapter, battery*, special USB cable, KODAK Dental Imaging Software and KODAK 1500 Acquisition Software. *Wireless model only |
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| What is the true autofocus and how does it work? |
The camera’s true autofocus adjusts automatically so that you no longer have to make any manual adjustments. Unlike other cameras, the KODAK 1500 Camera uses innovative liquid lens technology to focus like the human eye—meaning no more buttons to select the focus. The camera intuitively and automatically adjusts its focus according to the distance from the object you’re capturing. So regardless of the circumstances, you receive clear, sharp images. |
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| What is a polarization filter and how does it work? |
The KODAK 1500 Camera’s unique polarization filter minimizes light reflection on the teeth and mouth, therefore reducing light’s blinding effect. With reflection reduced, your images are more contrasted and in accurate, true-to-life color. |
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| What type of lighting system does the camera use? |
The KODAK 1500 Camera uses a new 8-LED lighting system to automatically provide powerful and consistent illumination for your images, regardless of your current lighting conditions. |
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| What type of image quality can I expect with the KODAK 1500 Camera? |
The KODAK 1500 Camera delivers images of superb and consistent quality. Boasting an 800K Pixel, 1024 x 768 image resolution for still images and a 640 x 480 resolution for videos, the camera provides all the functions you need to capture clear, true-to-life color views. |
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| What types of views can the KODAK 1500 Camera capture? |
Ideal for both intraoral and extraoral images, the KODAK 1500 Camera provides the large depth-of-view you need to capture any type of image, from full arch to macro views. |
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| How do I acquire images with the KODAK 1500 Camera? |
The KODAK 1500 Camera’s image capture button is located directly on the camera’s hand piece. You simply press the button to capture the image you want. |
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| Where are the images stored once I capture them and how can I view them? |
Once you have acquired an image, your images and/or videos are automatically saved to your computer or SD card. Videos and images can then be easily reviewed and edited on a PC. You can also view images and videos on your computer monitor using a USB 2.0 connector or on a video monitor, such as a television, using an S-video, VGA or TV cable. |
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What type of software should I use with the camera and what
type of capabilities does the software have? |
Working in conjunction with KODAK Dental Imaging Software, version 6.11, the KODAK 1500 Acquisition Software offers full and quarter-screen views with zoom-in and zoom-out features available as well as mirror views. Use the Capture Panel to select the format of your image, then view the image or video in the Review Panel, where you can rotate images, insert comments directly on an image and view images by tooth numbers. |
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| Who do I call for help? |
For installation and/or operational issues, the following documents offer resolutions to common problems: If Support is still needed, our team of experts is here to help: |
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Western Europe:
00800-4567 7654 (toll free)
Eastern Europe & Other Countries:
0049-1805-274 010
Email Support
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