Practical Forensic Digital Imaging

Well-documented scenes can prove to be invaluable pieces of evidence at trial, and the ability to take compelling photographs is a critical skill for forensic scientists and investigators. Practical Forensic Digital Imaging: Applications and Techniques is an up-to-date and thorough treatment of digital imaging in the forensic sciences. Balancing practical considerations with scientific and standards-based requirements, the book¿s clear, concise presentation illustrates the essentials of digital imaging required by professionals in the field.

Enhanced with crisp color photos, the book covers a host of critical topics, including:

The fundamentals of photographing crime scenes

The history of photography and the transition to digital imaging

Digital camera hardware and photographic techniques

Light, filters, and macro/micro imaging

Lay, professional, and expert witnesses, and the implications of Frye and Daubert