The history of fundus cameras is presented together with a description of currently available equipment, which ranges from a portable 30 degree fundus camera to fixed equipment of 30 degrees, stepped 30 degrees to 45 degrees, and zoom focus 20 degrees to 60 degrees capability. The present status of fundus photography is considered and its importance as a diagnostic tool stressed. Wide angle (Equator +) fundus photography is considered in relation to alternative methods of monitoring fundus pathology and treatment. Future developments in the field of fundus photography are discussed.
本文介绍了眼底照相机的历史，并描述了当前可用的设备，这些设备从便携式30度眼底照相机到30度固定设备、30度到45度步进设备以及变焦焦距为20度到60度的设备不等。文中探讨了眼底摄影的现状，并强调了其作为诊断工具的重要性。还讨论了广角（赤道+）眼底摄影与监测眼底病变和治疗的替代方法的关系。最后讨论了眼底摄影领域的未来发展。
