The Digimage System is a simple, compact gel documentation system with a rear digital control panel. It contains a digital camera with a superb resolution of 10.0 megapixels. The image is viewed from a large 8” TFT colorful screen. For limited space, low budget requirements, the Digimage System can be operated computer free. A variety of images can be captured including: agarose and other fluorescent gels, colorimetric gels, auto radiography film, and blotting membrane. A safety switch is equipped to turn off the UV transilluminator automatically when the front door is opened. Files can be saved in a variety of formats, including RAW format, for transfer to a computer for storage and analysis. The Digimage System can also directly connect to a thermal printer for printing the result immediately.