The embodiments of the invention relate generally to digital cameras, such as still or video cameras, and more particularly relate to digital camera systems for positive image reproduction from negative films or images. It eliminates the need for conventional scanners by allowing a digital camera operator to also make positive images from negatives. In various embodiments of the invention, eitherthe user sets up the camera for acquisition of a negative image, or the camera automatically recognizes a negative image and configures itself accordingly. The camera system's processing facility subsequently transforms the acquired image data to positive image data for storage, printing, and/or display. In some embodiments, a user may assist the transformation of the negative data to positive data and/or further adjust the results of an automatic transformation.