Abstract: A portable device for recording X-ray images. The device comprising an X-ray image capture panel, a housing member connected to and surrounding the X-ray capture panel, at least a first handle secured to the housing member, means moveably connected to the at least first handle for moving the handle from a position parallel to the plane of the portable device to a position perpendicular to the plane of the portable device and from a position perpendicular to the plane of the portable device to a position parallel to the plane of the portable device. An accessory for carrying or holding the portable device, wherein the accessory is in the form of a frame secured to the portable device or a cover that portable device is placed within.