An apparatus (1) for positioning standing persons (2) to produce X-ray shots comprises a movable frame (3) on which a vertically displaceable standing area (4) is arranged. The standing area has a holding apparatus (5) connected to it which the person can hold onto. To produce optimum positioning in terms of weight too, the standing area has a weighing apparatus arranged on it for determining the weight of the person, preferably using two independent weighing sensors (6) for each foot of the person. A description is also given of an apparatus and a method for producing a digital X-ray image, where exposure parameters are calculated on the basis of person-related data and then a plurality of shots are taken sequentially and are subsequently used to compile an overall image.