Various embodiments of a wireless imaging apparatus are disclosed. The wireless imaging apparatus can comprise an optical imaging system, a light source and a modified mobile device. In some embodiments, the optical imaging system can be positioned outside the modified mobile device. In some embodiments, the wireless imaging apparatus can further comprise a microcontroller, and at least one of an input port, an output port, a control button, and an output signal of the modified mobile device can be connected to the microcontroller and configured to control an image capturing process. Various embodiments disclose a method to control an imaging process of a wireless imaging apparatus comprising a light source, an optical imaging system, a modified mobile device and a microcontroller.