A radiation control system and method are provided in which radiation delivered to a patient and/or the operator of the equipment is minimized. The radiation control system may be used in a large variety of applications including applications in which radiation source is used to inspect an object such as for example medical imaging diagnosis and therapy in manufacturing operation using radiation in airports scanning systems in different security setups and in nuclear reactors automation and process control. The radiation control system and method may also be used with 3D imaging.