How to Use the Camera on a Windows Phone

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Microsoft supports a variety of phone models and each one has a camera that is a little bit different. However, because Microsoft is moving towards having all of its hardware run Windows 10, your camera features and controls will be very similar to the ones found in this guide.

2. How to Take a Photo

1. Press the Home button.
   

1. Tap the Camera icon. 
   

1. Tap the camera icon to take a picture.
   

1. To switch between the front and rear cameras, tap the Flip icon. 
   

1. To view your photos, tap the Gallery icon.
   

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2. To focus on something, tap the area or object that you'd like to focus on. To zoom in or out, slide two fingers together or apart.

3. Introduction

The following steps provide an overview of camera features that go beyond the simple point-and-shoot nature of your Microsoft device's camera app. In general, Microsoft cameras are known for precise manual control over shooting parameters which is great for casual or professional photographers. Feel free to test each one of these features as you go, and skip ahead to the end of the guide if you find you have covered all additional features you wish to learn about.

4. Adjust Settings

• To manually adjust settings, swipe to away from the Camera icon.
  

• Slide your finger across the corresponding curved line to adjust black and white, focus, ISO, shutter speed, or exposure settings. 
  

• To adjust and use other camera setting, tap the Settings icon.
  

• Tap the ideal Aspect ratio. 
  

• Turn the Framing grid on.
  

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• Change the image size for the main camera. 
  

5. How to Set a Timer

1. Tap the Settings icon.
   

1. Tap Photo timer.
   

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2. Tap Delay and select how long the camera waits before taking the photo.
3. Tap the Checkmark icon. 
4. Photos are now always taken in timer mode.
   

6. How to Use Framing

1. Tap the Settings icon.
   

1. Tap Settings.
2. Tap Framing Grid and select the grid type you would like to use.
   

7. How to Take a Video

1. Tap the Video icon.
   

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2. Tap the Record button to start recording.
3. Tap the Record button to stop recording. 
4. To view the video, tap the thumbnail in the corner of the screen.