Take a picture or video
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Take a picture or video
Take a screenshot, edit a picture or video, use the front and rear camera, and switch between camera and video modes.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
- From the home screen, tap Camera.
Note: You can also access the camera via the lock screen by swiping the Camera icon or by pressing and holding the Action Key.
- To change shooting modes, tap Mode.
- To switch between the front and rear camera, tap the Switch icon.
- To take a picture, tap the Camera icon.
- To take a video, tap the Camcorder icon. Recording starts immediately.
- To take a photo while recording, tap the Camera icon.
- To pause the recording, tap the Pause icon.
- Tap the Record icon to resume recording.
- Tap the Stop icon to stop and save the recording.
- Tap the Gallery icon to view saved pictures and videos.
Note: To edit a photo, tap the Gallery icon > Edit icon > Make the desired edits > Save icon.
- The Galaxy S4 Active rear camera is 8 MP and the front camera is 2 MP. The video recorder is 1080p.
Note: To take a screen shot, press and hold the Home and Power buttons at the same time until you hear the camera shutter sound and a short flashing animation. To view captured screen shots tap the Gallery or Photos app.