Chapter 10

Picture This

In This Chapter

arrow Capturing an image or video

arrow Configuring the camera

arrow Exploring fancy photo modes

arrow Reviewing images in the Gallery

arrow Cropping and rotating pictures

arrow Removing unwanted images

Hold still everyone — I’m taking a picture! Such a task is easily accomplished by using the Nexus 7, which can grab both still images and video, thanks to that rear-facing camera. But before you throw out your old Instamatic and go all-digital, consider reading this chapter. It should make the transition easy for you, as well as tune you into some interesting tablet camera features, tricks, and techniques you may not discover on your own.

Behold the Camera App

Image-recording duties are carried out on the Nexus 7 by using the Camera app. It’s quite a versatile tool, handling all the chores for image capture, from still images to video to fancy feats of panoramic prestidigitation. ...

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