Use the Cameras

The iPad includes two built-in cameras for capturing photos and video: one mounted on the back and one at the front. I’ll be upfront and say that the front-facing one isn’t the highest quality, but specifications quickly lose their importance when you’re video-chatting with a friend in another city or capturing a photo or video that you otherwise might have missed.

Shoot photos and video

Many apps take advantage of the cameras—if you haven’t already played with Photo Booth, definitely check it out for a lot of fun—but I’ll cover the basics using the iPad’s Camera app.

Capture photos

1. Tap the Camera app to open it.

2. Compose your shot using the preview on the screen; you can hold the iPad in portrait or landscape orientation and it senses the difference.