D Jonas

Q: Taking photos

Can't find help for for taking photos using my Apple Watch running 2.2.1.

Apple Watch, watchOS 2.2.1

Posted on Jul 10, 2016 7:14 PM

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  • by nat's mac,

    nat's mac nat's mac Jul 10, 2016 7:16 PM in response to D Jonas
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    Jul 10, 2016 7:16 PM in response to D Jonas

    You can't take photos on the Apple Watch- there's no camera. However, you can take screenshots if that's what you meant: How to take a screenshot on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by Carolyn Samit,Solvedanswer

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jul 10, 2016 8:53 PM in response to D Jonas
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    Jul 10, 2016 8:53 PM in response to D Jonas

    I found this information in the Apple Watch User Guide ...

     

    Use remote viewfinder and shutter

    If you want to position iPhone for a photo and then not touch it, or if you can’t see the iPhone display to frame a shot, you can use Apple Watch to view the iPhone camera image and tap the shutter.

    To function as a camera remote, Apple Watch needs to be within normal Bluetooth range of iPhone (about 33 feet or 10 meters).

     

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    Take a photo. Open the Camera app then position iPhone to frame the shot using Apple Watch as your viewfinder. To adjust exposure, tap the key area of the shot in the preview on Apple Watch. To take the shot, tap the Shutter button.

    The photo is captured in Photos on your iPhone, but you can review it on Apple Watch.

    Review your shots. Tap the thumbnail in the lower left. Swipe right or left to see other shots. While viewing a shot, turn the Digital Crown to zoom. To pan, drag with your finger. Tap anywhere to hide or show the Close button and the shot count. Double-tap to fill the screen or see the whole shot. When you’re finished, tap Close.

     

    Use the shutter timer

    You can use Apple Watch to set a shutter timer—this gives you time to lower your wrist and raise your eyes when you’re in the shot.

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    Use the shutter timer. Open the Camera app, then tap the Timer button in the lower right. A beep, a tap, and flashes from iPhone let you know when to expect the shot.

     

    Above information is available from the Apple Watch User Guide > https://help.apple.com/watch/

  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Jul 10, 2016 11:38 PM in response to Carolyn Samit
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    Jul 10, 2016 11:38 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

    If you want to position iPhone for a photo and then not touch it, or if you can’t see the iPhone display to frame a shot, you can use Apple Watch to view the iPhone camera image and tap the shutter.

    That is what I am using the Apple Watch most frequently for - as a remote control for tethered shooting with the iPhone.  This way it is possible to take photos with the better back camera, if the display is turned away or covered. It makes it possible to hold the iPhone with the display against a wall for stabilization and still see what the photo will be - I like this feature very much.  Or simply put the iPhone flat on the floor to take a picture of a ceiling in a church. It saves me from having to carry a tripod.

  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jul 11, 2016 5:00 PM in response to léonie
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    Jul 11, 2016 5:00 PM in response to léonie

    I just saw your post léonie.

     

    The tether feature is really nice. I can see that coming in handy    Thanks for the tip.