A Short Guide to the iPod Touch Camera
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The iPod Touch camera can both focus on any area of a picture. Tap an area and a target-like box will appear where you've tapped; the camera will focus the photo there. Camera Zoom
The camera can also be used to zoom in and out on some models. To use the zoom feature, tap anywhere on the image in the Camera app and a slider bar with a minus on one end and a plus on the other will appear (on some versions of the operating system, pinch the image with your fingers, instead). Slide the bar to zoom in and out. When you have just the photo you want, tap the camera icon at the bottom center of the screen to take the photo. Camera Flash
On the 5th and 6th generation iPod Touch models, you can take better images in low-light situations by using the built-in camera flash. To turn on the flash, tap the Camera app to launch it. Then tap the Auto button in the top left corner. There, you can either tap On to turn the flash on, Auto to automatically use the flash when needed, or Off to turn the flash off when you don't need it. HDR Photos
To capture images that are made even higher quality and more appealing through software, you can turn on HDR, or High Dynamic Range, photos. To do that, in the Camera app, tap Options at the top of the screen. Then slide HDR to On. In recent versions of the iOS, HDR photos are enabled by default. Panoramic Photos
If you've got the 5th or 6th generation iPod Touch, you can take panoramic photos that let you capture an image much wider than a standard photo taken with the Touch. To do that, open the Camera app and swipe the set of options above the shutter button. Tap Panorama. Tap the photo button and then slowly move your iPod across the panorama you want a photo of, making sure to keep the arrow on the screen level and centered with the line at the center of the screen. When you're done taking your photo, tap the Done button. Recording Video
To use the iPod Touch camera to record video, open the Camera app and swipe along the set of options above the shutter button. Tap Video (or Slo-Mo, if you want to capture your video in slow-motion). Tap the red circle button in the bottom center of the screen to begin recording video. When you are recording video, that button will blink. To stop recording, tap it again. Switching Cameras
To switch the camera being used to take a photo or video—for a selfie, for instance — just tap the icon of the camera with the curved arrows in the Camera app. Tap it again to reverse which camera is being used. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The History of the iPod Touch 10 Things That Make the iPhone and iPod Touch Different How to Use the iPhone Camera iPhone 6S Hardware & Software Specs What Every Port and Button on 5th Gen. iPod Touch Does The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 What Every Port and Button on 4th Gen. iPod Touch Does Everything You Need to Know About the iPod Touch How to Rearrange Icons on the 6th & 7th Generation Nano How to Use the Motorola Camera App iPhone 5 Features: Hardware and Software How to Take a Selfie on iPhone How Much Video Can You Record on an iPhone? What Is the iPad Air and How Does it Compare? What Do All the Buttons on the iPhone 6 Series Do? How to Set a Timer on an iPhone Camera Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
A Short Guide to the iPod Touch Camera
By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 24, 2019 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share EmailIn This Article
Expand Jump to a Section 7th Gen iPod Touch Camera Technical Details 6th Gen. Technical Details 5th Gen. Technical Details 4th Gen. Technical Details More Camera Features Using the iPod Touch Camera Like its more powerful sibling, the iPhone, the iPod Touch has a pair of cameras that can be used to take photos, videos, and even have video chats using Apple's FaceTime video chatting technology. The 4th generation Touch was the first to have cameras, and in every model, Apple has released since then, the cameras have been substantially improved. Here's what you need to know about the hardware features of these cameras and how to use them.7th Gen iPod Touch Camera Technical Details
Back Camera Megapixels: 8 megapixels Panoramic photos: up to43 megapixelsVideo: 1080p HD at 25, 30, or 60 frames/secondSlo-mo video: 120 frames/second FaceTime HD Camera (front-facing) Megapixels: 1.2 megapixelsResolution: 1136 x 640Video: 720p HD at 30 frames/second6th Gen iPod Touch Camera Technical Details
Back Camera Megapixels: 8 megapixels Panoramic photos: 43 megapixelsVideo: 1080p HD at 30 frames/secondSlo-mo video: 120 frames/second User-Facing Camera Megapixels: 1.2 megapixelsResolution: 1280 x 960Video: 720p HD at 30 frames/second5th Gen iPod Touch Camera Technical Details
Back Camera Megapixels: 5 megapixelsResolution: 2560 x 1920Panoramic photos: YesVideo: 1080p HD User-Facing Camera Megapixels: 1.2 megapixelsResolution: 1280 x 960Video: 720p HD4th Gen iPod Touch Camera Technical Details
Back Camera Megapixels: 1 megapixelResolution: 960 x 720Panoramic photos: NoVideo: 720p HD User-Facing Camera Megapixels: under 1 megapixelResolution: 800 x 600Video: standard-definition video at 30 frames/secondOther iPod Touch Camera Features
Camera flash: Yes (6th gen., 5th gen.)Digital zoom: Yes (all models)Autofocus: Yes (all models)Image stabilization: Yes (6th gen.)Burst mode: Yes (6th gen.)HDR support: Yes (6th gen., 5th gen.)How to Use the iPod Touch Camera
Auto FocusThe iPod Touch camera can both focus on any area of a picture. Tap an area and a target-like box will appear where you've tapped; the camera will focus the photo there. Camera Zoom
The camera can also be used to zoom in and out on some models. To use the zoom feature, tap anywhere on the image in the Camera app and a slider bar with a minus on one end and a plus on the other will appear (on some versions of the operating system, pinch the image with your fingers, instead). Slide the bar to zoom in and out. When you have just the photo you want, tap the camera icon at the bottom center of the screen to take the photo. Camera Flash
On the 5th and 6th generation iPod Touch models, you can take better images in low-light situations by using the built-in camera flash. To turn on the flash, tap the Camera app to launch it. Then tap the Auto button in the top left corner. There, you can either tap On to turn the flash on, Auto to automatically use the flash when needed, or Off to turn the flash off when you don't need it. HDR Photos
To capture images that are made even higher quality and more appealing through software, you can turn on HDR, or High Dynamic Range, photos. To do that, in the Camera app, tap Options at the top of the screen. Then slide HDR to On. In recent versions of the iOS, HDR photos are enabled by default. Panoramic Photos
If you've got the 5th or 6th generation iPod Touch, you can take panoramic photos that let you capture an image much wider than a standard photo taken with the Touch. To do that, open the Camera app and swipe the set of options above the shutter button. Tap Panorama. Tap the photo button and then slowly move your iPod across the panorama you want a photo of, making sure to keep the arrow on the screen level and centered with the line at the center of the screen. When you're done taking your photo, tap the Done button. Recording Video
To use the iPod Touch camera to record video, open the Camera app and swipe along the set of options above the shutter button. Tap Video (or Slo-Mo, if you want to capture your video in slow-motion). Tap the red circle button in the bottom center of the screen to begin recording video. When you are recording video, that button will blink. To stop recording, tap it again. Switching Cameras
To switch the camera being used to take a photo or video—for a selfie, for instance — just tap the icon of the camera with the curved arrows in the Camera app. Tap it again to reverse which camera is being used. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The History of the iPod Touch 10 Things That Make the iPhone and iPod Touch Different How to Use the iPhone Camera iPhone 6S Hardware & Software Specs What Every Port and Button on 5th Gen. iPod Touch Does The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 What Every Port and Button on 4th Gen. iPod Touch Does Everything You Need to Know About the iPod Touch How to Rearrange Icons on the 6th & 7th Generation Nano How to Use the Motorola Camera App iPhone 5 Features: Hardware and Software How to Take a Selfie on iPhone How Much Video Can You Record on an iPhone? What Is the iPad Air and How Does it Compare? What Do All the Buttons on the iPhone 6 Series Do? How to Set a Timer on an iPhone Camera Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies