5 Ways to Do More With Your Smartphone Camera

 One of the most popular uses for Smartphone cameras these days is to use them as a digital still camera. The ability to preview the photos and share them on the internet is a very convenient feature. Here are 5 Ways to do more with your Smartphone camera.

Use a Widget - You can download an app to your iPhone or Android device that automatically opens up on your camera phone when it detects movement. It is perfect for spontaneous pictures of your child at a birthday party. Or, capture that image of your dog when he's running through the park. You will be able to preview the image, make comments and even share the images on social media. If you want to preview the image without opening the app, you can tap the camera icon then use the Preview button.

Use a QR Code - Capture an image with a QR code. Simply take the photo with your Smartphone camera then scan the code on the image. You will be asked to download the image to your computer then choose to save it to your PC or iPhone. You will then see the image on your phone or screen.

Use the built in camera - Most modern smartphones have an integrated camera. This makes it easier than ever to snap photos of family events or just general everyday things around the house. Just tap the camera icon then use the available buttons to take a picture. You can then share it on social media sites like Facebook and even upload it to YouTube.

Delete older photos - When you take photos, they aren't immediately uploaded to your photo album. You will need to go into the viewfinder and click the arrow next to the date on the left. This will bring up your photo album. You can then click on each photo and delete it. It's quick and easy.

Use your phone as a video camera - Most modern smartphones come equipped with the ability to take videos. If you are taking photos but aren't sure how to crop, edit or focus then this is the ideal way to do it. You can then publish the resulting videos to YouTube or Facebook.

Edit an image - With the built-in image editing features in most Smartphones there is no reason why you can't do this also. Simply click the camera icon on the screen and select "effects". The difference between this and the typical image editing tools you'll find in a digital camera is that you can make the image look as if it was taken with a normal point and shoot camera. You can apply filters, sharpen images or remove red eye. You can also add text to the image.

If you want to be able to share the images you take with family and friends then an image viewer is a must have feature for your smartphone. This will allow you to preview the image you want to display on your smartphone screen, in full resolution, in real time. This gives you the chance to fix any problems you see with the photo and then share it with all your friends. These are five ways to do more with your smartphone camera.

Create albums - You can create an album of all your images from the camera. When you're done with one image, you can share it with everyone on Instagram using the #1 tag. You can also upload the images to your Facebook account or email them to your friends. This will allow you to keep all your best images safe and secure on all these social media platforms.

Publish images - Once you have finished publishing an image on your Facebook or Instagram account the image will be available for anyone who can access it. You can use the share button on the top right hand corner of the screen. This will allow anyone to share your image with their followers. It also means you don't need to carry around a large memory card anymore to take lots of pictures.

Edit your images - Another great way to do more with your smartphone camera is to edit the images you've taken. You can change colors, enhance or remove objects, and even add text to the shot. This means you can have fun with your camera on many different levels now that you have access to editing apps. Just take the app you prefer and start editing.