How To Use Video Camera – Samsung Galaxy Tab S

Learn how to use video camera on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S. Use your devices built-in camera and camcorder to record videos.

• Tap Camera on the Apps screen.
• Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green.
• Tap Video Camera icon to record a video.
  • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
  • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap Camera icon.
  • To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap Video Camera icon.

Camera etiquette

• Do not takerecord videos of other people without their permission.
• Do not takerecord videos where legally prohibited.
• Do not takerecord videos in places where you may violate other peoples privacy.

Remote viewfinder

Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely to take videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is displayed on the connected device.

• Tap Camera on the Apps screen.
• Tap Settings > Remote viewfinder.
• Tap Wi-Fi Direct settings to connect to another device.
• Tap the image on the preview screen where the device should focus.
• Tap Video Camera icon to take the photo displayed on the connected devices viewfinder.

Note: Ensure that the device you want to connect to supports the remote viewfinder mode.

Note

This guide will work on all Samsung Galaxy Tab S’s; including Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5.