Front-facing camera

Front-facing camera with connector of LG Optimus L7 II

A front-facing camera is a common feature of cameras, mobile phones, smartphones, and tablets. While generally cameras have their front-facing camera on the front for taking photos facing forward, tablets and smartphones and similar mobile devices have their front-facing camera on the back to allow taking a self-portrait photograph or video while looking at the display of the device, usually showing a live preview of the image. Front-facing cameras are therefore an important development for videotelephony and the taking of selfies.[1][2][3][4]

History

Several mobile phones released in 2003 to western markets introduced front-facing cameras, including the NEC e606[5], NEC e616[6], Sony Ericsson Z1010[7] and Motorola A835.[8] The front-facing camera was originally intended for video-conferencing.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "front-facing camera Definition from PC Magazine Encyclopedia". pcmag.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  2. ↑ "Front-Facing Camera definition (Phone Scoop)". phonescoop.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  3. ↑ "Front-facing camera | Article about front-facing camera by The Free Dictionary". encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  4. ↑ "Samsung Puts LCD Screens on the Front of New Cameras". www.techhive.com. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
  5. ↑ "NEC e606 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  6. ↑ "NEC e616 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  7. ↑ "Sony Ericsson Z1010 – World's First Phone with a Front-Facing Camera | Nerdeky.Com". nerdeky.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  8. ↑ "Motorola A835 specs". phonearena.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  9. ↑ Quito, Anne (26 October 2017). "Front-facing cameras were never intended for selfies". Quartz. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
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