CameraType Enumeration

CameraType Enumeration

[ This article is for Windows Phone 8 developers. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation. ]

Specifies the general location of the camera on the device.

Namespace:  Microsoft.Devices
Assembly:  Microsoft.Phone (in Microsoft.Phone.dll)

C#
VB
C++
Copy
No code example is currently available or this language may not be supported.
XAML Attribute Usage
Copy 
<object property="enumerationValue" .../>

Member nameDescription
PrimaryThe camera is located on the back of the device.
FrontFacingThe camera is located on the front of the device.

Each device varies in support of multiple camera types. You can use the IsCameraTypeSupported(CameraType) method to determine whether the device supports the specified camera. For more information about using the camera in your Windows Phone application, see Camera and photos for Windows Phone 8.

Windows Phone OS

Supported in: 8.1, 8.0, 7.1

Windows Phone

Show:
© 2017 Microsoft