CameraAbout the cameraYour Nokia N79 has two cameras. The main, high-resolution camera, is on the back of the device. Thesecondary, lower resolution camera is on the front.You can use both cameras to capture images andrecord videos.Your device supports an image capture resolutionof 2592x1944 pixels. The image resolution in thisguide may appear different.The images and video clips are saved in Photos.See "Photos", p. 99. The produced images are inthe JPEG format. Video clips are recorded in theMPEG-4 file format with the .mp4 file extension, orin the 3GPP file format with the .3gp file extension(sharing quality). See "Video settings", p. 97.To free memory for new images and video clips,transfer files to a compatible PC using a compatibleUSB data cable, for example, and remove the filesfrom your device. The device informs you when thememory is full. You can then free up memory in thecurrent storage or change the memory in use.You can send images and video clips in a multimediamessage, as an e-mail attachment, or by using otherconnection methods, such as Bluetoothconnectivity or a wireless LAN connection. You canalso upload them to a compatible online album. See" Share images and videos online ", p. 107.Activate the cameraTo activate the main camera, open the lens cover.To activate the main camera when the lens cover isalready open and the camera is active in thebackground, press and hold the capture key.To close the main camera, close the lens cover.Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do notuse the flash on people or animals at close range.Do not cover the flash while taking a picture.87 Camera
