Windows 10: Tough one. Surface 3 is using rear camera for job app "hello" vid

Discus and support Tough one. Surface 3 is using rear camera for job app "hello" vid in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Good day, I'm applying to teach English on Cambly. When I go to record the video to introduce myself, I'm looking at my toes! It's using the "out"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by ByronM, May 19, 2019.

  1. ByronM Win User

    Tough one. Surface 3 is using rear camera for job app "hello" vid


    Good day,

    I'm applying to teach English on Cambly. When I go to record the video to introduce myself, I'm looking at my toes! It's using the "out" facing camera. For the camera app, it's using the camera that faces me so that isn't the issue.

    As I'm applying to a job, I don't want to be scrambling to the back of my computer to press "record" and "stop" or have the video start with a shot of the wall.

    I don't want a work around if don't have to. Would like to solve it correctly so can see myself during the video.

    Thank you.

    Byron

    :)
     
    ByronM, May 19, 2019
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  2. C.R.Akita Win User

    Surface Pro 3 and Windows 10 camera app...how to switch front and rear cameras

    So far, liking Windows 10 just fine on my Surface Pro 3. One issue: the Windows 10 camera app works with the rear camera as a default and I do not see a way to have it switch to the front camera.

    Assume that can be done...please illuminate.

    Thanks!
     
    C.R.Akita, May 19, 2019
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  3. Trouble taking photos using the rear camera on your Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book?

    Hi all, Mike from the Camera team here!

    We've received some reports that people using their new Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book can sometimes have trouble taking photos with the built-in Camera app when using the rear-facing cameras on their devices. If you think this could be affecting you, updating
    the Camera app should resolve your issue.

    To do so, please follow these steps:

    • Open the Store app
    • Click on your profile icon on the top right, next to the search bar
    • On the menu that appears, click "Downloads and updates"
    • Click the "Check for updates" button and install all available app updates
    After this, your Camera app should be updated to version 2015.1078.40.0 (or later), and you should be good to go.

    We apologize if this caused you any inconveniences, and would like to re-iterate our commitment to a great camera experience across our entire family of Windows devices. Thanks for your patience!
     
    Mike M - Windows Camera Team [MSFT], May 19, 2019
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  4. Tough one. Surface 3 is using rear camera for job app "hello" vid

    SURFACE BOOK 2 - IR FRONT CAMERA AND REAR CAMERA ISSUE

    Click Start > Settings > Privacy > Camera

    Toggle on Allow apps to access your Camera

    Can you try the steps suggested in this thread for further throubleshooting?

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/for...
     
    Andre for Directly, May 19, 2019
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