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iPod touch I've owned the iPod Touch since 2008, and didnt know this feature i found by accident

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cnev3

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Sep 13, 2012
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You can use the volume switch for the shutter button, for the camera, which is way easier and accurate than using the on screen shutter button.

Just found this out by accident. Shoulda found this easier. Duh!!
 
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Xeblade

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Jun 25, 2011
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cnev3 said:
You can use the volume switch for the shutter button, for the camera, which is way easier and accurate than using the on screen shutter button.

Just found this out by accident. Shoulda found this easier. Duh!!
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It's handy, but not always more accurate as when you press it, there is a higher chance the photo will be blurry. As the device will move.
 
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Jelliess

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Nov 14, 2012
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Yep true. Gen 4, the first iTouch with camera built-in released in 2010. And the feature of "volume button as a shutter" was introduced in iOS5 in 2011 if i'm not wrong. :)
 
lunaoso

lunaoso

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Sep 22, 2012
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Yup as others have said- added in iOS 5. It also works on the iPhone and possibly the ipad(not sure as I still have the 1st gen).
 
virginblue4

virginblue4

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cnev3 said:
You can use the volume switch for the shutter button, for the camera, which is way easier and accurate than using the on screen shutter button.

Just found this out by accident. Shoulda found this easier. Duh!!
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As others have said, it was added in iOS 5. However, I find photos come out clearer when using the on screen button, as it doesn't cause the device to move as much.

lunaoso said:
Yup as others have said- added in iOS 5. It also works on the iPhone and possibly the ipad(not sure as I still have the 1st gen).
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Yes, it also works on iPad.
 
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