# Camera Settings

Select which camera your booth will use. While the iPad’s built-in cameras are the most common choice, you can also integrate a DSLR for enhanced photo quality.

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#### Camera Choices

Choose the camera hardware that best fits your event's goals and physical setup.

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Using the iPad's built-in cameras is the simplest setup and provides a reliable experience for guests.

* **Front Camera (Recommended):** Most setups use the front-facing (selfie) camera so guests can see themselves in the live preview and interact with the screen naturally.
* **Rear Camera:** The rear camera can be used for specialty setups where the iPad is not guest-facing or if you have a staff member operating the booth.
* **Field of View:**
  * **Normal:** The standard focal length for iPad photos.
  * **Wide:** Provides a larger field of view to capture more of the background or larger groups. \
    \&#xNAN;*Note: This is only supported on certain iPad models.*

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Other [camera settings](/running-your-event/preparing-for-events/camera-and-screen-settings.md), such as exposure and white balance, can be adjusted in the app after you launch the booth.
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You can integrate a DSLR camera to achieve professional, high-quality photos with shallow depth of field or better low-light performance.

* **Compatibility:** This feature is supported on select Canon DSLR models.
* **Requirements:** Using a DSLR requires additional equipment, including specific cables and mounting hardware.
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#### iPad Camera Setup

While you can adjust camera settings in your [**online dashboard**](https://app.simplebooth.com/presets), we strongly recommend testing these settings on the iPad physically during your event setup to ensure the alignment and field of view match your backdrop.

1. Open the **Camera** settings card. 
2. Toggle between the **Front** and **Rear** camera.
3. Select between **Normal** and **Wide** field of view (if supported by your device).

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#### DSLR Setup

To ensure a stable connection, the DSLR must be configured directly on the iPad. This allows the app to establish a handshake with the camera hardware properly. 

Find detailed, step-by-step connection instructions in our [**DSLR Guide**](/hardware-and-gear/dslr/equipment-and-settings.md).

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## **Plan availability**

**iPad Camera**

✅ All Plans 

**DSLR Integration**

✅ Plus, Pro, Select

:x: Lite, Core
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