Nokia Lumia 1020 - Change the default camera

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Change the default camera

You can change the default camera app from Lumia Camera to whichever camera you prefer.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS, swipe left to

applications, and tap photos+camera.

2. Tap Default camera app, and select the camera you want.
Add a shortcut for the camera

On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > notifications

+actions. To change a shortcut to open the default camera, tap the shortcut and

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Use the camera key

If your phone has a camera key, to switch the camera on, press the camera key.

Tip: To quickly switch the camera on when the phone is locked, press and hold the camera key

for a couple of seconds.
Tip: To focus, press and hold the camera key halfway down. To take the photo, press the camera

key down fully.