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Windows 8: Graphical artifacts appear on screen in Windows 8 Camera app
Consider the following scenario: Windows 8 is installed on a tablet with a rear facing camera The rear facing camera is selected as the input camera in the Camera app The "Video stabilization" feature is available and enabled under "Camera options" The...
Video captured by Windows 8 Camera app may play faster during playback
When you use Windows 8 Camera app to capture a high definition resolution (i.e. 1080p) video, you may notice that during playback of the video it appears to be faster than real time. This behavior is more noticeable on PCs with lower end CPUs. To work...
Windows 8 Store Camera App may hang when continuously switching between capturing a video and taking a picture
Consider the following scenario: You have a computer running Windows 8. You are using the Windows 8 Store Camera App to capture a video and/or picture. You take a picture with the picture mode, then switch to the video mode and capture a video. In this...
Windows 8 Camera app may briefly display image from last video capture session
Consider the following scenario: You have a Windows 8 PC with an integrated or attached webcam. The Windows 8 Camera app is launched and live video capture is started. You switch away from the Camera app to the Windows 8 Start screen, the Desktop, or...
Camera app and webcams: FAQ - Microsoft Windows Help
Learn how to take and edit pictures and videos and adjust settings for the Camera app, and troubleshoot webcam driver problems.