# Camera — Mobile app

Capturing photos, video, or documents as well as reviewing and customising the capture experience for accessing the phone camera within an app.

Source: https://www.checklist.design/mobile/camera-media-capture

## Items

### Permission request
Camera permission requested at the moment capture is triggered (not on app launch or during onboarding)

_Tip: Asking earlier without context of camera usage doesn't feel trustworthy _

### Viewfinder and capture button
A full-screen viewfinder with a clearly positioned, large capture button

_Tip: Button should be reachable by thumb at the bottom of the screen_

### Flash controls
Flash toggle accessible without leaving the capture screen, with auto, on, and off states clearly indicated

### Camera flip
A clear camera flip button accessible during capture, positioned so it is not accidentally triggered during shooting

### Post-capture preview
A preview shown after capturing, giving the user the chance to retake or confirm before the media is used

### Gallery picker of captures
The option to open photo library containing only photos captured within that series until exit of camera

## License for the Checklist Design collection

Checklist Design collection: https://github.com/Checklist-Design/skills
Snapshot: bfae71e507b1b7c03c12e0756402b60eb80f5d14 · Imported: 2026-11-12
Republished under the MIT License. Original checklist text belongs to Checklist Design.

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