We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies.
Customize Consent Preferences
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...
Always Active
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
No cookies to display.
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
No cookies to display.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
No cookies to display.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
No cookies to display.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Windows 11 now lets you easily change camera FPS (frame rate), quality and more
December 23, 2024
Microsoft has recently enhanced the camera capabilities within Windows 11, introducing a suite of advanced settings that empower users to fine-tune their visual experience. By navigating to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Camera, users can now adjust parameters such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness, among others. However, the availability of these features varies depending on the camera being used.
Camera Settings Availability
In a practical test involving the DJI Osmo Action 3 on Windows 11 23H2 Pro (Build Number: 22631.4602), it became evident that not all cameras support these new adjustments. The absence of toggles for brightness and other settings was noted, as illustrated in the accompanying screenshot. Conversely, testing on an HP Spectre revealed the full suite of advanced camera settings, highlighting the inconsistent nature of this feature across different devices.
Microsoft has acknowledged this limitation, confirming that “some cameras won’t appear on the Camera Settings page.” Thus, while the introduction of these advanced options is a significant enhancement, their limited accessibility remains a point of consideration for users.
Future Enhancements in Camera Functionality
Looking ahead, Microsoft is committed to further refining the camera experience. In the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel Build 26120.2702, two new advanced camera options have emerged:
Multi-app Camera: This feature allows multiple Windows 11 applications to access the camera simultaneously, overcoming the previous restriction that prevented concurrent usage.
Basic Camera: This option is designed for troubleshooting, enabling users to switch to a basic camera mode that disables OEM features, thereby allowing for a straightforward assessment of camera functionality.
Additionally, Microsoft has indicated plans to introduce a third option that will enable users to select camera resolution and frame rate. During testing of the Windows 11 Dev Channel Build, it was noted that users could already modify camera resolution and frame rates. Screenshots from the virtual machine confirmed the presence of a frame rate toggle, allowing for adjustments to media type and preferred resolution.
Currently, users can choose between resolutions of 1920×1080 (16:9) and 1280×720 (16:9) at 30 FPS. Importantly, this new configuration option is accessible for all cameras, unlike the previously introduced settings that were limited to select devices.
As Microsoft continues to evolve its camera features, user feedback remains invaluable. What aspects of camera controls in Windows 11 do you find lacking? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Windows 11 now lets you easily change camera FPS (frame rate), quality and more
Microsoft has recently enhanced the camera capabilities within Windows 11, introducing a suite of advanced settings that empower users to fine-tune their visual experience. By navigating to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Camera, users can now adjust parameters such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness, among others. However, the availability of these features varies depending on the camera being used.
Camera Settings Availability
In a practical test involving the DJI Osmo Action 3 on Windows 11 23H2 Pro (Build Number: 22631.4602), it became evident that not all cameras support these new adjustments. The absence of toggles for brightness and other settings was noted, as illustrated in the accompanying screenshot. Conversely, testing on an HP Spectre revealed the full suite of advanced camera settings, highlighting the inconsistent nature of this feature across different devices.
Microsoft has acknowledged this limitation, confirming that “some cameras won’t appear on the Camera Settings page.” Thus, while the introduction of these advanced options is a significant enhancement, their limited accessibility remains a point of consideration for users.
Future Enhancements in Camera Functionality
Looking ahead, Microsoft is committed to further refining the camera experience. In the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel Build 26120.2702, two new advanced camera options have emerged:
Additionally, Microsoft has indicated plans to introduce a third option that will enable users to select camera resolution and frame rate. During testing of the Windows 11 Dev Channel Build, it was noted that users could already modify camera resolution and frame rates. Screenshots from the virtual machine confirmed the presence of a frame rate toggle, allowing for adjustments to media type and preferred resolution.
Currently, users can choose between resolutions of 1920×1080 (16:9) and 1280×720 (16:9) at 30 FPS. Importantly, this new configuration option is accessible for all cameras, unlike the previously introduced settings that were limited to select devices.
As Microsoft continues to evolve its camera features, user feedback remains invaluable. What aspects of camera controls in Windows 11 do you find lacking? Share your thoughts in the comments below.