Use "column buttons" for camera functions while using the app
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Kurt
Hello,
I noticed while using the app that I'm unable to use the "column Buttons" on my mobile phone to take pictures. This would be a very useful feature in that it allows me to use the volume slide button(on android phones) as shutter button. Using the device this way gives me a much more secure and comfortable grip on it as opposed to tapping the touch screen shutter button. Thanks!! - Kurt
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Kurt
On a different topic: It would be GREAT to be able to copy and move entire sections within the template. I'd like to take a whole section with comments and all and move it to different areas of the template to make new and different templates..
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Kurt
After using the app with my iphone 13 mini I researched phones that would work even better. I like the 13 mini for for calls and personal use because it's small and easy to use however, it's battery is not up to the challenge and will not get me through an inspection. I just ordered a Google Pixel 8 for Inspections because it's small-ish and sleek for one-handed use, it has an excellent battery, gorilla glass, dust proof, water proof, but most importantly the pixel phones are configured with column buttons on the right side. The wake button is towards the top (perfect for right handers!) so you can double tap straight to camera mode then use the volume button as a shutter. This works very well ergonomically especially for one handed use. It's also better if your fingers are wet bc touch screens don't work as well and it's more difficult to hold a phone one handed and reach your finger down to touch the shutter button. We do a lot of one handed picture taking and my iphone is usually smeared and slimy after an inspection(think pool too). The Samsung phones have column buttons as well but theirs are switched (Wake button towards the bottom of the phone with the volume shutter button towards the top) which would still work (better for lefties) but your hand covers a little more of the screen reaching to use the volume shutter button(think holding the phone landscape/horizontally with your right hand so you can lift a panel or hold something up wile taking a one-handed pic). Currently, the bigger and heavier the phone is the harder it is to wield and snap shots one-handed. Being able to firmly C-Grip the phone and squeeze the shutter button would be very helpful.
ISN Product Management
Hey Kurt, thanks for your feedback! I have a few more questions for you:
- What specific model of Android phone are you using?
- Have you experienced this issue with other apps that use the camera function?
- Would you like the volume button to work as a shutter button in all camera modes (e.g., photo, video, etc.)?
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Kurt
ISN Product Management GOOGLE PIXEL 8 and use the VOLUME button as the shutter.