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How to Unlock the Pro Camera App

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) - How to Unlock the Pro Camera App

With the Pro Camera App from Version 2.0, you can now access two new Camera modes: Handheld Mode and Tripod Mode!

Learn how to unlock the new Pro Camera App and how to the two new features to take snazzy and stylish photos with your camera!

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How to Get the Pro Camera App

Get It From The NookStop

ACNH - Pro Camera App
The November Version 2.0 adds new rewards the Nook Miles catalog, includethe Pro Camera App!

You can order it for 1,500 Miles from the Nook Stop inside Resident Services.

How to Get Nook Miles Fast

Pro Camera App Features

ACNH - Pro Camera App on the NookPhone

The Pro Camera App adds two new modes to your camera: the Handheld Camera and Tripod Camera modes.

Handheld Camera Mode

ACNH - Handheld Camera Mode
The Handheld Camera functions allows you to take first-person camera shots of your surroundings. To access this mode, open the camera and press the - Button to switch to the Handheld Camera mode.

Tilt the Shots

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You can tilt the camera in Handheld Camera mode to take angled shots by pressing the buttons on the D-Pad located on the left controller.

Characters React to the Handheld Camera

ACNH - Handheld Camera Kapp
Villagers and Special Characters will react to the Handheld Camera mode, and even stop to pose for the camera!

Tripod Camera Mode

ACNH - Tripod Camera Mode
The Tripod Camera allows you to take closer and angled camera and can have your character present in the view. To access this mode, press the - Button while in Handheld Camera mode.

Tilt the Shots

ACNH - Tripod Tilted Camera
You can also tilt the camera in Tripod Camera mode to take angled shots by pressing the buttons on the D-Pad located on the left controller.

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