Is it iPad flashlight illuminated by the screen?

I downloaded the latest flashlight software to IPAD4 on the Apple store. But why it only use the screen as flashlight instead use the back of the camera head?

There are probably other apps that will use the LED fill light.
That is the case for Android phones.
But the screen provides a more diffuse light which is better for close use.

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Unfortunately the iPads do not have a camera flash.

THE_dAY said:

Unfortunately the iPads do not have a camera flash.

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This. Most tablets don't, as far as I'm aware, but I'd love to hear about exceptions.

THE_dAY said:

Unfortunately the iPads do not have a camera flash.

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This. The image of holding a huge iPad as flashlight is just..funny.

I hear they are coming out with an ipad using 6 xm-l2 u2's that can crank 4500 lumens.

I'm usually right about these things





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martinaee said:

I hear they are coming out with an ipad using 6 xm-l2 u2's that can crank 4500 lumens.

I'm usually right about these things





:ironic:

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Yeah, I heard it comes with a built in coffee machine too...

firelord777 said:

Yeah, I heard it comes with a built in coffee machine too...

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But you still can't use it as a phone.

Wait which ipad are we talkin about this 3rd gen I'm on has flash..?

R.W.D. said:

Wait which ipad are we talkin about this 3rd gen I'm on has flash..?

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The 3rd gen iPad (A.K.A. The New iPad) does not have a flash unit. I disassembled several of these for repair, so I should know. Can you post a picture of the flash unit? Or the model number?

I'm using an iPad Air, the newest one available, and there is no flash.

Sorry I'm way off base I was using myfiancés IPad but when I posted this I was looking at the back of my iPhone -.- you people have made me realize how much apple sucks that they only come out with seemingly old tech.. Your right this iPad air has no flash. This is a sad day for apple. :ironic:

I've never understood why anyone would use an iPad to take pictures anyway. It's like the most awkward camera in the world. The only reason to bother with a camera on an Ipad is the front facing camera for FaceTime.

I use the flash on the back of my cell phone as a flashlight if I need a quick light, but it's somewhat awkward to use as well. I much prefer a regular flashlight that I can set down or hold in my teeth so I can use both hands. Even the cheapest $5 dollar led flashlight is better than the flash in a phone or tablet for almost any task, not to mention smartphones and tablets are already power hungry enough without using a very bright led!

martinaee said:

I hear they are coming out with an ipad using 6 xm-l2 u2's that can crank 4500 lumens.

I'm usually right about these things





:ironic:

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I hope they do the same for the next mini for at least 2000 lumens!!!



Lol lol