backwards facing camera on website

Question

I am on a website that can take a photo for virtual try on for glasses with webcam or still photo.   When the webcam pops up, it only shows the rear camera without option to reverse.  Is there a way I can force only the front camera to turn on?

Answer 1

You can TRY going into device manager and temporarily disabling the rear camera.

I have not tried this, but it is worth a shot. Just be sure to re-enable when

you are done.

>I can force only the front camera to turn on?

Answer 2

Hi I’m Linnell I'm a fellow Community member here to help.

Sorry to here your having problems with Camera view.

Try changing Camera with in the Camera App

• Open the Camera App on your Surface.

• Swipe down from the top of the camera window (this brings up the Camera Options

• Tap Change Camera – now you can see yourself in the front facing camera.

Go back to website and check if the camera is still using the front facing camera.

If that doesn't work

The other way is through the device manager

1. Open Windows Device Manager (Right click on the Windows menu, select Device Manager
2. Scroll down to System Devices; click to expand the menu.
3. Double click on either Microsoft Camera Front or Microsoft Camera Rear
4. Select Enable Device on the camera that you want to use; Select Disable Device on the other.

Reverse procedure when you are done so you have access to both views from your camera app.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask questions and let us know how it goes.

Linnell