topic Re: Using external camera to capture photo with Survey123 in ArcGIS Survey123 Questions

Using external camera to capture photo with Survey123

dsinha — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:03:44 GMT

Hello, we want to use an external bluetooth-enabled camera to capture images for a pipeline material inspection survey. I would like to know if Survey123 can use an external camera (one like this) to take the pictures.

A previous post from 2017 suggested that Esri is working on this feature but I cannot find any indication if this was implemented. If Survey123 does not support this feature, does Field Maps support it?

Thanks!

Re: Using external camera to capture photo with Survey123

ChristopherCounsell — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:14:26 GMT

No, I don't believe so. You need to switch apps then upload from your gallery.

Field maps has a setting to use the in app camera to avoid issues with some device camera apps.

Suggest creating an ArcGIS Idea.

Re: Using external camera to capture photo with Survey123

dsinha — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:42:21 GMT

Thanks for confirming that @ChristopherCounsell

Re: Using external camera to capture photo with Survey123

AllyCarter — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:16:45 GMT

Using an external camera to capture photos in ArcGIS Survey123 can improve image quality and streamline field data collection webcam online testen, especially when higher-resolution or specialized photography is required. By configuring your device settings and ensuring proper permissions, Survey123 can trigger the external camera app instead of the default in-app camera.