Camera for ipad

Thanks to @tonycassidy for the tipoff to this app: Camera for iPad by Headlight Software
It costs just 59p to purchase, and a copy is downloaded to both iPhone and iPad (so already we're into some fairly expensive technology... but that's already been paid for anyway...)

One issue with the iPad for some people is that it has no camera (yet ?)
This app connects the iPhone and iPad via wireless or Bluetooth so that whatever the camera on the iPhone sees can be viewed on iPad...

Works very well so far when I've tried it on wireless... Need to head out and try it with Bluetooth I think...

Whatever you look at with the iPhone can be seen on the iPad screen.
Images can be captured, and sent between the devices.

This would allow students to communicate with others in another location, which could be within the building or, subject to wireless reach, outside the building and elsewhere on the school campus.
Students could be cast in the role of explorers, or send back clues as to their location using images...
These images could involve students having to use evidence to identify places, jobs, geographical processes that are taking place etc.

Thinking of some other possible uses, and will try it with some PGCE colleagues later in the month...
Any other thoughts on how to make use of this interesting app ?

Update: Noticed the image is reversed...

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