Method for taking pictures by using camera and camera used device for taking pictures

The invention provides a method for taking pictures by using a camera and a camera used device for taking pictures. The method comprises the following steps of: selecting a first area on a camera display screen through gestures; and taking a picture of the first area. According to the method provided by the embodiment of the invention, users can select the first area on the camera display screen through gestures so as to take a picture of a specific area, thereby acquiring the picture, whose length-to-width ratio is different from that of a viewing frame, of the specific area without a need of follow-up clipping by adopting a picture editor, that is, what you see is what you get, thereby being visual and convenient in selection, high in real-time performance, and promoting the user experience.