Performing Camera Control Using a Remote Control Device

The method of claim 6, further comprising:

• receiving third directional user input from the remote control device while controlling the zoom of the camera, wherein the third directional user input is opposite of the directionality of the second directional user input, wherein the third directional user input is used to select the first input control, wherein after the third directional user input, the remote control device is usable to control the pan and tilt of the camera;
• receiving fourth directional user input from the remote control device;
• and
• adjusting the pan and tilt of the camera in response to the fourth directional user input.

A non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium storing program instructions for performing camera control of a camera using a remote control device, wherein the program instructions are executable to:

• display a first input control and a second input control on a display, wherein the first input control is configured to control pan and tilt of the camera, and wherein the second input control is configured to control zoom of the camera;
• receive first directional user input from the remote control device selecting one of the first input control or the second input control;
• receive user input from the remote control device indicating acceptance of selection of the one of the first input control or the second input control;
• receive second directional user input from the remote control device to adjust the pan and tilt or zoom of the camera, depending on which of the first input control or the second input control is selected, wherein said receiving the second directional user input is performed after acceptance of selection of the one of the first input control or the second input control;
• adjust the pan and tilt or the zoom of the camera in response to the second directional user input, depending on which of the first input control or the second input control is selected.

The non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium of claim 16, wherein the program instructions are further executable to:

• receive third directional user input from the remote control device while controlling the zoom of the camera, wherein the third directional user input is opposite of the directionality of the second directional user input, wherein the third directional user input is used to select the first input control, wherein after the third directional user input, the remote control device is usable to control the pan and tilt of the camera;
• receive fourth directional user input from the remote control device;
• and
• adjust the pan and tilt of the camera in response to the fourth directional user input.