Snapshots are a type of collectible in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. As their names imply, they are obtained using the camera.
Description
Snapshots exist only in San Fierro, San Andreas, as a rotating circular camera icon around a particularly interesting scenic spot. However, camera icons are only visible when viewed in first-person through the camera's viewfinder. Between the hours of 00:00 and 05:00, a pinkish glow can be seen without the camera which marks where the snapshot icons are. Outside of these hours the glow can be seen using Night Vision Goggles.
To successfully capture a snapshot, the snapshot icon must be within the camera viewfinder. Sometimes zooming is required to capture a more distant icon. The point of interest above which the icon sits is not required to be in the viewfinder, simply the icon itself. The snapshot can register even if you are too far away to see the icon itself as long as you zoom close enough and photograph the correct spot (An example being the snapshot over the freighter ship which can be taken from Gant bridge even though it is unable to be seen from there).
The photograph can be saved, if desired, by taking the photo using the save mode on the camera, however the snapshot icon will not appear in the photograph (unless the shot is composed so the snapshot doesn't successfully register).
Most of the snapshot icons can be easily photographed as soon as San Fierro is opened, with the exception of one on the Garver Bridge that can't be seen until the bridge opens for crossing, but it is still possible to capture this snapshot before the bridge opens by using a boat to go under it. There is one snapshot icon that is located above a bridge connecting Flint County and The Panopticon, which can be captured before San Fierro opens. Another snapshot icon is located within the Easter Basin Naval Station. Accessing the area and getting too close to the icon will trigger a 5-star wanted level, so the player can keep their distance in a boat and still get close enough to take it without attaining a wanted level.
Reward
Snapshots are one of four collectibles along with Tags, Horseshoes, and Oysters, and as with the others, completing all 50 grants the player a significant reward. The reward for each snapshot correctly taken is $100, making a total of $5,000 for collecting the set. The reward for capturing all 50 snapshots is four weapon spawns becoming available at the Doherty Garage; namely the Micro Uzi, Grenades, Pump Action Shotgun, and Sniper Rifle, and the player will be awarded a bonus of $100,000.
Interactive Map
Locations
| # | Image | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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The Panopticon | Over the bridge connecting The Panopticon and San Fierro. |
| 2 | 
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Easter Bay Airport | In front of the airport's entrance board. A camera is also found at this place. |
| 3 | 
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Easter Bay Airport | Between two of the three cylindrical containers, where a Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher is also found. |
| 4 | 
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Easter Bay Airport | On top of the air traffic control tower. Note: If one is too close to the tower, they may not be able to capture the snapshot due to its high placement. |
| 5 | 
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Foster Valley | Over the north end of a roof between two buildings. |
| 6 | 
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Foster Valley | On top of the second industrial building from the north. Note: It can be captured either by landing a helicopter on top of the building, or by just aiming with the camera from the grassy hill that is located to the west of the building. |
| 7 | 
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Missionary Hill | Near the radio tower on the hill. |
| 8 | 
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Whetstone/San Fierro | Over the San Fierro side of Whetstone Bridge. |
| 9 | 
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Avispa Country Club | In front of the country club's main building. |
| 10 | 
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Avispa Country Club | In one of the tennis courts in front of the main building. |
| 11 | 
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Ocean Flats | On top of the cathedral. |
| 12 | 
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Hashbury | Near a house with a green-colored roof covered by trees. |
| 13 | 
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Queens | In front of the Hippy Shopper, where the courier mission can be done. |
| 14 | 
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Garcia | In front of a flag reading "Hashbury & Garcia Joint Festival". |
| 15 | 
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Garcia | Near one of the group of boards behind the Burger Shot belonging to Final Build Construction. |
| 16 | 
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Queens | In front of a theater reading "The Wizard of Ass". |
| 17 | 
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Garcia | At a baseball field in the West Park, located in front of the Zero RC shop. |
| 18 | 
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Queens | Near the entrance of the Vank Hoff Hotel Suite. |
| 19 | 
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Queens | Behind the same hotel suite. |
| 20 | 
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City Hall | In front of the main city hall building. |
| 21 | 
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City Hall | Behind the same building. |
| 22 | 
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Palisades | At the center of the donut ring of Tuff Nut Donuts. |
| 23 | 
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Juniper Hill | At the Supa Save! parking lot. |
| 24 | 
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King's | On top of the chimney of an old fire department. |
| 25 | 
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Chinatown | Near a building southwest of Wu Zi Mu's Apartment. |
| 26 | 
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Chinatown | In front of the entrance archway. |
| 27 | 
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Juniper Hollow | Near the rotating burger of Burger Shot. |
| 28 | 
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Gant Bridge | In front of the tower at the San Fierro side of the bridge. |
| 29 | 
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San Fierro Bay | On top of the ship near Gant Bridge. Note: It is not visible from the shore. Get close enough to the ship using a boat for it to be visible. |
| 30 | 
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Esplanade North | Near a submarine. |
| 31 | 
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Esplanade North | In front of the Pier 69 entrance. |
| 32 | 
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Esplanade North | On top of one of the rocks beside Pier 69. |
| 33 | 
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Garver Bridge | Near the tower at the Tierra Robada side of the bridge, at a higher altitude. Note: It is difficult to capture this until the bridge is opened. |
| 34 | 
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Esplanade East | In front of the clock tower of the Ferry Building. |
| 35 | 
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Garver Bridge | Near the tower at the San Fierro side of the bridge, at a lower altitude. |
| 36 | 
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Financial | On top of the tower of a building beside the Big Pointy Building. |
| 37 | 
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Financial | At the north side of a large blue building. |
| 38 | 
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Calton Heights | In front of a tunnel directing towards Gant Bridge. |
| 39 | 
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Calton Heights | At the Windy Windy Windy Windy Street. |
| 40 | 
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Downtown | On top of a tall pillar. |
| 41 | 
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Downtown | Inside the helix of the Zombotech building. |
| 42 | 
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Downtown | Between the two similar white buildings north of the Wang Cars showroom. |
| 43 | 
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King's | On top of a tall L-shaped building. |
| 44 | 
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King's | In front of the tower of an old building behind the L-shaped one. |
| 45 | 
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Doherty | On top of a crane at the construction site. |
| 46 | 
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Cranberry Station | Under the grilled roof over the station. |
| 47 | 
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Doherty | On top of two cylindrical tanks of an old factory. |
| 48 | 
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Easter Basin | Over the roof of the enclosed dry dock, where an NRG-500 is situated. |
| 49 | 
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Easter Basin | On top of the rotating "X" of the Xoomer gas station. |
| 50 | 
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Easter Basin | Over the ship in the Easter Basin Naval Station. Note: It is difficult to capture this without the risk of getting a five-star wanted level upon entering the base, but the player can go on the train bridge and capture it from there without any problems. |
Video
Oversights
- There is a minor glitch involving the snapshot icons; sometimes, CJ can be too far away for the icon to be visible but it will register as a snapshot if the camera viewfinder is zoomed in enough and pointing towards the general location of the icon.
- It is possible to catch a glimpse of the icon without the need of a camera if the player speeds towards one, it will be visible for a second before disappearing. An example of this can be the icon situated on Windy Windy Windy Windy Street.
See Also
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | |
|---|---|
| Locations | State of San Andreas (Los Santos | San Fierro | Las Venturas | Red County | Flint County | Whetstone | Tierra Robada | Bone County) |
| Characters | Carl "CJ" Johnson | Sean "Sweet" Johnson | Kendl Johnson | Melvin "Big Smoke" Harris | Lance "Ryder" Wilson | Cesar Vialpando | Frank Tenpenny | Wu Zi Mu | Mike Toreno | Ken Rosenberg |
| Content | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Assets | Characters | Clothing | Tattoo Parlors | Radio Stations | Gang Warfare |
| Information | 100% Completion | Achievements/Trophies | Weapon Stats | Player's Stats | Cheats | Trailers | Artworks |