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'''Snapshots''' are a type of [[collectibles]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. As its name implies, they are obtained using the [[Camera]].  Snapshots exist only in [[San Fierro]], [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]], and each appears as a rotating circular camera icon above a particularly interesting scenic spot.  Snapshots are similar to [[Hidden Packages]], [[Horseshoes]], and [[Oysters]] in that completing all 50 grants the player a significant reward.  The reward for capturing all 50 snapshots is 4 [[Weapons|weapon]] spawns becoming available at the [[Doherty Garage]], namely the [[Micro Uzi]], [[Greandes]], [[Shotgun]], and [[Sniper Rifle]], and $100,100.

To successfully capture a snapshot, the snapshot icon ''must'' be within the camera viewfinder, though it is possible to take some snapshots from very far away as long as you aim it precisely. 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 photograph can be saved, if desired, by taking the photo using the save mode on the camera. In night time snapshots can be spotted without the use of a camera due to a light flashing where the snapshot is supposed to be. You do not however require to have the snapshot icon in sight, it seems that you can acquire the snapshot no mater what is in front of it, this can be useful for the snapshots that require you access to a helicopter or certain parts of the map that are not unlocked yet - namely the three icons on the bridges, the one in the naval base and some other tricky shots elsewhere.