Camera control method and electronic equipment

The embodiment of the invention provides a camera control method and electronic equipment, relates to the technical field of terminals, and can prevent a camera from rising and falling when a video call is not connected, thereby improving the use experience of a user and prolonging the service life of the camera. The method comprises the steps that the electronic equipment receives a video call request from a first contact person; in response to the video call request, the electronic equipment presents a first user interface, and when the first user interface is presented, a camera is accommodated in the shell; the electronic equipment detects an event that a user accepts the video call request; and in response to the event, the electronic equipment enables the camera to extend out of theshell from the interior of the shell. 本申请的实施例提供一种摄像头的控制方法及电子设备，涉及终端技术领域，可避免在视频通话未接通时升降摄像头，从而提高用户的使用体验以及摄像头的使用寿命。该方法包括：电子设备接收来自第一联系人的视频通话请求；响应于所述视频通话请求，电子设备呈现第一用户界面，其中，在呈现所述第一用户界面时摄像头收容于所述壳体内；电子设备检测到用户接受所述视频通话请求的事件；响应于所述事件，电子设