Camera & Photo Album

Commission figurines by capturing photos with the Deluxe Picto Box in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and complete the Nintendo Gallery.

Beyond simply documenting your journey, the Camera and Photo Album in The Wind Waker offer a unique side quest that ties into the Nintendo Gallery. Capturing specific characters and creatures allows you to commission detailed figurines, a true collector's endeavor!

Acquiring the Deluxe Picto Box

Your photographic adventures begin with the Picto Box, but you'll soon want to upgrade to the Deluxe Picto Box for color photos. Here's how to get both:

1. The Basic Picto Box:
   • First, you need to reach Windfall Island.
   • Head to the jail cell located on the lower level of the island, near the docks.
   • Inside, you'll find Tingle. Speak with him.
   • He will ask for your help to free him. To do this, you need to hit the switch above his cell with your Boomerang.
   • Once freed, Tingle will reward you with the Picto Box. This initial version only takes black and white photos.
2. Upgrading to the Deluxe Picto Box:
   • After obtaining the Picto Box, you'll need to complete a small side quest involving a forest firefly.
   • Travel to Forest Haven. You'll need to have completed the Forbidden Woods dungeon and obtained the Deku Leaf to easily navigate this area.
   • Locate a Forest Firefly. These glowing insects are typically found in the darker, more secluded areas of Forest Haven, often near the Great Deku Tree's chamber or in the caves leading to the Forbidden Woods.
   • Once you spot one, use an Empty Bottle to catch it.
   • With the Forest Firefly in your bottle, return to Windfall Island.
   • Go to the Picto Box Shop, which is the house with the large camera sign on its roof, located near the center of the island.
   • Speak to the proprietor, Lenzo. He is an old man with a passion for photography.
   • Show him the Forest Firefly. He will be ecstatic and, in exchange for the firefly, he will upgrade your Picto Box to the Deluxe Picto Box, allowing you to take vibrant color photographs.

Using the Deluxe Picto Box

The Deluxe Picto Box is an essential tool for completing the Nintendo Gallery. Here's how to effectively use it:

• Equipping the Camera: Assign the Deluxe Picto Box to one of your item buttons (X, Y, or Z).
• Taking Photos: Press the assigned button to enter camera mode. Use the control stick to aim. The camera has a limited zoom function. Press the 'A' button to snap a picture.
• Photo Album Capacity: Your Photo Album can hold a maximum of 12 pictures at any given time. You'll need to manage your photos carefully, deleting unwanted ones to make space for new subjects.
• Key Photo Subjects: To complete the Nintendo Gallery, you'll need to photograph almost every character, enemy, and boss in the game. This includes NPCs, unique creatures, and even certain environmental elements.
• Timing is Crucial: Some characters or enemies only appear at specific times of day or under certain conditions. For example, some NPCs on Windfall Island only appear at night. Bosses, once defeated, cannot be photographed again in their living form, so snap their picture during the battle!

The Nintendo Gallery

The Nintendo Gallery is a hidden gem that rewards diligent photographers. Here's how to access it and what to expect:

1. Reaching the Gallery:
   • The Nintendo Gallery is located on a small, isolated island in the Forest Haven sector (F6).
   • You'll need the Deku Leaf and a strong gust of wind to reach it. Sail to the Forest Haven sector, then use the Deku Leaf to glide from the highest point of Forest Haven towards the small island with the large, mushroom-shaped structure.
   • Alternatively, once you have the Hookshot, you can use it on the palm trees on the island to climb up.
2. Meeting Carlov:
   • Inside the mushroom-shaped building, you'll find Carlov, the master figurine sculptor.
   • Speak with him, and he will explain his craft.
3. Commissioning Figurines:
   • To get a figurine, you must present Carlov with a color photograph of a character or creature.
   • He will then ask you to leave the island and return later (usually after sailing to a different sector and returning, or after a full in-game day cycle).
   • Upon your return, he will have sculpted a detailed figurine of your subject.
   • Each figurine costs 50 Rupees.
4. Completing the Collection:
   • There are over 100 figurines to collect, making this one of the most extensive side quests in the game.
   • The gallery is divided into different sections (e.g., "People," "Enemies," "Bosses").
   • Successfully collecting all figurines in a section will often trigger a small reward or a unique comment from Carlov.
   • Pro Tip: Always keep an empty slot or two in your Photo Album for unexpected photo opportunities, especially when encountering unique enemies or characters for the first time. Some subjects are one-time encounters!