Abstract: The Self-Zooming Camera uses proximity detectors and/or motion detectors in the camera to detect the position of the camera/recording device relative to the operator's eye or face. At closest viewable distance to the face (approx. 6 inches), the zoom lens operates at it's widest angle or user-specified widest angle setting. At furthest extent from the face (arm's length, approximately 2 feet), the camera zooms to its longest telephoto extent or user-specified longest zoom setting. The Self-Zooming Camera allows simple and creative zoom operation of a camera, video recorder or mobile device with camera without using buttons or zoom/focus pulling—replacing traditional controls with intuitive gesture or camera motion.