Canvas versus form?

Question

OK, this is a JAVA ME question, but since I'm a novice and its not specific to a certain piece of hardware, I felt it appropriate to post here.
I need to capture an image from a mobile camera phone, but thus far have struggled to find a decent tutorial. Could someone please explain to me:
a) the main difference between a canvas and a form
b) if I can capture images from a mobile camera phone using a form
c) if not, how do I get a canvas in java netbeans (with the mobilty pack installed)
d) when testing the program, what should be displayed in the emulator to signify capturing image data?
I was trying to using the code below on a form but don't seem to be having any luck, and like I said, can't find a relevant in-depth tutorial (a link would be appreciated).
public void capture() { 
try {
byte[] raw = videoControl.getSnapshot( null ); // imageString );
Image image = Image.createImage(raw, 0, raw.length);
catch (Exception e) {
public void cameraPlayer() {
try {
player = Manager.createPlayer("capture://video");
player.realize();
videoControl = (VideoControl)player.getControl("VideoControl");
player.start();
catch (Exception e) {
Thanks for any advice.

Answer 1

Hi all, can I put a text box in a canvas? Items only on Form...
or can I draw on a form?use CustomItems