An image capture device (10) is provided including more compact components to enable the fabrication of more compact image capture devices. In one particular embodiment, a compact shutter mechanism (394, 395, 397) is provided that requires less space within the camera when the shutter is open. In another particular embodiment, a rotary to linear switch (24, 25, 120, 125) is provided to reduce the amount of real estate required by the switch on the outside housing of the image capture device.