diff --git a/rpitx.py b/rpitx.py
index 9d27ef3b..f49039b1 100644
--- a/rpitx.py
+++ b/rpitx.py
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ try:
 	camera = PiCamera()
 	print("Camera present")
 	camera_present = 1
+	camera.close()
 except:
 	print("No camera")
 	camera_present = 0