diff --git a/src/krux/camera.py b/src/krux/camera.py
index ebe5df15..df5c62f9 100644
--- a/src/krux/camera.py
+++ b/src/krux/camera.py
@@ -39,9 +39,9 @@ def __init__(self):
         self.initialized = False
         self.cam_id = None
         self.antiglare_enabled = False
-        self._initialize_sensor()
+        self.initialize_sensor()
 
-    def _initialize_sensor(self, grayscale=False):
+    def initialize_sensor(self, grayscale=False):
         """Initializes the camera"""
         self.initialized = False
         self.antiglare_enabled = False
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ def snapshot(self):
 
     def initialize_run(self):
         """Initializes and runs sensor"""
-        self._initialize_sensor()
+        self.initialize_sensor()
         sensor.run(1)
 
     def stop_sensor(self):