Camera 1, Exactly what I was looking for!
Camera 1 is an app for both very experienced photographers as well as beginners. It’s many features and capabilities more than meet the expectations of advanced photographers, as well as being an app beginners can grow into as they expand their capabilities. Camera 1 takes me back to the good old days of Tri X 35mm photography. I love BW photography and Camera 1 more than meets my expectations!
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Response from developer
Thank you!
No Support for Camera1
Camera1 might be a good app if it provided any guidance at all about how to use it. Maybe Its my bad, but I can’t discern just how Camera1 functions even basically to take pictures. I tried to contact Camera1 through what appeared to be a “connect” function within the app, but have never gotten a reply, or an acknowledgement of my message; should I assumed my message was either not received; or even ignored; who knows. In either case. It still look s like a cool app, something I would like to try out. But alas , I guess I’ll never know, and my $5.99 for the app will never be refunded. Too bad.
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Response from developer
Hello, I am sorry you had a negative experience. In the app, there is a technical support email link which sends me an email. I reply to every support email I receive, and don’t seem to have received yours. Would you mind trying again, or email me directly at support@camera1.app. Thank you
New app
Easy to navigate and well planned!
Serenity
Like with films, I prefer to chose before rather than in post. So enjoying the serenity that comes with the app.
Would love to have an option for anamorphic lens, so I don’t need to change app if shooting with one.
Would love to have an option for anamorphic lens, so I don’t need to change app if shooting with one.
Hidden gem
Camera 1 is one of my favorite choices for shooting in black and white. It's simple and intuitive, and its images are crisp and stark. Do yourself a favor and give it a try.
Love this app!
Was looking for a Black and White camera app so I could preview the results before taking the image. This isn’t the highest rated app but took the risk as it’s a one off payment with no in app purchase malarkey. Once installed WOW!!! Adore the interface really great to use and especially love the the photo gallery- awesome design!!! One issue I have however is that although I have ApplePro RAW switched on, it only seems to save jpgs which is a little frustrating as it would be good to play with the results in Lightroom (the only reason this isn’t 5 stars). Otherwise, great app! - phone used iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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Response from developer
Hi, thank you for your review. To shoot in ProRAW make sure “Raw+HEIC” is selected in Camera1 settings, under “File format”, *and* “use ProRAW if available” is also selected. You should then have 2 files in your camera roll: one raw, one heic. Note that not all lenses support raw capture. If this doesn’t work, feel free to send an email using the “technical support” link in the settings. Happy new year!
Excellent App
This is my favorite camera app. Absolutely fantastic.
This app will make you a better photographer!
This is an amazing app. It fits a fully functioning multi lens camera with a full set of filters shooting in black and white on to your phone. The design and execution is flawless. I am an avid black and white amateur photographer using film and I love the way this app helps me to pre-visualize the photo before I take it. I can’t recommend this app too highly!
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An exemplary camera app
One wants a camera app to at least take good pictures and have a sensible, attractive user interface. Camera1 is all that, but “goes to 11.” Plus it gives you manual control over a number of parameters.
You can simply point and shoot and get a sophisticated, artsy, filmy photo with great resolution. But with only a wee bit more attentiveness, you can tweak the focus, exposure, and contrast right on the main screen. The controls are big and hard to miss. The switch from tele to normal to wide is there, too. The UI is only two layers deep, so it’s easy to get at a variety of file types plus a great selection of aspect ratios. The virtual color filters are as true-to-analogue-life as they come. Genius.
There are additional luxuries with this Porsche of iPhone camera apps. Your response time is enhanced by full-screen shutter. Icing on the cake for us control freaks is zebra-stripe exposure warnings, so you blow out your highs only if you want to.
Specialized. Elegant. Inspiring.
You can simply point and shoot and get a sophisticated, artsy, filmy photo with great resolution. But with only a wee bit more attentiveness, you can tweak the focus, exposure, and contrast right on the main screen. The controls are big and hard to miss. The switch from tele to normal to wide is there, too. The UI is only two layers deep, so it’s easy to get at a variety of file types plus a great selection of aspect ratios. The virtual color filters are as true-to-analogue-life as they come. Genius.
There are additional luxuries with this Porsche of iPhone camera apps. Your response time is enhanced by full-screen shutter. Icing on the cake for us control freaks is zebra-stripe exposure warnings, so you blow out your highs only if you want to.
Specialized. Elegant. Inspiring.
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Response from developer
Wow, thank you, I am touched. It’s amazing to see my app reaching its target audience so perfectly. Thank you thank you thank you
Awesome
Have only used this for a short while but find it very good.
