# Arsenal 2

> Intelligent remote control and assistant for DSLR/mirrorless cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by North of You, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [North of You, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298801925)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.45/5 from 817 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 481 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-12-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364/reviews.md

## What is Arsenal 2?

Arsenal 2 is an intelligent assistant for your DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Arsenal 2 app provides you with complete remote control of Arsenal and your camera.

NEVER MISS THE PERFECT SHOT: Like your own personal photography assistant, Arsenal lets you focus on the parts of photography you love while it takes care of the rest. In Smart Mode, Arsenal 2’s machine learning algorithm understands the scene you’re shooting, chooses smart settings, and fine tunes them using 18 different environmental factors. 

GET COMPLETE CONTROL: When you want full creative control, Arsenal 2’s Manual Mode turns your smartphone into the world’s best wireless camera remote. Set your camera’s shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. See a live preview of your shot. And trigger the shutter... all from up to 100 feet away!

TAKE GREAT SHOTS IN TRICKY LIGHT: Capture scenes with High Dynamic Range (HDR) without spending hours in front of your computer. Arsenal 2 automates advanced exposure stacking techniques.

KEEP EVERYTHING SHARP: With focus stacking, you can get your entire scene in sharp focus.

CAPTURE STUNNING TIMELAPSES: Arsenal 2 makes capturing “holy grail” timelapses a breeze. Simply start your timelapse and let Arsenal 2 adjust the exposure as the light changes for a smooth day-to-night transition. You can even preview your timelapse while it’s being recorded.

WORKS WITH MOST POPULAR CAMERA MODELS: Arsenal 2 fully supports nearly 100 popular DSLR and mirrorless camera models from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. To see if your camera is supported, visit https://witharsenal.com/supported-cameras

You can learn more about Arsenal 2 at https://witharsenal.com

## Key features

- Smart Mode with machine learning scene analysis
- Full manual camera control via smartphone
- Live shot preview
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) automation
- Focus stacking for sharp images
- Automated timelapse capture
- Remote shutter trigger up to 100 feet

## What do users think of Arsenal 2?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Immediate results, focused, clear, perfect shots
- 🔍 Helpful for settings and viewing results
- 📷 Exceptional product, helps improve photography
- 👍 Wonderful controller and app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and disconnects frequently
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer cameras
- 🤔 Unclear how to use features, lacking tutorials
- 🔍 Poor image quality from stacking/processing features
- 🤖 AI-powered features (e.g. Deep Color) don't work well

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fails to save/load panoramic files
- Incompatible with certain camera models/lenses
- Night mode turns off camera during 'star focus'
- Upside down/portrait orientation issues with phone mount

**Most requested features**

- Add support for GPS data
- Improve panorama functionality
- Implement true BULB mode support
- Provide raw/DNG file output for stacked images
- Add iPad app version with larger interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364/reviews.md

### 3/5 — iPad need work

*2026-02-23, version 2.1.25*

iPad could use some more work. Needs to rotate with full view, at the rotation. Currently you have to till your head to see it correctly. If you rotate the iPad, you get a bad resolution.

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2026-02-15, version 2.1.25*

The program is not user-friendly and I wouldn’t not recommend anybody to buy it

### 5/5 — A new lease on life for my R8 thanks to Arsenal.

*2025-11-12, version 2.1.25*

I had pretty much relegated my Canon R8 to the camera bag save for special occasions.  For pretty much everything, my iPhone sufficed.  I have a decent setup, highlighted by a Canon 200-800 lens.  To say it is fiddly would be an understatement and it is work to get an image out of it.  Then I discovered Arsenal Pro 2 and the Arsenal 2 software that turns my phone and R8 into, for me, a camera saver. Out of the box, I did a walkabout in my Old Town neighborhood.  Then, just for kicks, I tried it with my 200-800.  While I still have somewhat of a learning curve setting up native camera settings to optimize the images, I was literally able to get the package to perform like never before.  The Arsenal works best when paired with this software and my iPhone, but there is a handheld mode that allows you to run sans phone…which for my walkabout - or for daily use - is perfect. Have not tried any of the stacking features next…but to this point, Arsenal has given my R8 a new lease on life…imagine if your iPhone camera was…a better camera.  That is exactly what the Arsenal Pro 2 turns your mirrorless or DSLR camera into.  Bravo.  Keep up the good work.

### 4/5 — Sería la respeta

*2025-06-23, version 2.1.19*

Si estuviese en español

### 4/5 — Doesn’t stay connected to camera

*2025-04-12, version 2.1.17*

This thing takes one shot, and loses connection to camera or locks up. Focus stack, gets one pic then locks up and loses connection to camera. I will try a different cable, someone else said their cables are junk. We shall see.
Update: I finally got it to connect and stay connected, but only if both camera and arsenal have charged batteries. I had 25% charge on camera, but a fresh battery in and it worked great. But that means holy grail timelapse may suffer on long timelapse shots.

### 5/5 — First Outdoor Shot

*2025-03-15, version 2.1.17*

First time using it outside after just receiving it a week ago and it froze.  Blue light showed power was on but couldn’t turn it off.  Would not connect to app even though it found the WiFi name.  I was able to get 1 photo and then it froze.  No 10 second hold on button, no WiFi. App completely froze too.  I reached out to their support and will update when I hear back.  Update—— recent shooting everything worked for the entire time and results were great!!!

### 2/5 — Good idea, terrible execution

*2024-12-28, version 2.1.4*

It crashes way too often. Also it doesn’t support my new camera canon r5 I. I contacted customer support for update she just give you lukewarm response saying we are working on it without any concrete timeline. This thing has become an expensive brick

### 1/5 — It just doesn’t work.

*2024-12-26, version 2.1.4*

The promise is great. And once in a while it’ll pull off a great shot. But that’s at the expense of mass frustration during which I could have captured many pictures myself and done better in post-processing. The one feature I really wanted to work (pseudo-long exposure) remains totally unusable despite multiple support tickets, sample submissions and even video of it misbehaving going back over a year. Bottom line, save your money. Use traditional techniques.

Update Jan ‘24. Long exposure mode still non-functional.

Update Dec ‘24. Long exposure mode still borked.

### 4/5 — It does what it suppose to do …

*2024-12-13, version 2.1.4*

I own both the Arsenal 1 & 2 and I am not that disappointed with either product. With that being said, I’m still hoping for a true iPad version of this app. I find the “real estate,” aka the image of this app on my iPad to be too small for my liking, which in turn limits the use of this device to only special occasions, which doesn’t occur very often.

### 3/5 — Seem OK

*2024-06-08, version 2.0.73*

Not much help in explaining how to use it. I am finding that I have to scour the Internet to find out how to use the features.

## Frequently asked questions about Arsenal 2

### What does Arsenal 2 do?

Arsenal 2 is an intelligent assistant and remote control for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It allows you to control your camera settings, trigger the shutter, and offers automated features for challenging photography like HDR, focus stacking, and timelapses.

### What are the key features of Arsenal 2?

Key features include Smart Mode with AI scene analysis, full manual camera control from your smartphone, live shot preview, HDR automation, focus stacking for sharp images, and automated timelapse capture with exposure adjustments.

### How much does Arsenal 2 cost?

Based on the provided information, Arsenal 2 is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

### Which cameras are compatible with Arsenal 2?

Arsenal 2 supports nearly 100 popular DSLR and mirrorless camera models from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. You can check the official website at https://witharsenal.com/supported-cameras for a complete list.

### What are common use cases for Arsenal 2?

Common use cases include capturing perfect shots in tricky lighting conditions with HDR, achieving full scene sharpness with focus stacking, creating smooth day-to-night timelapses, and having complete wireless remote control of your camera from up to 100 feet away.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.25 — 2025-08-21

- Fixed an issue with the date not being assigned correctly to stacked and deepcolor photos
- Fixed an issue where Arsenal could get stuck processing photos

### 2.1.19 — 2025-04-26

- Added support for the Sony ZV-E1
- Assorted bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.1.17 — 2025-01-06

- Added support for new cameras: Canon R50, Canon R100, Nikon Z50ii, Sony A1 ii
- Made a big improvement to the stitching quality and consistency of panoramas
- Fixed a few app crashes and general stability improvements
- Fixed an issue saving DeepColor photos automatically under Manage Photo Storage

### 2.1.4 — 2024-09-23

Update Pano for IOS 18.

### 2.1.2 — 2024-08-20

- Added better handling of attempting to take photos when the camera is on video or S&Q modes
- Fixed a bug when canceling a panorama

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