ca-mera

ca-mera

Cellular Automaton Camera

29 ratings
109 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 16, 2017
  • June 2, 2022

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This app transforms your camera's live feed into unique, black and white pixelated images using a cellular automaton. Customize the output by adjusting automaton direction, resolution, brightness, and fidelity. Unlock advanced features through optional ad viewing.

Cellular automaton image generation
Black and white pixelated output
Adjustable automaton direction
Customizable resolution
Control input brightness
Adjust input fidelity
Selfie mode
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What's New in ca

2.0

June 2, 2022

Supports all current iPhones and iPads Works now also with iOS 14 and higher Unlock features from ca-mera+

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User reviews

It’s great, but……

Where’s ca-mera+? You can only get the basic version on the app store.

Watermark

Please add the option to remove the watermark (premium/ads)

Interesting

Really interesting and fluent in its production.

Well done.

Danke für die tolle App!

Ich finde die App wirklich fantastisch, man muss sich allerdings auf die spezielle Ästhetik einlassen. Dann bietet sich aber ein weites Feld von ganz neuen Realitäten. Christoph

Cool app! Just a few additions would make it top notch!

Great app. If you could just add processing for existing camera roll images and possible video processing? Then it would be perfect.

UPDATE 6/22: Yes! The dev is still updating! The new + version of the app has matured so much, bought it right away. Still hoping for processing of images & videos from the camera roll or iOS share or Files file system in the future for post processing.

Update: App seems to be forgotten? Hope the dev gets back into making their app better.
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Reported Bugs

6 issues

App crashes on launch with iOS 14 (iPhone XS)

Bug

Black screen on startup (some devices)

Bug

Crashes on iPhone X

Bug

Display issues on iPhone 6s with iOS 12.1

Bug

Incompatibility with older iOS versions

Bug

Inconsistent filter performance

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Requested Features

12 requests

Video recording functionality

Feature

Import and process photos from camera roll

Feature

Remove watermark option (premium feature)

Feature

Post-processing for existing images and videos

Feature

Auto mode for quicker photo capture

Feature

Automatic album organization for saved photos

Feature

Old OS window border frame option

Feature

Additional color options (RGB palette)

Feature

API access for personal projects

Feature

Clearer/higher quality output

Feature

More language support

Feature

iPhone X/XS Max interface optimization

Feature

FAQ

What does the ca-mera app do?

The ca-mera app uses a cellular automaton to interpret the brightness values of your camera's live stream. This process generates unique, black and white, pixelated images with distinct patterns.

How can I customize the images created by ca-mera?

You can customize the appearance of the pictures by controlling several parameters. These include the automaton application direction, the resolution of the output, the input brightness, and the input fidelity, which determines how freely the automaton runs.

Is ca-mera a free app?

Yes, the core functionality of ca-mera is free to use. Advanced features, similar to those found in the ca-mera+ app, can be unlocked by watching handcrafted advertisements within the app.

What kind of output can I expect from ca-mera?

You can expect to receive black and white, pixelated images. These images are characterized by unique patterns generated by the specific cellular automaton (Wolfram rule 126) used by the app.