Camera1 - Black & White Camera

Camera1 - Black & White Camera

The creative B&W camera

128 ratings
62 reviews
$6.99 $4.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2015
  • July 23, 2026
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This app offers a dedicated manual camera experience for black and white photography. It provides full creative control over contrast and exposure in real-time, allowing users to develop their vision before capturing the shot. Users can also manually adjust focus and exposure for professional-quality monochrome images.

Black and white photography only
Manual focus and exposure control
Real-time contrast and exposure adjustments
Live histogram and over-exposure warning
Support for RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, and JPEG formats
Zen mode for distraction-free shooting
Multiple crop formats and grid views
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What's New in Camera1

2.12.0

July 23, 2026

This release improves compatibility with iOS 26 and iPhone 17 & Pro models, with support for lockscreen launch and support for iPhone 16 and later Pro camera controls. Fix an issue preventing from capturing TIFF files in some cases. Camera roll UI improvements. Introducing support for high resolution capture (48MP) on supported devices, a new lock screen widget, fixes a few bugs and adds some performance improvements. If you enjoy Camera1, please consider writing a review on the App Store every time you upgrade the app. Positive reviews improve our ranking and help new users learn about the app so we greatly appreciate them. If you have feedback or a question about the app, email us at feedback@camera1.app and we'll get back to you. --- Camera1 v2.12.0 - Improved colour accuracy on some devices Camera1 v2.11.0 - Improved compatility with iOS 26 and iPhone 17 models - Bug fixes and Performance improvements Camera1 v2.10.0 - Fix capture resolution not restored in some cases - Add setting to disable shutter sound if possible Camera1 v2.9.1 - Fix widget display issue Camera1 v2.9.0 - Support iOS 18 lockscreen widget, and Camera Control button on iPhone 16 Pros Camera1 v2.8.1 - Minor bug fix related to HEIF / JPEG file format selection Camera1 v2.8.0 - support for high-resolution capture (48MP) on supported devices, lock screen widget, bug fixes Camera1 v2.7.0 - iOS widget Camera1 v2.6.2 - Fix several issues related to settings restoration Camera1 v2.6.1 - Fix issue with front / back camera switching on some device models Camera1 v2.6.0 - ProRAW, deep fusion and Smart HDR on supported devices. Improved camera roll experience. Camera1 v2.5.2 - Fix an issue with switching between front and back cameras Camera1 v2.5.1 - Fix an issue with image display when using image formats Camera1 v2.5.0 - Overexposure warning (zebras) - Fix RAW image sharing from camera roll - Bug fixes and performance improvements Camera1 v2.3.4 - Add lens selector menu, available on multi-lens devices - Fix RAW file sharing/export from withing the app Camera1 v2.2.3 - Support for ultrawide-angle lens Camera1 v2.2.2 - iOS 13 compatibility update - Fix camera settings restoration Camera1 v2.2.0 - iPhone X compatibility update - New setting option to disable auto-exposure lock when using exposure compensation Camera1 v2.1.2 - Device compatibility update Camera1 v2.1.1 - Fixes an issue with some settings preservation Camera1 v2.1.0 - Image orientation bug on specific devices / crop ratio configurations - Minor bug fixes and performance improvements - New app icon Camera1 v2.0.0 - Add support for telephoto lens capture on dual-lens systems (e.g. iPhone 7+) - RAW + JPEG image capture (RAW contains color information, JPEG processed by Camera1) - TIFF image capture - New "golden triangle" grid - Improved focus aid - Bug fixes and performance improvement Camera1 v1.5.1 - Bug fixes and performance improvements Camera1 v1.5.0 - Color contrast filters for BW - Spot auto-exposure: drag auto buttons in picture for spot exposure or focus - Frame and grid display - Bug fixes and performance improvements

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User reviews

No film simulation?

The app is relatively easy to use. It has manual aperture and focus controls but the lock function is really confusing. It actually doesn’t seem to work for aperture. If I click lock and change the slider nothing happens. But what’s a killer is that it has no film simulation. I’m a long time b/w film photographer and switched over to the Fuji X1 series for b/w photography. Their film grain is excellent. Was hoping for an app which gives me this. So far Halide is excellent but $20 per year so no thank you. The search continues.
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A very handy camera app

The standard Apple camera app will take black and white photos, so why bother with Camera1?
Two reasons:
1. It’s just really handy to have a dedicated black and white camera app. No fiddling with settings, it’s just ready to go.
2. Camera1 has a great range of pre-set photo sizes, especially the really wide one. So again, simple to use.
I have this app installed on my iPhone and both iPads. Highly recommended!
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Response from developer

Thank you for these kind words, it’s comments like these which make it all worthwhile. Stay safe too!

Sehr gute Schwarz-Weiss App

Top Schwarz-Weiss App mit minimalistischem Interface das volle Konzentration auf das Motiv erlaubt. Die Farbfilter sind sehr realistisch umgesetzt.
Ich würde mir noch wünschen, dass das Autofokusfeld im Interface angezeigt und verschoben werden kann.
Camera1 eine tolle App für Fotografen die eine realistische S/W Umsetzung wünschen
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Best camera in your pocket

I have had many cameras in all formats and fell in love with black and white photography. It can be a steep learning curve. This photo app lets you go through the process step by step and allows you to see the results on screen. You can make beautiful photos with a camera that you always have with you. It’s in your pocket.
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Très interessant mais...

Il semble que le stabilisateur d'image ne soit pas géré et mes photos sont souvent floues, ce qui n'est pas le cas avec l'application native sur l'iphone.

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FAQ

What does Camera1 do?

Camera1 is a dedicated manual camera app for iPhone that focuses exclusively on black and white photography. It provides users with full creative control over contrast and exposure in real-time, allowing them to compose and adjust their shots before taking them. The app aims to help users develop their ability to 'see' in monochrome.

What are the key features of Camera1?

Key features include real-time contrast and exposure adjustments, manual focus and exposure overrides, live histograms with over-exposure warnings, and support for various professional file formats like RAW, ProRAW, and TIFF. It also offers a Zen mode for focused shooting, multiple crop formats, and grid views.

How much does Camera1 cost?

The application is a paid app. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

What devices is Camera1 compatible with?

Camera1 is designed for iPhone. It takes full advantage of device camera hardware and supports advanced iOS image processing like Deep Fusion and Smart HDR on supported devices. It also offers features like multi-lens support and high-resolution capture.

What are the common use cases for Camera1?

This app is ideal for photographers who want to master black and white photography, experiment with high-key and low-key lighting, and have precise manual control over their shots. It's also suitable for those who want to capture images in RAW or ProRAW formats for extensive post-processing in applications like Photoshop or Lightroom.