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Camera1 - Black & White Camera

Camera1 - Black & White Camera

The creative B&W camera

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59 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2015
  • March 24, 2026

Developer

Sebastien Ardon
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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

2.11.0

March 24, 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 and high-resolution (48MP) 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 v2.11.0 - 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 v2.8.2 - Support iOS 17 zero shutter lag, responsive capture. Minor bug fixes. 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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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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rgroomerrgroomer

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.
AlainGérardAlainGérard

Great B&W Camera. Probably needs an update?

Lots of controls here to dial in exactly what you need. My only complaint and maybe why I don’t use it that often is that it feels like it could use an update. When trying to swipe up out of the app, it never really works perfectly. It’ll take me a few times to hop to another app.
happyrobothappyrobot

Awesome app, quick feedback

This is an incredible idea for an app and could actually make me leave the film camera at home some days, or even indefinitely when traveling. Will be testing it out this week.

Some immediate feedback:

I would love to be able to choose the “focal length” for each shot. I only have 3 options now, ultra-wide - normal - tele. I’d love to pick like 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, etc.

Second, the app crashes when I’m also saving raw files, and I click the camera roll in the top while the photos are still processing and loading.

Will update the review as I shoot with it all this week on vacation! Looking forward to it.
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Rob IllerucisRob Illerucis

Terrible

I was very disappointed with the purchase. No portrait mode, no film grain, terrible user interface. This is probably the worst camera app I have ever used.
DearUniverseDearUniverse

Response from developer

Well, I’m sorry that happened. Did you read the description before buying ? It details all the features. Feel free to request a refund I suppose.

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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.