# Dolly Zoom CAM — Vertigo video effect

> App for creating cinematic vertigo/dolly zoom video effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Denis Prokopchuk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolly-zoom-cam/id1477057052 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Denis Prokopchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/939216566)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 17 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English
- Released: 2019-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolly-zoom-cam/id1477057052/reviews.md

## What is Dolly Zoom CAM?

Create captivating mini videos with vertigo effect.
Shoot with a cinematic special effect Dolly Zoom, previously not available without special equipment.

Find something (or someone!), press the capture button and move smoothly towards the object or away from the object so that the object does not change its size.

The Dolly Zoom Effect is achieved by zooming a zoom lens to adjust the angle of view while the camera dollies (moves) toward or away from the subject in such a way as to keep the subject the same size in the frame throughout. It sounds complicated, but our application takes all the work for itself. This effect is also known as the Hitchcock effect, which first applied it when shooting his film “Vertigo”.

FEATURES
• Select an effect mode - zoom in or zoom out. Try both options.
• Set the time for movie shooting. The shorter the time, the faster you need to move the camera toward or away from the subject.
• Change the strength of the effect - the original zoom. The distance to the subject during movie shooting.
• Shoot vertically or horizontally.
• Share videos or save them in your Camera Roll to share them later.
• Simple design allows you to instantly start shooting and does not interfere with your creativity.

Download the app and start create videos! Registration and account are not required.

## Key features

- Vertigo video effect
- Dolly zoom effect
- Select zoom in/out mode
- Set movie shooting time
- Adjust effect strength
- Shoot vertically or horizontally
- Save and share videos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reversed Dolly Zoom Effect | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dolly Zoom CAM?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🤩 Great effects (Hitchcock/MJ Thriller)
- ✨ "Dolly Zoom" effect
- 👍 "Top" app
- 👍 "Nice app"
- 👍 "Very nice app"
- 👍 "Great! no gimmicks"
- 👍 "Super program!"
- 👍 "Cool effects!"
- 👍 "Dope app!"
- 👍 "Superb"
- 👍 "Amazing"
- 👍 "Best app ever"
- 👍 "So funny app"
- 👍 "Wow, seriously nice app"
- 👍 "Cool zoom"
- 👍 "Is amazing app"
- 👍 "Прикольное приложение"
- 👍 "Super"
- 👍 "Классное приложение"
- 👍 "Beautiful cinematic effect"
- 👍 "Focus is super"
- 👍 "Great app"
- 👍 "Works well"
- 👍 "Good job"

**Cons**

- 😞 In-app purchase disappointment
- 😞 Not happy with purchase
- 😞 "Not a great experience"
- 😞 "Its okay but"
- 😞 "Impossible to focus"
- 😞 "Tak i ne poluchilsya etot effekt"
- 😞 "Ne delaet efekty"
- 😞 "Reverse dolly zoom costs money"
- 😞 "Pure Crap"
- 😞 "Waste of time and energy"
- 😞 "Does not correspond to what it promises"
- 😞 "Propaganda enganosa"
- 😞 "No longer saves full length"
- 😞 "Speed of zoom movement too slow"
- 😞 "Le falta un temporizador"
- 😞 "Kind of works but...."
- 😞 "Needs improvement"

**Commonly reported bugs**

- In-App purchase not working as expected
- Cannot get the desired effect
- Effects not working
- Purchased effect not available
- App does not save full video length
- Reverse dolly zoom was free, now costs money

**Most requested features**

- Remotely press record
- Lock focus or tap to focus subject
- Ability to adjust zoom
- Add more options
- Add a wide-angle lens
- Allow user to toggle grid size
- Improve zoom speed with a slider
- Add a timer
- Add reframing stabilization
- Scan the subject 3D
- Allow recording to continue after zoom effect
- Video tutorial on how to use the app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolly-zoom-cam/id1477057052/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Alles bestens 👍

*2026-05-07*

Mach das was es soll und bin sehr zufrieden damit👌

### 5/5 — 🔥

*2024-09-05*

Nice and slow

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2024-07-06, version 1.2*

I love how simple and easy it is to use. I do wish you could remotely press record

### 5/5 — Top

*2024-04-25*

🤩🤩🤩🤩

### 1/5 — Not Happy

*2024-04-22, version 1.2*

I bought the in-App purchase for £2.99 and I am not happy, not a great experience.

### 1/5 — Its okay but

*2024-02-26*

IT REALLY needs a lock focus or tap to focus subject. Sometimes it’s impossible to focus it

### 5/5 — 3,99$ well spent

*2024-01-13, version 1.2*

Great Hitchcock or MJ Thriller effect  !

### 5/5 — Dolly Zoom

*2024-01-09*

Приложение 👍

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2023-06-10, version 1.2*

Very nice app

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2023-03-04, version 1.2*

Very nice app

## Frequently asked questions about Dolly Zoom CAM

### What is the Dolly Zoom CAM app?

Dolly Zoom CAM is a mobile application that allows users to create captivating mini videos with a cinematic vertigo effect, also known as the dolly zoom or Hitchcock effect. It simplifies the process of achieving this complex visual technique without the need for specialized equipment.

### How does the dolly zoom effect work in the app?

The app guides you to select an effect mode (zoom in or zoom out), set a shooting time, and then move your camera smoothly towards or away from a subject while keeping it the same size in the frame. The app handles the technical adjustments to create the illusion.

### Is Dolly Zoom CAM free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering in-app purchases for additional features or content. Registration and an account are not required to start creating videos.

### What devices is Dolly Zoom CAM compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility requirements, but it is designed for mobile devices. Users can shoot videos vertically or horizontally and save them to their device's camera roll.

### What are some common use cases for the dolly zoom effect?

The dolly zoom effect is often used to create a sense of unease, disorientation, or to emphasize a character's psychological state in films. In this app, it can be used for creative storytelling, dramatic social media posts, or unique visual effects in personal videos.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2020-01-28

Cosmetic changes.

### 1.1 — 2019-09-28

Now the application looks brilliant on the new version iOS 13.

### 1.0 — 2019-09-05

No release notes.

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