Filmic Firstlight - Photo App

Filmic Firstlight - Photo App

Modern Photos with Analog Vibe

870 ratings
146 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 8, 2019
  • January 23, 2025
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This camera app offers a creative and fun photography experience with custom film simulations and adaptive film grain. It provides advanced yet approachable controls for focus, exposure, and image aesthetics, allowing users to capture and share stunning photos with a vintage analog vibe without extensive post-editing.

Custom film simulations
Adaptive film grain
Live analytics
Manual focus and exposure controls
Vintage film looks
Burst mode
DNG, TIFF, JPG, HEIC export
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What's New in Filmic Firstlight

1.5.1

January 23, 2025

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Subscription plans

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User reviews

Canceled at 5 days into trial.

Charged me anyway- app is bad

Awful

Shameless cash grab with no features added since this was killed off.

Not recommended

I have as of yet not been able to find a decent photography app for IOS that doesn't charge a subscription, that's important because 99% of features like manual mode do NOT require a backend server and because a phone camera is the camera most people have with them and thus will learn with, this not only makes it economical to learn with a real camera that doesn't cost per month to use but also many photogs may accidentally keep paying for this even after switching to a real camera.

These apps are a faux pas, buy a real camera and save the subscription for Adobe or a decent cloud storage plan, which is one of the most important things a photographer should pay for.
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How about an update??

Almost a year has passed since the last update. I hoping for better image quality (especially with the 5x camera) and ProRAW files by themselves instead of being paired with HEIF or JPEG.

Terribly frustrating

Works ok but could use more features especially if it’s a subscription. However, I won’t be paying for it simply because the app is worthless if you have limited cell or WiFi service. Weak signals resulted in the app taking several minutes in some cases to open/switch to and resulted in too many missed shots. Maybe this was the app trying to verify my subscription status
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

RAW files appear blurry

Bug

Incompatibility with iPhone 14 Pro

Bug

Inconsistent behavior with lens switching

Bug

Inability to export DNG files

Bug

HDR setting resets on app launch

Bug

Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to save preferred filters

Feature

White balance control

Feature

Longer shutter speed

Feature

Digital zoom

Feature

Horizontal shooting

Feature

Focus stacking

Feature

Wireless tethering

Feature

FAQ

What does Filmic Firstlight do?

Filmic Firstlight is a photo camera app designed to make live photography fun and creative. It combines custom film simulations, adaptive film grain, and live analytics to offer an advanced yet approachable camera experience. The app allows users to capture photos with a vintage analog vibe directly in-camera, reducing the need for extensive editing.

What are the key features of Filmic Firstlight?

Key features include custom film simulations that mimic authentic film stocks, dynamically generated film grain for a natural look, and advanced controls for focus and exposure. Users can also utilize features like vignette, lens selection, burst mode, timer, grid overlays, and various aspect ratios. The app supports multiple export formats including DNG, TIFF, JPG, and HEIC.

Is Filmic Firstlight free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a range of features for capturing photos. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or additional content may require a purchase to unlock.

What devices is Filmic Firstlight compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. Specific camera and lens support can be device-dependent, meaning not all features may be available on every smartphone. HDR control, for example, is supported on iPhone Xs Max, Xs, Xr, and newer models. It also supports volume button shutter and most Bluetooth camera shutter remotes.

What are common use cases for Filmic Firstlight?

This app is ideal for users who want to capture photographs with a distinct analog or vintage aesthetic without spending a lot of time editing later. It's perfect for those who appreciate the look and feel of traditional film photography but want the convenience of a digital camera. It's also useful for photographers who want precise control over focus and exposure directly in the camera.