# Fjorden Camera — Manual Controls + RAW

> Manual iPhone camera controls and RAW photo capture app. (iPhone/iPad app by Fjorden Electra AS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fjorden-camera/id1542528184 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fjorden Electra AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542528486)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.28/5 from 1,195 App Store ratings · 334 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fjorden-camera/id1542528184/reviews.md

## What is Fjorden Camera?

Fjorden Camera is the companion app to the Fjorden Grip, a compact and ergonomic attachment that lets you handle and shoot your iPhone like a DSLR—without the added bulk. Enjoy tactile controls to adjust shutter speed, aperture, and zoom. Use the two-step shutter button to capture moments with more control. 

Learn more about the grip at Fjorden.co.
 
++ FEATURES ++

• Manual camera controls
• Exposure compensation
• ISO & shutter speed
• White balance (preset & fully manual)
• Assisted & manual focus
	• Face detection
	• Focus peaking
• Composition tools
• Digital zoom
• One-handed UI
• Dynamic type support
• Shoot in ProRAW**, RAW, JPG & HEIF
• EXIF/Metadata viewer

**ProRAW requires iPhone 12/13/14/15/16 Pro / Pro Max

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Thank you for choosing our app! We greatly appreciate your support. 

If you enjoy using our app, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance our app and provide an even better experience for you and other users.

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please don’t hesitate to get in touch → team@fjorden.co.


Privacy policy: https://fjorden.co/privacy
Terms of Use: https://fjorden.co/terms

## Key features

- Manual camera controls
- Exposure compensation
- ISO & shutter speed adjustment
- Assisted & manual focus
- Shoot in ProRAW, RAW, JPG & HEIF
- One-handed UI

## What do users think of Fjorden Camera?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent camera app
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls
- 📷 Transforms iPhone into a pro camera
- 🤩 Impressive image quality
- 🤖 Responsive and stable app
- 💻 Great integration with Fjorden grip

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔌 Battery draining issues
- 🔒 Requires purchase of Fjorden grip to use
- 🔍 Limited manual controls compared to DSLR
- 🤯 Confusing setup process without grip
- 🔧 Poor customer support and communication

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connectivity issues with Fjorden grip
- Zoom feature getting stuck or not working properly
- Settings not saving consistently
- Freezing and crashing when switching between modes
- Compatibility problems with newer iPhone models

**Most requested features**

- Video recording mode
- Advanced white balance controls
- Customizable camera shortcuts
- Faster zoom functionality
- Improved portrait mode and depth control
- Compatibility with more third-party lenses

## Recent user reviews (10 of 334)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fjorden-camera/id1542528184/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Developers don’t care

*2026-08-11, version 2.6.2*

This app and grip combined, could have been superb. However, since the lieca acquisition, users voices have been ignored. Just take a look at https://fjorden.notit.io, it’s clear what users want vs what features are actually developed. Take burst mode for example, it’s been requested for 5 years! Shame really, I was early adopter and still love the hardware, the software lets it down. My 3 stars reflect the fact that if you believe the story and buy in to the potential, despite all the promise of listening to users, I feel they’ve had my money and they don’t!

### 1/5 — A fragile product

*2026-07-30, version 2.6.2*

Technically very fragile with the hinged element breaking and making the entire unit useless.  
However, top score to the service department for sending a new unit within days of raising the issue.
The only regret is that they sent the same product, ie it’s still a fragile product.

### 5/5 — What the hell?

*2026-07-20, version 2.6.2*

So after the most recent updated I only get to use this camera for 30 days
Ive had it for a long time now - its my to go    to camera - I’ve used it without  the grip and now all of a sudden I only get 30 day?

### 4/5 — Got the app to use with Fjorden camera grip

*2026-07-17, version 2.6.2*

A bit of a shaky start but I’m happy with the grip and the app

The grip is well made, less bulky than its competitors and with easy to use controls. It integrates well with the app which is fairly intuitive after a bit of trial and error.

 I have been using it for 4-5 days with no problems on iPhones 16 Pro.

The grip fits to a Fjorden iPhone MagSafe case which is provided, but it does not use a magnet to secure the grip . There are two studs on the grip which fit into locating holes on the case and a third push button stud into a third hole to secure it firmly.

I contacted Fjorden support for my setup problem and got a quick helpful response

I found that it is important to follow the installation instructions. A clear user guide booklet is provided. I made the mistake of powering on the grip before starting the app.  This messed up the Bluetooth connection. When I reset everything and followed the instructions it works fine. The grip connects to the app when it is powered on.  

The battery for the grip is a CR2032 coin type. The plastic holder is very tight and I found that the supplied plastic  battery removal was useless. You need something like a small flat blade screw driver but even then it felt like I might break something.

### 5/5 — Brilliant piece of kit

*2026-07-08, version 2.6.2*

High quality and easy to use. Whilst I may use the phone camera without engaging the grip, it is so good to have it available when I want to customise my shot. It absolutely does what it says on the box. Cannot fault it

### 5/5 — Simply Elegant

*2026-07-06, version 2.6.2*

The Fjorden Grip & Fjorden Camera app are simply elegant in design and execution. Kudos to Dr Victor Henning and all those at Fjorden. Brilliant work!

As a longtime DSLR photographer, the grip and app feel completely comfortable and intuitive. 

The grip and app have vastly improved the quality and performance of my iPhone as a camera that can still fit easily in my pocket, always ready and at hand. 

Fjorden has helped take my iPhone mobile photography to a whole new level. I keep the Fjorden Grip attached to my iPhone - always! I love it! 

¡¡Thanks mucho!!

### 5/5 — Effective because the designers made all the right choices

*2026-07-04, version 2.6.2*

A brilliant design: within it’s wonderfully compact body, the FJORDEN incorporates the controls one most wants in a convenient easily used form. A wonderfully effective way to give the users the controls they most need to have the iPhone be as close to a real camera as one can imagine. BRILLIANT.

### 1/5 — Not free

*2026-05-10, version 2.6.1*

Forced to purchase some stupid grip to use.

### 5/5 — What to say..

*2026-04-10, version 2.6.1*

People complain; I don't.

### 5/5 — Get The Fjorden Grip

*2026-04-08, version 2.6.1*

Incredibly powerful zoom and AI processing. The magsafe mount and controls are so much better than the stupid Apple stripe that leaves you fumbling exactly when you need control.

## Frequently asked questions about Fjorden Camera

### What does Fjorden Camera do?

Fjorden Camera is a companion app that offers advanced manual controls for your iPhone camera, allowing you to adjust settings like shutter speed, aperture, and zoom. It enables shooting in professional formats like ProRAW and RAW, giving you more creative freedom.

### What are the key features of Fjorden Camera?

Key features include manual control over ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, and white balance. It also offers assisted and manual focus with focus peaking, composition tools, digital zoom, and the ability to shoot in ProRAW, RAW, JPG, and HEIF formats.

### Is Fjorden Camera free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models within the application's description.

### What devices are compatible with Fjorden Camera?

The app is designed for iPhone. Specific features like ProRAW require newer iPhone models, such as the iPhone 12/13/14/15/16 Pro / Pro Max. The app also supports dynamic type for adjustable text sizes.

### How does Fjorden Camera enhance iPhone photography?

It provides DSLR-like manual controls, allowing for precise adjustments that are not available in the native camera app. Shooting in RAW formats also preserves more image data, offering greater flexibility during post-processing and editing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.2 — 2026-05-11

— Fix a rare issue when updating the firmware on certain grips

### 2.6.1 — 2026-02-20

— Fix depth capture on iPhone 17 Pro models running iOS 26.3 or later

### 2.6.0 — 2025-10-06

— Support for the new telephoto (4× and 8×) lenses on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

### 2.5.0 — 2025-06-11

NEW FJORDEN GRIP FIRMWARE

— Adjustable sleep time
— No more constant volume command, volume-/volume+ on shutter press to not mute audio
— No more duplicate shutter events

### 2.4.1 — 2025-03-13

— Add ability to try the app for 30 days before buying a Fjorden Grip
— Fix sharing to Instagram
— Fix an issue where AE/AF lock would not engage when half-pressing the shutter button

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