# Helicon FBT

> Automated focus bracketing extension tube for macro photography. (iPhone/iPad app by Helicon Soft s.r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-fbt/id1109286104 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Helicon Soft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957334043)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-fbt/id1109286104/reviews.md

## What is Helicon FBT?

Helicon FB Tube is an extension tube with integrated electronic microcontroller designed to enable automated focus bracketing in single or continuous shooting modes. 

Mounted on the camera in the same way as a usual macro extension tube, Helicon FB Tube automatically shifts the focus by one step with each shot thus producing a stack of images of unlimited length that can be rendered into a fully-focused image.

## Key features

- Automated focus bracketing
- Single or continuous shooting modes
- Image stacking for full focus
- Macro photography enhancement
- Electronic microcontroller integration

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-fbt/id1109286104/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Basic app - poorly documented

*2017-11-28*

It does what it needs to in association with the hardware (FB Tube).  At least, I think it does. Most of the settings are intuitive. Some are not. A better or more complete description of what the setting does  needs to be available through the help or online somewhere.

## Frequently asked questions about Helicon FBT

### What is Helicon FBT used for?

Helicon FBT is an electronic extension tube designed to automate focus bracketing for macro photography. It helps create image stacks that can be rendered into a fully-focused image.

### How does Helicon FBT work?

It mounts onto your camera like a regular macro extension tube and automatically shifts the focus by one step with each shot, producing a series of images for focus stacking.

### What shooting modes does Helicon FBT support?

Helicon FBT supports both single shooting and continuous shooting modes for automated focus bracketing.

### Is Helicon FBT compatible with my device?

Helicon FBT is designed for use with cameras, not mobile devices. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod as a camera accessory.

### What is the user rating for Helicon FBT?

Helicon FBT has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 review.

### When was Helicon FBT last updated?

The latest version of Helicon FBT, 1.1.4, was last updated on February 4, 2021.

### What is the age rating for Helicon FBT?

Helicon FBT has an age rating of 4+.

### Does Helicon FBT have ads?

No, Helicon FBT does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2021-02-04

"Magnetic cable" mode added in the settings.

### 1.1.3 — 2019-08-16

Minor improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2018-08-14

Fixed all of the known issues preventing the configurator from working.

### 1.1.1 — 2017-06-15

* Fixed several different issues related to saving the step value (especially for predefined lenses).
* Fixed the configuration process ceasing to work after receiving a phone call, or after some other app played any sound.

### 1.0.1 — 2016-08-01

No release notes.

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## More apps by Helicon Soft s.r.o.

- [Helicon Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044)

All apps by Helicon Soft s.r.o.: https://appshunter.io/developer/957334043

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