# Manual Camera – Focus, ISO, WB — Slow shutter, Pro RAW photo

> Manual camera app for advanced photo control: focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance. (iPhone/iPad app by Vladislav Dugnist.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladislav Dugnist](https://appshunter.io/developer/960734880)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 440 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2020-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews.md

## What is Manual Camera?

With mcamera you can control parameters that are not available in the standard camera app:
- Focus distance
- ISO sensitivity
- Shutter speed
- White balance

With manual control of shutter speed you can keep ISO as low as possible which will give you less noise on the photos. Long shutter speed would also give you opportunity to take photos with smeared elements such as car lights or smooth river water.

Terms of service: https://vdugnist.com/mcamera_tos.html

## Key features

- Manual focus control
- Adjustable ISO sensitivity
- Variable shutter speed
- Customizable white balance
- Long exposure photography
- RAW photo capture

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manual Camera PRO | $11.99 | per year |
| Manual Camera PRO | $5.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Manual Camera?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful for manual focus
- 👍 Good for astronomy photos
- 👍 Allows specific parameter settings
- 👍 Great for low light environments
- 👍 Free long exposure photos
- 👍 Nice design, easy auto settings
- 👍 Sharp photos with control

**Cons**

- 👎 Free version HEIF format
- 👎 Requires access to all photos
- 👎 Aspect ratio issues in free version
- 👎 Difficult to use slow shutter
- 👎 Cannot take selfies
- 👎 Limited longest exposure (1/4 sec)
- 👎 No telephoto lens support
- 👎 Inconvenient manual photo saving
- 👎 EXIF data not displayed natively
- 👎 ISO value discrepancy
- 👎 App crashes/knocks user out
- 👎 Misleading free app, subscription needed
- 👎 Cannot change lenses on iPhone 12Pro
- 👎 Limited settings and controls
- 👎 Patchy resolution

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to save photos
- Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version
- Slow shutter not working as expected
- App crashes
- Cannot access selfie camera
- EXIF data not displayed in native Photos app
- ISO value discrepancy between slider and display
- Cannot save photos due to photo access settings

**Most requested features**

- Ability to turn on macro focus mode
- Option to switch to selfie camera
- Longer exposure times (e.g., 30 seconds)
- Support for ultra wide and telephoto cameras
- ND filter for daylight slow shutter speeds
- Ability to change lenses on iPhone 12Pro
- More settings and controls
- Fix alignment issue with aperture symbol

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Edited review

*2026-05-15*

It used to be perfect. Now suddenly my pictures are being brightened and exposure increased post processing. Manual EV controls now seem useless because everything is automatically brightened after I take the shot.

I used this app for a few months and didn't have this problem. Not sure what the issue is now suddenly

### 5/5 — Good for my telescope astronomy photos

*2026-04-24*

I find it very useful for astronomy photography because it allows me to set specific parameters such as focus and ev

### 5/5 — No control over format

*2026-04-19, version 1.12.1*

The free version shoots in HEIF format, not JPG.

### 5/5 — awesome app

*2026-02-20, version 1.12.1*

Mostly for skilled photographers

### 5/5 — Great app for focusing past screens and things

*2026-01-02*

This app to the rescue when iOS photos is too dumb to find and focus on your subject

### 5/5 — Free trial good so far

*2025-10-27*

So far app has worked well, the free trial has given me some cool features, and I’ve been able to take some cool flicks, especially in low light environments where my normal iPhone camera just doesn’t have the exposure/shutter speed.

### 1/5 — Хорошее

*2025-09-15*

Хорошее, но чего-то не хватает. Может быть Z на главном экране? Слава России!

### 5/5 — Хорошее приложение

*2025-07-28*

💙💛 Удобный интерфейс, приятный флаг.

### 1/5 — Photo access

*2025-07-16, version 1.9.7*

Wish we didnt need to allow access to all photos to take pictures using this, why not limited access?

### 5/5 — Great for manual focus

*2025-06-20, version 1.9.7*

This app allows you to adjust focus manually which is something you can’t do with the standard camera app. Question: is there a way to turn on macro focus mode in this app?

## Frequently asked questions about Manual Camera

### What can I control with this camera app?

This app allows you to manually control parameters typically unavailable in standard camera apps. You can adjust focus distance, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and white balance to achieve precise photographic results.

### How does manual shutter speed help my photos?

By manually controlling shutter speed, you can keep ISO low, which significantly reduces noise in your photos. Additionally, using a long shutter speed allows for creative effects like capturing smeared car lights or creating smooth, flowing water.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering manual controls. Additional features or advanced capabilities may be available through in-app purchases.

### What are the benefits of using manual controls for photography?

Manual controls give you the power to fine-tune every aspect of your shot, leading to more professional and artistic outcomes. You can achieve specific looks, overcome challenging lighting conditions, and experiment with creative techniques like long exposure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.1 — 2025-09-25

- fix permission issue that prevented some devices from taking photos
- support zoom for Pro RAW photos
- support for iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air
- updated icon for iOS 26 guidelines

### 1.12.0 — 2025-08-25

- new focal length selector: you can now switch between popular full frame focal length equivalents
- high resolution control

### 1.11.0 — 2025-08-16

New camera screen design:
- EV control moved to camera controls panel
- aspect ratio and camera flip moved from the top to the bottom for easier access
- RAW/HEIF switch moved from the settings to the camera view bottom for easier access

Another features:
- added flash support
- fixed focal length for some device models

### 1.10.0 — 2025-08-13

- lens switcher now displays full frame focal length equivalent
- focal length also changes while zooming
- slightly bigger photo capture button
- fixed metadata on captured heif images

### 1.9.8 — 2025-08-01

- fixed cropping for heif images
- fixed gallery permissions

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