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Manual Camera – Focus, ISO, WB

Manual Camera – Focus, ISO, WB

Slow shutter, Pro RAW photo

440 ratings
45 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2020
  • September 25, 2025

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Vladislav Dugnist
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Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

✓Manual focus control
✓Adjustable ISO sensitivity
✓Variable shutter speed
✓Customizable white balance
✓Long exposure photography
✓RAW photo capture
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Manual Camera. Based on 440 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 15 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 👍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

Negative things

  • 👎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
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What's New in Manual Camera

1.12.1

September 25, 2025

- 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

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Subscription plans

Manual Camera PRO

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$11.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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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
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Good for my telescope astronomy photos

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

No control over format

The free version shoots in HEIF format, not JPG.
Brother3000Brother3000

awesome app

Mostly for skilled photographers
pplimetpplimet

Great app for focusing past screens and things

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

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Unable to save photos

Bug

Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version

Bug

Slow shutter not working as expected

Bug

App crashes

Bug

Cannot access selfie camera

Bug

EXIF data not displayed in native Photos app

Bug

ISO value discrepancy between slider and display

Bug

Cannot save photos due to photo access settings

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Requested Features

8 requests

Ability to turn on macro focus mode

Feature

Option to switch to selfie camera

Feature

Longer exposure times (e.g., 30 seconds)

Feature

Support for ultra wide and telephoto cameras

Feature

ND filter for daylight slow shutter speeds

Feature

Ability to change lenses on iPhone 12Pro

Feature

More settings and controls

Feature

Fix alignment issue with aperture symbol

Feature

FAQ

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.