# TricCam > Camera app for triggering external Xenon flashes with manual controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Potech Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triccam/id1073825348 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Potech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073825347) - Category: Photo & Video - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 2.20/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-01-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triccam/id1073825348/reviews.md ## What is TricCam? TricCam is a camera app which can trigger conventional Xenon photo flash through Tric flash trigger. It saves photos in JPEG, TIFF and RAW (DNG) formats with manual controls, or using auto exposure feature to become a point-and-shoot camera. More information about Tric flash trigger: http://www.tricflash.com Photo File Format: * JPEG with configuratble compression quality * TIFF with LZW lossless compression * RAW in DNG format Manual control: * ISO * shutter speed (sync speed is limited) * white balance Focus: * tap to focus * lock focus * manual focus * LED torch as focus assist light Flash Sync Speed: iSight Camera (back) * iPhone 5s, 6/6 Plus: 1/30 sec. * iPhone 6s/6s Plus, SE, 7/7 Plus (both wide and telephoto): 1/45 sec. FaceTime Camera (front) * iPhone 5s, 6s/6s Plus, SE, 7/7 Plus: 1/30 sec. * iPhone 6/6 Plus: 1/60 sec. Other Features: * Grid * Noise reduction filter When taking a photo at low light conditions, you are not limited by iPhone's LED light anymore. For the first time, you can use speedlight or studio strobe for iPhone photography. ## Key features - Trigger external Xenon flashes - Manual ISO, shutter speed, white balance - JPEG, TIFF, and RAW (DNG) photo formats - Tap to focus, lock focus, manual focus - LED torch focus assist - Noise reduction filter ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triccam/id1073825348/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Please update this app *2026-06-03* ISO SHUTTER WHITE BALANCE MANUAL FOCUS -are the 4 this app has on it to use. I’m ready for an update from this app. I love the app and I’m able to use my external flashes with my iPhone XS Max, but I wish this had an upgrade. Especially the format of the app. I see potential in this app, but it needs a 2026 good upgrade. ### 3/5 — Please update this app *2025-09-28* It needs has an update in (5) years! I love the app and I’m able to use my external flashes with my iPhone XS Max, but I wish this had an upgrade. Especially the formate of the app. I see potential in this app, but it needs a 2025 good upgrade. ### 4/5 — このアプリがベスト！？ *2024-12-21* iPhoneで「オフライティングストロボ」をする選択肢は現在とても少ない(２つ？)様で、簡単さではこのアプリがベストかも知れない。 　因みに自分の撮影機材は、「iPhone 16 Pro Max」と「Tric-100」と「Godox685 II(N)ストロボ」等となるが、まず無料版の「TricCamLite」で出来なかった「ズーム撮影」については、結果的に本アプリでも出来なかった。しかし不思議なことに、ファインダー(iPhoneの)画面ではズーミング出来るので、ついOKかと思ったが、撮れた写真は全て「24mm画角」だった。(>_<) 　加えて、「ISO感度調整」は「TricCamLite」にもあるが、「ホワイトバランス」と「マニュアルフォーカス」の調整が出来る点は(「300円」以上の価値があると)評価したい(笑)。 　ただし、ホワイトバランスの数値を上げると「暖色系」に、下げると「寒色系」になるのは逆の様な気がする。(^o^; 　また、「シャッター速度調整」については、「1/2〜1/32000」まで可能な様だが、「1/30sec」固定でないとiPhoneとのストロボシンクロは難しいので、あっても意味はないかも知れない。 　この様に色々細かい問題があるものの、「マルチ発光」等のテクニックやスレーブ発光の複雑な設定をしなくても、「Mモードの単発発光」だけで簡単にそれなりの写真が撮れる点を評価して、少し甘いかも知れないが希少価値も加味して「星4つ」としたい。(ズーム撮影が出来たなら「星５つ」だったかも) 　なお参考までに、もひとつの選択肢となる「Godox X2TとGodoxPhotoアプリ」を使った場合との比較について、「TricCamLite」の書き込みの中で少し触れさせて頂いた。 　最後に、iPhoneの「純正カメラアプリ」で、外部ストロボを使えるように改訂して頂くのが最善の方法と切に思う次第です。 PS:本アプリをiPhoneにインストールして開いた時、画面は真っ黒で一切の操作を受け付けなかった。どうしたものかと思いつつiPhoneを「再起動」して再度トライしたら無事に操作画面が現れた。 ### 3/5 — Please update this app *2024-02-15* It needs has an update in (4) years! I love the app and I’m able to use my external flashes with my iPhone XS Max, but I wish this had an upgrade. Especially the formate of the app. I see potential in this app, but it needs a 2024 good upgrade. ### 5/5 — I LOVE IT. *2023-09-20* I would love an update soon! We’re on iOS 17 now, but the last time this app seem like it had an update was (3) years ago. I love this app. It works with my Neewer flash and it’s so easy to use. I wish I had more futures within the app. Please update the app for the iPhone XS Max. I’m using that phone still. Thank you. ### 5/5 — I LOVE IT. *2022-05-29, version 1.3.2* I got it today in the mail. Thank you so much. My iPhone XS Max works great with my attachable flash from Neewer. Please add a timer to this so I can say my phone cold shot on a tripod and have my own self photo shoot. Also, please touch up the Tric Cam camera app. The background have noise, but it could be me. I’m still learning everything. This is what I have been searching for for so long. I can let my canon t7i rest for a little while. Again, “Thank you”! ### 3/5 — Not fully functional yet *2021-02-27* I just received yesterday my Tric flash trigger purchased few days ago. Looks like a flash receiver but not a strong or sturdy unit, kind of cheap manufacture. Anyways, I downloaded the version lite of the app offering only ISO control to test if it would work with my iPhone 12 Pro Max and it did connect to my phone and triggered my flash; soot showed compatibility with the last iPhone and IOS 14.x versions. Took some shots and I had to adjust the flash power and distance to the subject as other system only operates on manual mode which I have no problem but the functionality of my 3 lenses was limited to only one. I installed then the paid version of the app and I did found the other controls, however these are my observations: 1- the app is not fast responsive to the touch gestures, it takes forever to move up and down the control menu. 2- only 1 camera can be operated and the zoom function does not work and this lack of functionality avoid using the great professional potential offered by the array of cameras that this iPhone model offers. 3- when checking the photo just taken for feedback, it takes more than 30 seconds to appear in the screen instead of being instantaneous. I think that there is a lot of potential with this device but it should start with an fully functional app that permits the full use of all the iPhone cameras, more responsive touch control, a better GUI with bigger buttons. First is your update of the app and second a better construction of the actual trigger: the flimsy feeling will not attract advanced or professional users looking for a trusty and rugged device to carry on the field. The ability to create professional flash lightning with this app/device is very seducing but is has to be done right. ### 2/5 — Doesn’t take advantage of the phone’s wide angle or zoom *2020-03-13* The flash fires, which is great. It would be better if the TricCam was a more pro featured camera. If it could just work with the native camera in the phone it would be 100 times more useful. ### 1/5 — Great concept, terrible execution *2020-03-05* Purchased over a year ago, still waiting for an operational update for iPhone X. Fires the flash once in a while but can’t adjust all settings. Might have taken one usable shot by luck. $65 lost in better ways than this! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work - please continue development *2019-10-17* I was super excited to try this out. I ordered the Tric Bluetooth flash trigger unit and hooked it up- but when I used the app to take pictures I was really disappointed. Yes, the flash is triggered by the shutter button, which was great- but I couldn’t make any adjustments in the TricCam app. For example, I tested each control slider: white balance, iso, shutter speed, etc. but none of these controls had any effect on the pictures! All the pictures come out the same: extremely blown-out. Also the app runs very very slowly... when you tap to review the photos -you must wait 10 -15 seconds, which is an eternity when you are trying to see what you just shot... Ideally this company should make its flash trigger unit compatible with Apple Camera and other photo apps that are already highly refined. -don’t try to reinvent the wheel with your own camera app- just sell flash trigger units that work seamlessly with other apps! 👍 ## Frequently asked questions about TricCam ### What is TricCam? TricCam is a camera application designed to work with a specific Tric flash trigger, allowing users to fire external Xenon photo flashes from their iPhone. It provides advanced manual controls for photography enthusiasts. ### What file formats does TricCam support? TricCam supports saving photos in JPEG with configurable compression quality, TIFF with LZW lossless compression, and RAW format in DNG. ### What manual controls are available in TricCam? Users can manually adjust ISO, shutter speed (within sync speed limitations), and white balance. It also offers tap-to-focus, focus lock, and manual focus options. ### Does TricCam have ads? No, TricCam does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free photography experience. ### What is the flash sync speed for TricCam? Flash sync speeds vary by iPhone model. For example, the iPhone 6s/6s Plus, SE, and 7/7 Plus (wide and telephoto) can sync at 1/45 sec with the rear camera, while the front camera syncs at 1/30 sec on most models. ### What devices does TricCam support? TricCam is supported on iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It was released on January 30, 2016, and its latest version is 1.3.2, last updated on January 30, 2020. ### How does TricCam compare to the native iPhone camera app? TricCam's primary advantage is its ability to trigger external Xenon flashes, which the native camera app cannot do. It also offers more granular manual controls over exposure settings and RAW file output. ### What is the price of TricCam? TricCam is a paid application priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.2 — 2020-01-30 * Fix photo size and aspect ratio issue. ### 1.3.1 — 2017-12-01 * Add iPhone 8/8Plus/X support ### 1.3 — 2016-11-15 We added RAW (DNG) format and auto exposure features, so it can act as a point-and-shoot camera to capture raw images, when not using with Tric trigger. * Save photo in RAW (DNG) format on supported iOS and devices * Add Auto Exposure option ### 1.2.6 — 2016-11-09 * Add noise reduction option in Settings -> TricCam (only effective on iOS 9 or newer) * Preserve ISO, shutter speed and WB settings * Double tap Manual Focus slider to turn on/off torch to help focusing at low light conditions ### 1.2.5 — 2016-11-01 * Add TIFF support: save photo in JPEG-only, TIFF-only or both * Support high quality, low compression JPEG (default is Medium) ## More apps by Potech Co., Ltd. - [TricCam Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triccam-lite/id1077954000) All apps by Potech Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1073825347 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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