Best Manual Focus Videocam Apps

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Lumina: Manual Camera by Salvatore Polito

Pro controls. Made simple.

Strong Contender

4.7😊(87 ratings)

Free

Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with advanced manual settings for exposure, focus, and more. Capture stunning RAW images at full 48MP resolution and utilize features like bracketing and intelligent selfie selection for professional-quality results.

What We Love

👍 Free and no ads
👍 Full manual controls
👍 Simple and intuitive UI
👍 Great image quality
👍 No Apple post-processing
👍 Macro mode is great
👍 Manual focus works well
👍 RAW support
👍 Lightweight app

Room to Improve

🐛 Video recording not available
🐛 Limited zoom functionality
🐛 Shutter speed limited to 1 second
🐛 Manual aperture control missing
🐛 LUT capabilities missing
🐛 White balance slider preferred over dropdown
🐛 Contrast and saturation sliders requested
🐛 UI can be confusing initially
🐛 Gallery implementation needs polish
🐛 Highlight color difficult for colorblind users
🐛 Zoom not working as expected (lens change vs. pinch)
🐛 Exposure time limitation for night photography
🐛 Filename issues with ProRaw saves
🐛 UI text does not rotate in landscape
🐛 Typo in help text

Manual Camera 4 by Kenneth Kao

Custom Exposure & Pro Controls

Worth Considering

Select & record your NDI feeds

4.6😊(343 ratings)

$3.99

Take professional-quality photos and videos with granular control over camera settings. Adjust focus, exposure, ISO, and more, with advanced features like RAW capture and real-time histograms. This app offers DSLR-like functionality for mobile photography enthusiasts.

What We Love

👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
🎥 Excellent manual control over camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus)
💰 Affordable one-time purchase with no subscriptions
🎬 Strong video recording capabilities with multiple frame rates and resolutions
🔍 Precise manual focus control with focus peaking feature
📸 RAW photo support for professional editing
⚡ Lightweight app with minimal memory footprint
🎯 Smooth rack focus during video recording
🌈 Accurate white balance adjustment for color correction
📱 Works seamlessly across multiple iPhone models

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes on certain iOS versions and devices
⚠️ Inconsistent slider precision for fine adjustments
❌ No aperture control available
🔧 Limited shutter speed range (maximum ~1/1000 or 1/2 second)
🎨 No HDR support
📐 Missing 1:1 aspect ratio option
🔊 Annoying fake shutter sound without mute option
🖼️ Low RAW file resolution (852x640)
⚙️ Settings reset when switching between photo/video modes
🎬 Video recording crashes on longer clips
🔄 Zoom function disappears in RAW mode
🌡️ Kelvin temperature scale labeled incorrectly
📊 Histogram doesn't show proper exposure distribution

More Manual Focus Videocam apps to explore

NDI Switcher - Focus

Connect up to 6 NDI feedsPreview individual camera feedsSelect one source for output

Easily switch between multiple NDI video sources on your local network. Preview feeds, select one for output, and even record them individually or simultaneously. Export recordings for further editing.

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M-Camera Lite - Manual Control Camera

by Simon Ma

Manual exposure controlManual ISO controlFocus modes (Lock, Auto, Auto Continuous)

This app offers manual control over camera settings like exposure, ISO, and focus for improved photography on iPhones and iPads. It includes a timer for stable shots and automatically saves images to your camera roll.

Zoom Camera: DSLR Focus & Blur

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free

HD Photos, Video & Filters

Precise zoom controlsManual camera adjustments (ISO, shutter speed, focus)Portrait mode with adjustable blur

This app offers advanced camera controls for capturing high-quality photos and videos. It provides manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and resolution, along with editing tools and creative filters. Designed for everyday use, it supports various device features and accessibility options.

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Pontus Focus & ColorChecker

Check Focus & Test Lenses

Two focus charts with siemens starPrevents device standbyBack focus adjustment

This tool displays focus charts with a siemens star to assist with camera lens adjustments and testing. It keeps your device awake during critical focus calibration, offering two distinct charts for easy switching.

RCam - Manual Camera & RAW

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free

Professional 4K Dual Camera

Manual focus peaking and exposure controlRAW and PRORAW photo exportMultiple video resolutions and frame rates

This app offers advanced manual controls for video and photo recording, including focus peaking, false color, and RAW format support. Explore various shooting modes like slow motion, time-lapse, and night mode to enhance your creative output.

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Focus Puller

Blackmagic camera focus

Manual focus control with extended throwOptional haptic feedback for focus pointsLiDAR focus control for compatible devices

This app provides two focus control solutions for Blackmagic cameras with Bluetooth connectivity. It offers manual focus control with extended focus throw and haptic feedback, as well as LiDAR-based focus control for compatible iOS devices. Both methods allow for remote operation separate from the camera operator.

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RCam Pro - Manual Camera & RAW

Professional 4K Dual Camera

$5.99

This app offers professional video and photo recording tools with manual controls for focus, exposure, and resolution. It supports RAW image formats and advanced features like focus peaking and false color for enhanced creative control.

Manual focus and exposure controlRAW and PRORAW photo support4K video recording

Manual Focus Camera: Peaking

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paid

Sharp past glass and fences

$4.99

ProCam: Manual Camera Lens

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Long exposure and macro camera

Manual focus and exposure controlsLive HistogramSmart automatic mode

This powerful camera app offers professional-grade shooting and editing tools with an intuitive interface. Take control of manual settings like focus, exposure, and ISO, or utilize smart automatic modes for stunning photos. Edit every aspect of your images with a comprehensive suite of tools and filters.

Vivid Focus: Photo Lens Blur

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subscription

Refocus, DSLR, Bokeh, Relens

Create realistic lens blur effectsRefocus portrait photos after shootingSimulate DSLR bokeh effects

Easily create professional-looking photos with realistic background blur and bokeh effects. Refocus images after shooting and adjust aperture for a DSLR-like appearance. AI technology automatically detects subjects and calculates depth of field for stunning portraits.

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ProCam - Manual Video Recorder

Professional 4k HDR SLR Camera

Capture 4K resolution videoP3-D65 wide color spaceControl focus, ISO, shutter, white balance

This app provides professional-grade video recording tools, allowing users to capture high-resolution footage with advanced control over settings like focus, ISO, and white balance. It offers extensive customization for video and audio codecs, resolution, and frame rates for cinematic quality.

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DSLR Cam Control, Blur, Record

ManualShot

Manual focus controlWhite balance adjustmentShutter speed and ISO settings

Take more complex photos and videos with advanced camera controls. Adjust focus, white balance, shutter speed, and ISO for creative effects. Unlock manual shooting capabilities beyond your device's default camera app.

Custom Exposure Camera

$3.99

Take full control of your iPhone camera with custom exposure settings. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, and more to capture professional-quality images in RAW DNG format. Ideal for photographers who want to move beyond automatic settings.

Custom exposure controlsRAW DNG image formatShutter speed adjustment

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RingThing — Focus Ring Maker

Hi-5, WCU-4 & Nucleus labels

Manual Focus, Exposure and WB.

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Yamera (Manual Camera)

Manual focus controlManual exposure controlManual white balance

Take full control of your iPhone camera with manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and white balance. Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like timer shots, digital zoom, and 4K recording. Automatically saves your media to a secure library.

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