Why Camera Apps are Necessary
Nowadays, shooting with phones has become very common. When shooting on a phone, it can sometimes be challenging to capture the exact quality we want. This situation creates additional needs. For example, camera applications. So, what do these camera applications do, and what should we pay attention to when choosing?
Key elements that determine a great camera app include ease of use, advanced control options, high-quality footage, fast performance, editing and sharing features, and updates and support. Users want to be able to take photos quickly and easily, have access to manual control options, and want the shots to be of high quality. Additionally, fast opening and processing of the application increases the user experience, while editing tools and social media integration are also important functionalities. Let's examine a few camera applications with you.
Native Camera App
If you are a general photographer who wants a simple, easy-to-use interface, this app is for you. With this application, you can easily take your shots without getting lost in the features within the application.
Properties:
- Portrait mode & portrait lighting
- Time lapse, slow motion and pano modes
- Live Photos
- A limited range of filters
- HDR
- Shutter delay timer
Halide Mark II
Halide Mark II is a camera application designed for professional photographers and adds a new dimension to your portraits by offering a unique bokeh effect, especially in portrait shooting. It also offers professional controls such as focus peaking and manual focusing manually, allowing users complete freedom and creativity in their shooting. In addition, it allows you to capture the correct light distribution with its live histogram feature.
Features:
- Depth-aware / Portrait mode
- Focus peaking and manual focus
- Full manual controls
- Live histogram
Blackie
If you like taking black and white photos, this application is for you: Blackie.
Blackie forces you to take black and white photos. When composing your shot, you only see the scene in black and white, allowing you to concentrate on the light, shadow and indeed the composition.
Features:
- Only shoots in black-and-white
- Minimalist design
- Manual mode camera control
- A range of different grids or perfect compositional alignment
- JPEGs stored with no compression, for maximum quality
- Lossless TIFF format available
- 8 custom preset slots
Tadaa
Known for its easy interface, Tadaa has very powerful filters. The biggest difference from other filter applications is that you can choose which tones to filter at which points. You can increase your filter variety with in-app purchases.
Features:
- Simple but clunky interface
- Grid lines, aspect ratio, flash and burst mode
- Manual focus available
- Good editing tools
- A limited range of filters with others available as in-app purchases
- Advanced mask tool allowing selective application of filters
Nowadays, camera apps are transforming the photography experience on smartphones. In this article, we discussed the applications that can improve this photography experience. While these applications provide users with professional level control and freedom, they also attract attention with their simple and user-friendly interfaces. Each application meets various needs with its different features and user bases. However, what they all have in common is that they aim to make photography more enjoyable, easier and creative. Therefore, camera applications have become an indispensable part of photography today and allow users to maximize their potential in shooting.