This update fixes a bug that caused the torch to freeze the camera preview when using different lenses. Thank you for your support!

CoreCam can now remember your exposure settings across startups; which means 2 taps less for low-exposure lovers. PS: Next major update is in progress!

NEW: lo-res mode The new lores mode allows you to virtually downscale CoreCam’s image sensor to any size between 0.3 MP, VGA 640, and 144p webcam levels. It works with all cameras, including video and selfie mode. CoreCam remains a one-time purchase. Thank you for supporting independent iOS development!

NEW: Video Stabilization. Choose from three stabilization modes for steadier shots; or keep it off for full flip phone realism.

CoreCam has been updated for iOS 26. You'll see new Liquid Glass–based interactions where they make sense. Performance on older devices has also been improved.

This update resolves issues relating to the lockscreen mode of CoreCam. Previous version: Introducing CoreCam 2.0 with Video Mode. VIDEO MODE Switch to video mode with a single tap and capture footage with your virtual digicam. CoreCam is the only app that also adapts your recording's audio profile to simulate the authentic microphone quality of the y2k era. Video mode is included as a free update; no In-App Purchase needed. LENS SWITCHING CoreCam 2.0 features a completely rebuilt camera backend that significantly improves performance and reduces battery consumption. If your iPhone has multiple lenses, you can now switch between them. The zoom functionality is also crisper and sharper than before.

Introducing CoreCam 2.0 with Video Mode. VIDEO MODE Switch to video mode with a single tap and capture footage with your virtual digicam. CoreCam is the only app that also adapts your recording's audio profile to simulate the authentic microphone quality of the y2k era. Video mode is included as a free update; no In-App Purchase needed. LENS SWITCHING CoreCam 2.0 features a completely rebuilt camera backend that significantly improves performance and reduces battery consumption. If your iPhone has multiple lenses, you can now switch between them. The zoom functionality is also crisper and sharper than before.

Work on the next major update is in progress. In the meantime, enjoy reduced GPU and CPU usage thanks to a new rendering technique.

Preparations for the next major update and bug fixes.

Bugfixes and performance improvements while I lay the groundwork for the next major update that many of you have been waiting for.

Further performance improvements, and more sensible defaults for the special effects modes.

Fixed a performance issue and removed the redundant delete alert on the gallery page.

NEW: jpgX mode jpgX is a special effects mode for the ccd+ cam that makes images look like they've been captured by a cheap CCD camcorder. It applies coarse multi-colored noise, lowers the capture resolution, and introduces JPEG compression artefacts - all in real time. To use it while shooting with ccd+, tap the star icon at the left to activate the cam's special effects mode and change the intensity of the effect (hint: a range between 0.05 and 0.2 works well!). When active, the main bias slider also changes the appearance of this effect. CoreCam lets you move seamlessly from subtle to fully authentic digicam looks, and jpgX allows you to push the aesthetic further, creating dreamy, nostalgic images straight out of 2000s image boards.

This update fixes a bug that caused the light streaks in the new ccd+ camera to be too short. Introducing ccd+, a faithful digicam simulation mode for CoreCam. ccd+ is modeled after cameras with CCD sensors, which consist of an array of pixel wells ("bins") that collect incoming photons and convert them into electrical charges. CCD BLOOM When a pixel bin accumulates more charge than it can hold, the excess spills vertically due to the sensor’s vertical charge-transfer design. This overflow creates the vertical smearing and blooming effects around bright areas. CHROMA NOISE CCD sensors are known for producing vivid but noisy images in low light conditions. Chroma noise appears as colour speckles and is particularly noticeable in the blue channel due to lower sensitivity and reduced photon absorption efficiency at shorter wavelengths. NEW COLOR PROFILE Compared to the 2007 camera mode, colors in ccd+ remain more faithful and natural, though greens subtly shift toward cyan as you increase the bias setting. Shadows may appear slightly bluish due to luminance noise in the blue channel.

Introducing ccd+, a faithful digicam simulation mode for CoreCam. ccd+ is modeled after cameras with CCD sensors, which consist of an array of pixel wells ("bins") that collect incoming photons and convert them into electrical charges. CCD BLOOM When a pixel bin accumulates more charge than it can hold, the excess spills vertically due to the sensor’s vertical charge-transfer design. This overflow creates the vertical smearing and blooming effects around bright areas. CHROMA NOISE CCD sensors are known for producing vivid but noisy images in low light conditions. Chroma noise appears as colour speckles and is particularly noticeable in the blue channel due to lower sensitivity and reduced photon absorption efficiency at shorter wavelengths. NEW COLOR PROFILE Compared to the 2007 camera mode, colors in ccd+ remain more faithful and natural, though greens subtly shift toward cyan as you increase the bias setting. Shadows may appear slightly bluish due to luminance noise in the blue channel.

Introducing ccd+, a faithful digicam simulation mode for CoreCam. ccd+ is modeled after cameras with CCD sensors, which consist of an array of pixel wells ("bins") that collect incoming photons and convert them into electrical charges. CCD BLOOM 
When a pixel bin accumulates more charge than it can hold, the excess spills vertically due to the sensor’s vertical charge-transfer design. This overflow creates the vertical smearing and blooming effects around bright areas. CHROMA NOISE 
CCD sensors are known for producing vivid but noisy images in low light conditions. Chroma noise appears as colour speckles and is particularly noticeable in the blue channel due to lower sensitivity and reduced photon absorption efficiency at shorter wavelengths. NEW COLOR PROFILE Compared to the 2007 camera mode, colors in ccd+ remain more faithful and natural, though greens subtly shift toward cyan as you increase the bias setting. Shadows may appear slightly bluish due to luminance noise in the blue channel.

Sometimes being lo-fi is a feature, sometimes it's a bug - this time the color banding was unintentional. With this update, CoreCam now uses 16-bit textures, resulting in higher color fidelity.

This update lays the groundwork for exciting features to come. Plus, every photo you take is now automatically added to the "CoreCam" album in your photo library!

New in this version: Improved zoom with realistic digital resharpening - configurable in settings! Recent updates: - Double-tap to switch to selfie mode - Pinch to zoom - Fixed Orientation issues in Lock Screen extension

CoreCam 1.0.4 brings updates to the viewport: - Double-tap to switch to selfie mode - Pinch to zoom And some minor bugfixes: - Orientation issues in Lock Screen expansion - Zoom stays within a reasonable range

New: Digital zoom! Get closer to your subject or use it to capture more realistic low-resolution digicam images.

This update brings CoreCam to your lock screen so you can launch it instantly without unlocking your phone.

Thank you for your support! This update brings minor bug fixes and general performance improvements.