Camera1 - Black & White Camera

Name: Camera1 - Black & White Camera
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (125 reviews)
Author: Sebastien Ardon

The creative B&W camera

Only for iPhone

$4.99

125 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Photo & Video
Developer

Sebastien Ardon
Language

EN
+ 2 More
Size

27.7
MB

iPhone

Camera1 brings manual shooting techniques from the film era to mobile devices. Rediscover the joy of shooting Black & White. Camera1 is the dedicated Black & White manual camera for iPhone. No colour, no compromise — just pure monochrome photography with full creative control. DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVITY Learn to "see" in Black & White through Camera1 unique simultaneous contrast and exposure adjustments. Explore the infinite black and white image possibilities in real-time, such as high-key/low-key right in the viewfinder, before taking the shot. Use the Zen mode to focus all your creative attention on the picture, and not the camera or technique. TAKE CONTROL Take control of the camera, with manual overrides of exposure and focus. Super easy access to focus lock using the manual focusing slider, for ultra-fast shooting - as the camera won’t need to re-focus between shots. PROFESSIONAL OUTPUT Camera1 takes full advantage of your camera hardware and saves in a variety of different file formats, including JPEG, TIFF, RAW & ProRAW / DNG, allowing for maximum editing flexibility in applications like Photoshop and Lightroom later in your workflow. Advanced iOS image processing such as Deep Fusion and Smart HDR is used on supported devices. Live histograms, flash, grid views and a range of manual controls allow you to get the perfect shot, every time. Features • Black & white photography only: commit to Black and White at shooting time. • High-quality image processing engine. Take full advantage of your device camera hardware. • Manual focus (with magnification of the center focusing area), focus lock, spot focus, auto-focus • Manual exposure compensation, or use Auto exposure • Live histogram, when adjusting exposure, optional over-exposure warning indicator (zebras) • 6 contrast/color filters for Black & White: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, infrared (simulated) • Manual contrast control • High-resolution capture (48MP) (*) • Support for multi-lens devices - standard, telephoto and ultra wide-angle (*) • ProRAW, RAW, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF file formats. DNG files contain colour information, allowing later editing. A full-resolution JPEG, processed to Black and White by Camera1 is saved alongside the DNG file, to the camera roll • Support for iOS Deep Fusion and Smart HDR (*) • Tap on the picture to take the shot • 5 crop formats: 3:2, 4:3 (native), 1:1, 16:9, 2.35:1 (panorama) • Zen mode: all controls disappear, leaving only the viewfinder on the screen for the ultimate picture-taking experience • 3 flash modes: On, Off, Torch • 2 framing grid types: Rule of Thirds and Golden Triangles • Live view of all controls above • iOS Widget - quickly launch the app from your lock or home screen • Camera Control: use hardware camera control to launch Camera1, or to take shots (iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max) • Black and White camera roll, image viewer at full resolution "The most brilliant Camera App in recent years" -- Keisuke Takahashi "I like the results-a bit like film (Tri-X) with a slight grain pattern. Lots of latitude" -- Eric Mencher @emencher Don't forget to tag your pictures with #camera1app ! Privacy-first • Camera1 does not embed any tracking / third-party SDKs (*) Compatibility Notes Camera1 features depend on the capabilities of your iOS device: • High-resolution (48MP) capture: iPhone 14 Pro and later Pro models • ProRAW capture: iPhone 12 Pro and later Pro models • RAW capture: iPhone 6S and later, iPad Pro • Smart HDR & Deep Fusion: iPhone 11 and later • Multi-lens support (standard, telephoto, ultra wide): devices with multiple rear cameras • Ultra Wide lens may not support RAW or manual focus/exposure on some devices

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

125 Ratings

An exemplary camera app
05/07/2022

Music Prof
One wants a camera app to at least take good pictures and have a sensible, attractive user interface. Camera1 is all that, but “goes to 11.” Plus it gives you manual control over a number of parameters. You can simply point and shoot and get a sophisticated, artsy, filmy photo with great resolution. But with only a wee bit more attentiveness, you can tweak the focus, exposure, and contrast right on the main screen. The controls are big and hard to miss. The switch from tele to normal to wide is there, too. The UI is only two layers deep, so it’s easy to get at a variety of file types plus a great selection of aspect ratios. The virtual color filters are as true-to-analogue-life as they come. Genius. There are additional luxuries with this Porsche of iPhone camera apps. Your response time is enhanced by full-screen shutter. Icing on the cake for us control freaks is zebra-stripe exposure warnings, so you blow out your highs only if you want to. Specialized. Elegant. Inspiring.

Developer Response
Wow, thank you, I am touched. It’s amazing to see my app reaching its target audience so perfectly. Thank you thank you thank you
An exemplary camera app
05/07/2022

Music Prof

One wants a camera app to at least take good pictures and have a sensible, attractive user interface. Camera1 is all that, but “goes to 11.” Plus it gives you manual control over a number of parameters. You can simply point and shoot and get a sophisticated, artsy, filmy photo with great resolution. But with only a wee bit more attentiveness, you can tweak the focus, exposure, and contrast right on the main screen. The controls are big and hard to miss. The switch from tele to normal to wide is there, too. The UI is only two layers deep, so it’s easy to get at a variety of file types plus a great selection of aspect ratios. The virtual color filters are as true-to-analogue-life as they come. Genius. There are additional luxuries with this Porsche of iPhone camera apps. Your response time is enhanced by full-screen shutter. Icing on the cake for us control freaks is zebra-stripe exposure warnings, so you blow out your highs only if you want to. Specialized. Elegant. Inspiring.
Developer Response 06/08/2022
Wow, thank you, I am touched. It’s amazing to see my app reaching its target audience so perfectly. Thank you thank you thank you
Best App Ever for B/W Photography
01/23/2025

ddphoto41
Camera1 is the best app ever for capturing stunning black and white images in-camera! The color correction/contrast filters make the images “pop.” No other black and white app, and no Color to B/W conversion method works as well as Camera1. Try the Red filter on a blue sky with puffy white clouds and you’ll capture a dramatic sky and cloud image… superb, impactful and unbeatable! The “pinch to change” lenses function is nowhere to be found on the user interface… you just have to know it’s the way to change focal lengths (assuming your device has multiple lenses).
Best App Ever for B/W Photography
01/23/2025

ddphoto41

Camera1 is the best app ever for capturing stunning black and white images in-camera! The color correction/contrast filters make the images “pop.” No other black and white app, and no Color to B/W conversion method works as well as Camera1. Try the Red filter on a blue sky with puffy white clouds and you’ll capture a dramatic sky and cloud image… superb, impactful and unbeatable! The “pinch to change” lenses function is nowhere to be found on the user interface… you just have to know it’s the way to change focal lengths (assuming your device has multiple lenses).
Camera 1, Exactly what I was looking for!
06/16/2024

MergerMiner
Camera 1 is an app for both very experienced photographers as well as beginners. It’s many features and capabilities more than meet the expectations of advanced photographers, as well as being an app beginners can grow into as they expand their capabilities. Camera 1 takes me back to the good old days of Tri X 35mm photography. I love BW photography and Camera 1 more than meets my expectations!

Developer Response
Thank you!
Camera 1, Exactly what I was looking for!
06/16/2024

MergerMiner

Camera 1 is an app for both very experienced photographers as well as beginners. It’s many features and capabilities more than meet the expectations of advanced photographers, as well as being an app beginners can grow into as they expand their capabilities. Camera 1 takes me back to the good old days of Tri X 35mm photography. I love BW photography and Camera 1 more than meets my expectations!
Developer Response 06/17/2024
Thank you!
This app will make you a better photographer!
05/22/2022

B&W photo fan
This is an amazing app. It fits a fully functioning multi lens camera with a full set of filters shooting in black and white on to your phone. The design and execution is flawless. I am an avid black and white amateur photographer using film and I love the way this app helps me to pre-visualize the photo before I take it. I can’t recommend this app too highly!
This app will make you a better photographer!
05/22/2022

B&W photo fan

This is an amazing app. It fits a fully functioning multi lens camera with a full set of filters shooting in black and white on to your phone. The design and execution is flawless. I am an avid black and white amateur photographer using film and I love the way this app helps me to pre-visualize the photo before I take it. I can’t recommend this app too highly!

This release improves compatibility with iOS 26 and iPhone 17 & Pro models, with support for lockscreen launch and support for iPhone 16 and later Pro camera controls. Fix an issue preventing from capturing TIFF and high-resolution (48MP) files in some cases. Camera roll UI improvements. Introducing support for high resolution capture (48MP) on supported devices, a new lock screen widget, fixes a few bugs and adds some performance improvements. If you enjoy Camera1, please consider writing a review on the App Store every time you upgrade the app. Positive reviews improve our ranking and help new users learn about the app so we greatly appreciate them. If you have feedback or a question about the app, email us at feedback@camera1.app and we'll get back to you. --- Camera1 v2.11.0 - Improved compatility with iOS 26 and iPhone 17 models - Bug Fixes and Performance improvements Camera1 v2.10.0 - Fix capture resolution not restored in some cases - Add setting to disable shutter sound if possible Camera1 v2.9.1 - Fix widget display issue Camera1 v2.9.0 - Support iOS 18 lockscreen widget, and Camera Control button on iPhone 16 Pros Camera1 v2.8.2 - Support iOS 17 zero shutter lag, responsive capture. Minor bug fixes. Camera1 v2.8.1 - Minor bug fix related to HEIF / JPEG file format selection Camera1 v2.8.0 - support for high-resolution capture (48MP) on supported devices, lock screen widget, bug fixes Camera1 v2.7.0 - iOS widget Camera1 v2.6.2 - Fix several issues related to settings restoration Camera1 v2.6.1 - Fix issue with front / back camera switching on some device models Camera1 v2.6.0 - ProRAW, deep fusion and Smart HDR on supported devices. Improved camera roll experience. Camera1 v2.5.2 - Fix an issue with switching between front and back cameras Camera1 v2.5.1 - Fix an issue with image display when using image formats Camera1 v2.5.0 - Overexposure warning (zebras) - Fix RAW image sharing from camera roll - Bug fixes and performance improvements Camera1 v2.3.4 - Add lens selector menu, available on multi-lens devices - Fix RAW file sharing/export from withing the app Camera1 v2.2.3 - Support for ultrawide-angle lens Camera1 v2.2.2 - iOS 13 compatibility update - Fix camera settings restoration Camera1 v2.2.0 - iPhone X compatibility update - New setting option to disable auto-exposure lock when using exposure compensation Camera1 v2.1.2 - Device compatibility update Camera1 v2.1.1 - Fixes an issue with some settings preservation Camera1 v2.1.0 - Image orientation bug on specific devices / crop ratio configurations - Minor bug fixes and performance improvements - New app icon Camera1 v2.0.0 - Add support for telephoto lens capture on dual-lens systems (e.g. iPhone 7+) - RAW + JPEG image capture (RAW contains color information, JPEG processed by Camera1) - TIFF image capture - New "golden triangle" grid - Improved focus aid - Bug fixes and performance improvement Camera1 v1.5.1 - Bug fixes and performance improvements Camera1 v1.5.0 - Color contrast filters for BW - Spot auto-exposure: drag auto buttons in picture for spot exposure or focus - Frame and grid display - Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 2.11.0 Mar 24

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Seller: Sebastien Ardon
Size: 27.7 MB
Category: Photo & Video
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Languages: English and 2 more

English, French, Japanese
Age Rating: 4+

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