Obscura — Pro Camera 4+
Manual Controls, ProRAW, Video
Ben McCarthy
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Obscura 4 is a camera app packed full of features to help you take incredible photos. Obscura pairs a stunning design with intuitive controls that make taking photos a delight.
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Over its 8 years on the App Store, Obscura has been much numerous times around the world, including as Editors’ Choice and App of the Day.
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Design
Obscura squeezes a bunch of powerful features into simple controls anyone can master. The interface balances aesthetics, ergonomics, and intuitiveness. You won’t want to use anything else. Controls can be reached with one thumb, and gestures and haptics combine to create a tactile experience that lets you stay focused on your subject.
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Capture Modes & Formats
Obscura captures photos, videos, Live Photos, and portraits. Photos can captured in RAW, ProRAW, HEIC, and JPEG (on supported devices, see http://obscura.camera/compatibility).
Capture images in multiple different aspect ratios, or filters live in camera for a wide variety of styles.
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Camera Settings
Obscura gives you control over exposure, focus, white balance, ISO, shutter speed, and flash, with intuitive controls that make you feel in control of your device’s camera.
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View Options
Obscura lets you display a grid, a spirit level, a histogram, focus peaking, a focus loupe, and exposure clipping highlights to help you understand every detail of what you’re shooting.
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Photo Library
Obscura has its own interface for browsing, rating, editing, and sharing images, but it’s fully integrated with your system photo library, so images captured with Obscura are available everywhere.
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Obscura Ultra
Obscura is free to use, with an annual subscription for premium features. See http://obscura.camera/ultra for full details.
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I hope you love using Obscura as much as I’ve loved designing and building it. If you do, please consider subscribing to Ultra, leaving a review, or just sharing with a friend.
All the best,
Ben
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Privacy Policy: http://obscura.camera/privacy
Terms of use: http://obscura.camera/terms
What’s New
Version 2024.10
A few improvements that will hopefully solve some of the more annoying bugs. It’s been a frustrating week.
Ratings and Reviews
Editors’ Notes
Missing the manual controls of your DSLR camera? Here, you can flick through unobtrusive controls to adjust your shot’s focus, metering, white balance and shutter speed, all with satisfying haptic feedback.
Nicola
I have loved Obscura ever since it was as recommended to me ( Obscura 1).
Anything that elevates my very average ( but enthusiastic!) photography is a winner in my book, and Obscura definitely does that. I always brought a camera out with me to capture everything…. Long before cameras in phones were invented.
Obscura makes it look like I know what I’m doing, along with it’s cool (and warm) filters and effects, precision if you want it, and tons more.
It’s easy to use, play around and up your skills, and to get help if I need it.
Safe to say I love Obscura
The only camera app you need!
After trying out what seems like 30 camera apps I can safely say that this is the only one you need. Even beats Halide.
Love the live filters and the beautiful UI design. Great work, love it 🥰
App Privacy
The developer, Ben McCarthy, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
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Ben McCarthy has identified itself as a trader for this app and confirmed that this product or service complies with European Union law.
- Address
- Clancy Quay, South Circular Road 29 Wellington House Dublin 8 Dublin 8 Dublin Ireland
- Phone Number
- +353 879164749
- ben@obscura.studio
- Size
- 76.9 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
- Apple Watch
- Requires watchOS 9.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2022 Ben McCarthy
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Obscura Ultra - Monthly €2.99
- Obscura Ultra €19.99
- Obscura Ultra Upgrade €9.99
- Obscura Ultra - One Time €69.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.