The Only Photo App I Use
Version 9.4 update: The ProCamera "geeks" keep adding features while keeping the simplicity for basic high-quality shots. I recommend that new users start with basic functions, then learn the more complex features one-at-a-time. Example: There are six HDR modes. The "Auto" mode works great, but later, try one of the other HDR modes for challenging conditions. The included manual is very concise and must be read very carefully.
I edit photos both within ProCamera and in Lightroom. When you edit and save in ProCamera, the original photo remains, so you can always revert back to the orginial and re-edit from scratch. Example: You can convert a photo to black & white, then start fresh and make another version with different results.
I have a handful of iPhone photo apps. ProCamera is now the only one that I use. Its at the top of my home page. Others are now stashed away in a folder; I may delete them.
ProCamera has features that get more out of my iPhone camera than I thought possible. Examples: Ghost-free HDRs, Low-light, low-noise photos which are created by combining several captures. Once captured, ProCamera has tools to edit and create both high-quality (TIFF) files or compact jpegs for emailing & messaging.
I normally use both big DSLRs and high-quality mirrorless cameras. But, with my iPhone 6s+ and ProCamera, I no longer feel camera-naked when I leave home with only my iPhone.
Heres my basic iPhone photo workflow:
1. Take picture with ProCamera. I use the "Photo" mode for most pics. I use a low light or HDR modes for challenging situations. For low light photos that need a tripod, I use a "Joby GripTight Micro Stand, which I store on my keychain. For a touchless shutter, I use ProCameras built-in timer, my earbud volume switch or Gadgin bluetooth remote. The vividHDR and Low Light In-App purchases are a good deal. (I seldom use the San Fran or Street editing filters.) I opt to automatically save the original photo as a high-quality TIFF file in ProCameras "Lightbox" vs the "Camera Roll".
2. I then edit with ProCamera. Im not a fan of most filters, so I use normally the manual
functions to adjust exposure, sharpening, highlights/shadows, etc. I save often, which makes a copy each time. I can always go back to the original or earlier edited copy.
3. After editing, I sometimes have ProCamera create a small-to-large JPEG, which I email. I then save the original and/or final TIFF version to the "Camera Roll". Occasionally I’ll upload photos to a SmugMug gallery via the SmugMug app. I export selected photos to a mobile flash drive, which I move to my Mac and import into Lightroom for post-processing.
Bottom line: I’m serious about getting the best photos that I can from my iPhone. ProCamera lets me do that!
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ProCamera. Manual RAW Capture, v9.4