Quick Photo & Video Apps for iPhone & iPad
iPhone Camera Apps: Beyond the Native App
The iTunes App Store consistently presents a wealth of iPhone camera applications. These tools increasingly challenge the necessity of conventional point-and-shoot or compact digital cameras.
Many iPhone photographers recognize limitations within the built-in camera app. These often include sluggish performance when capturing moving subjects, and an inconvenient process for toggling between still photography and video recording.
Four Useful Quick Shooting Apps
Below are four practical applications designed for rapid image capture on both the iPhone and iPad. Their utility may exceed initial expectations.
- These apps offer streamlined interfaces for faster operation.
- They frequently provide dedicated controls for frequently used settings.
- Many include features absent from the standard camera application.
- Consider these options to enhance your mobile photography workflow.
Speed and convenience are key benefits offered by these third-party alternatives. They address common frustrations experienced by iPhone and iPad users.
Exploring these apps can significantly improve your ability to capture fleeting moments. They provide a more responsive and adaptable shooting experience.
Fast Camera (Free)
Initial skepticism arose when reviewing the description of Fast Camera, particularly the claim of capturing "UP TO 800 PICTURES A MINUTE!". While such a high rate isn't always necessary, a need exists for capturing moving subjects when the standard iPhone camera's shutter speed proves insufficient. This application may provide a solution in numerous scenarios.
Upon launching the app, Fast Camera immediately begins taking photographs. The Stop/Start button and accompanying timer clearly indicate when image capture is in progress.
Camera movement during the shooting sequence necessitates lens refocusing, however, Fast Camera continues uninterrupted image acquisition.
A potential concern regarding a flooded Camera Roll is addressed by the developers. Photos are not automatically saved to the Camera Roll. Instead, a preview is offered within Fast Camera after pressing Stop, allowing selective saving of desired images. Unwanted shots are then deleted.
Several customization options are available. Users can configure a specific timer, designate the Rear or Front camera as the default, and adjust the interval between captured images.
Employing Fast Camera at sporting events or when photographing active children significantly increases the likelihood of capturing successful candid shots compared to the standard iPhone camera.
As of this review, Fast Camera is available as a free download, though it is typically priced at 99 US cents.
SuperFast Camera (free) [No Longer Available]
For users who find the Fast Camera application too rapid in its operation, SuperFast Camera presents a comparable alternative. This app provides a selection of four distinct shooting modes: SuperFast Cam, standard camera functionality, an Anti-Shake Mode, and Time Cam.
Users are also given customization options to control the behavior of the SuperFast Cam mode. These preferences include setting the number of images captured before the app ceases operation, and determining whether image capture should initiate automatically upon app launch.
App Functionality and Storage
A potential limitation of this camera application is that all captured images are automatically saved to the device's Camera Roll. Consequently, users must exit the app to review and selectively delete unwanted photos.
Furthermore, if the iPhone's Photo Stream feature is utilized, duplicate deletion from Photo Stream is also necessary to fully remove undesired images.
Benefits of Direct Storage
Conversely, the automatic saving to both Photo Stream and Camera Roll can be advantageous in specific scenarios. This is particularly useful for studio photography or when immediate viewing of photos on a Photo Stream-compatible Mac is desired.
At the time of this evaluation, SuperFast Cam is available as a free download. The future pricing structure following the initial free download period remains unspecified.
- Key Features: Four shooting presets (SuperFast Cam, regular camera, Anti-Shake, Time Cam).
- Customization: Control over the number of shots and auto-start functionality.
- Storage: Images saved to both Camera Roll and Photo Stream.
The app offers a flexible shooting experience, allowing users to tailor the capture process to their specific needs. It provides a balance between speed and control.
Record Button: Instant Video Capture
During research for this piece, the prevalence of rapid-capture applications for iPhone videography became apparent. The Record Button app enables immediate video recording with a single press of its prominent red button.
This eliminates the need to initiate the standard iPhone Camera application, endure its loading time, and then navigate to Video mode before commencing recording.
Simple Operation
Recording is halted by tapping the Timer function, at which point the footage is automatically saved. An enhancement would be the inclusion of options to pause and resume the current recording, alongside a dedicated stop function.
Alternatively, pressing the Home button will also save the recording and close the application.
The Record Button application is available at no cost, supported by advertising. The developers could benefit from offering a paid, ad-free version, as the current advertisements can be somewhat disruptive.
- Key Feature: One-tap video recording.
- Benefit: Bypasses the standard Camera app's launch process.
- Potential Improvement: Pause/resume recording functionality.
This app provides a streamlined solution for quickly capturing video on your iPhone, making it ideal for spontaneous moments. It's a useful tool for users who prioritize speed and convenience in their mobile videography.
Record Now (99 US Cents) [No Longer Available]
Record Now functions in a manner comparable to Record Button. However, this application allows users to initiate and conclude recordings with a single tap on the screen, saving the captured footage directly to the Camera Roll.
A subsequent tap on the screen will then commence a new recording session.
Record Now is distinguished by its simplicity, offering no additional settings or features. This makes it particularly useful when capturing a blend of photographs and videos.
It eliminates the need to constantly toggle between photo and video modes within the device’s native camera application.
Further exploration of iPhone camera capabilities can be found in these related articles:
- 10 Powerful & Useful iPhone Camera Apps To Help You Take Better Pictures
- Take Better Pictures With Free Camera Plus
The iTunes App Store features several other applications with similar quick-shooting functionality. These apps enhance the photo and video recording experience on both iPhone and iPad devices.
We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences with these and comparable applications.
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