

The viewfinder image is not smooth, and it feels like it jumps around a lot, at least this is how I found it in the beta for my testing. Now, I'm not sure if it's just me, but when I use Portrait mode in Camera+ 2, it seems a bit jittery as I'm trying to shoot. Ever since I got the iPhone 8 Plus last year, I tend to take Portrait mode images whenever I can. As I saw how great people's Portrait mode images came out (even though it's not perfect), I was definitely impressed and had to have it in my next upgrade. When Portrait mode first came out with the iPhone 7 Plus, I missed out on it because I opted for a regular iPhone 7. While Portrait mode came as a feature in the original Camera+ since the iPhones got it, Camera+ 2 takes it a step further with the new Depth Editing functionality. However, if you are a professional and prefer RAW captures, then Camera+ 2 has your back. Personally, I don't save in RAW because the file sizes are significantly larger, so they take up more space on your device. Editing RAW images also means more flexibility and accuracy. When you have a RAW photo, it means you get the highest attainable quality with increased dynamic range. RAW capture and editingįor the serious photographers, Camera+ 2 now has the ability to capture full RAW for all of your images, just as you would get with a DSLR.Ĭapturing in RAW creates a "digital negative" for each and every photo once it's turned on in the settings (under Quality & Format), or you can turn it on selectively as you go. They're similar to other apps I've used, so it's great to see Camera+ implementing accurate features in its arsenal as well. I found bringing up the manual controls to be simple and intuitive. Any changes kick in immediately, so there's no waiting. With Camera+ 2's manual controls, users are able to be precise with the shutter speed, white balance, and ISO through on-screen dials. You can also enable these to appear all the time by going into the Settings, then Advanced Controls, and then toggling Always Show and Live Exposure on. The manual controls appear when you bring up the separate focus and exposure points. Camera+ 2 now joins other camera replacement apps in giving users more precise control over their resulting photos. But for the moments I'm feeling a bit more creative and want to experiment with my photos, I like to use manual controls, such as with Halide and Manual. When I'm taking snapshots to capture memories with friends and family, I often just go with the basic native Camera since it's fast.
