It’s no secret that the cameras of our
devices could work a bit better at night or with low light. That’s where
NightCap comes in offering users a camera replacement that captures up to 15x
more light than any other app… so they claim.
NightCap performs slow shutter photography,
meaning it performs better in low light with an extended exposure range for
brighter and more detailed imaged. You still need to hold your device carefully
as any movement doesn’t exactly help, but the results are surprisingly good
provided you can maintain a steady hand.
There’s a good deal of functionality with
users able to change the shutter speed to adjust exposure, change focus and
tweak the white balance then lock those settings in. automatic mode works well
for most instances but it will probably take a bit of adjusting anyway to get
the shot that you want.
Unfortunately it’s not really an app that
lends itself to any spur of the moment situations. Ironically, the use for this
app would seem best in spontaneous moments. The fact is, unless you’re a dead
hand, you need to plan out your shot and ensure you remain almost perfectly
still. Snapping off a shot actually only takes a few seconds but in reality
this will produce a blurred image more often than not thereby requiring a more
cautious approach.
NightCap
for iPhone
That said, NightCap is an impressive tool,
and the more camera savvy amongst us will find it a valuable app for their
photography toolbox. When it’s done right, the results are very good and there
aren’t any other apps that take a better night shot.
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Details
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Compatible with
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iPhone, iPod and iPad
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Requires
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iOS 5.0 or later
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Price
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$ 0.99
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Category
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Photo & Video
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Updated
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Apr 11, 2012
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Version
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2.1
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Size
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0.7 MB
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Seller
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Chris Wood
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