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Re:A Primer on Shooting in Manual Mode: Aperture, Shutter Sp... by taylodl on Wednesday August 14, 2019 @02:24PM (#20698441)
I thought this was going to be about using manual mode on your smartphone camera. Is that even possible?
Re:A Primer on Shooting in Manual Mode: Aperture, Shutter Sp... by mutagen on Wednesday August 14, 2019 @02:34PM (#20698545)
There's a variety of apps that give you manual control. Apple has provided RAW access to sensor data for a few years now and I think some Android manufacturers beat them to it. You're still dealing with a tiny sensor but you can practice and get your mind around the concepts.
Re:A Primer on Shooting in Manual Mode: Aperture, Shutter Sp... by allana on Wednesday August 14, 2019 @02:27PM (#20698473)
Manual mode is available on many Android phones: https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-take-photo-manual-mo...
Re:A Primer on Shooting in Manual Mode: Aperture, Shutter Sp... by danso on Wednesday August 14, 2019 @02:49PM (#20698684)
I use Moment for iOS, and for awhile, I put its icon where I normally put the stock Camera app (in the rightmost position of the dock). But to be honest, I found myself rarely using it. I'm not sure if Moment's interface is clunkier compared to its rivals, but it's just much harder to adjust and access settings from a touch screen compared to a full-bodied camera's physical controls. And making manual adjustment often doesn't feel right or necessary for 99% of the impromptu photos I take with my smartphone.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moment-pro-camera/id927098908

Re:A Primer on Shooting in Manual Mode: Aperture, Shutter Sp... by fetus8 on Wednesday August 14, 2019 @02:51PM (#20698708)
Halide on iOS is one of the best ways to shot in manual mode on your iPhone. You get full control, a histogram, and even manual focusing options. It's a pretty amazing app and totally worth the one time purchase price.
Re:A Primer on Shooting in Manual Mode: Aperture, Shutter Sp... by jmarcher on Wednesday August 14, 2019 @02:27PM (#20698477)
Some third-party camera apps allow you more control (e.g. Samsung camera).
Re:A Primer on Shooting in Manual Mode: Aperture, Shutter Sp... by abc_lisper on Wednesday August 14, 2019 @02:39PM (#20698597)
On iOS get ProCamera