NightCap Camera
The night and low light camera
$2.99
9.9.1for iPhone, iPad and more
8.7
509 Ratings
Realtime Dreams Limited
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6.7 MB
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Oct 6, 2022
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About NightCap Camera
NightCap Camera is a powerful app that takes amazing low light and night photos, videos and 4K time lapse. Long exposure produces beautiful photos in low light and unique Astronomy modes capture the stars, Northern Lights (Aurora) and more!
Do you find your photos and videos dark and grainy in low light? NightCap will help by unlocking the full potential of your iPhone or iPad's camera.
AI camera control makes it easy by automatically setting optimum focus and exposure for a brighter, clearer shot. All you need to do is hold steady and tap the shutter. If you prefer manual control then instant gesture based adjustment is always available, and special camera modes give you DSLR like results. You can even shoot photos, videos and time lapse in black and white if you want to.
Try Long Exposure mode for amazing motion blur effects and reduced image noise in low light. NightCap has an ISO Boost feature that allows 4x higher ISO than any other app, producing much brighter low light photos with low noise in Long Exposure mode!
Light Trails mode preserves moving lights - ideal for moving traffic at night, fireworks or light painting.
These modes are stunning when combined with HD or 4K time lapse!
There are 4 dedicated astrophotography camera modes. Stars Mode is ideal for a starry sky or Northern / Southern Lights (Aurora), or leave your device capturing in Star Trails Mode and watch the stars paint circles in the sky! There are also modes for easy photography of the International Space Station (ISS) and meteors (shooting stars).
Visit nightcapcamera.com for tutorials.
Features:
• Video recording with special Night Mode and full manual control.
• Time lapse recording with adjustable speed, long exposure and light trails support and up to 4K resolution on iPhone 6s or newer or 1080p HD on older devices.
• Aidie, a fully automatic AI camera operator chooses the optimum camera settings for you automatically, meaning brighter, clearer photos in low light with less risk of blurring the shot. All you need to do is hold steady and tap the shutter.
• AI enhanced focusing in very low light for fast, reliable focus.
• Automatic camera modes for Meteors (shooting stars), ISS (International Space Station), stars and star trails make these difficult tasks easy.
• Innovative manual camera controls designed for photographers: intuitive gesture-based control of exposure, ISO, focus and even white balance. Simply swipe to adjust.
• Long Exposure mode: Capture detailed, noise-free low light shots.
• Light Trails mode: Perfect for light painting and even astronomy: photograph star trails with unlimited exposure time!
• ISO Boost allows up to 4x higher ISO than any other app.
• Light Boost instantly boosts brightness while preserving image detail.
• Noise Reduction Mode helps reduce image noise.
• 8x Zoom control (camera-style for easy, smooth zoom).
• Full Apple Watch support with live preview and control of the main app features.
Do you find your photos and videos dark and grainy in low light? NightCap will help by unlocking the full potential of your iPhone or iPad's camera.
AI camera control makes it easy by automatically setting optimum focus and exposure for a brighter, clearer shot. All you need to do is hold steady and tap the shutter. If you prefer manual control then instant gesture based adjustment is always available, and special camera modes give you DSLR like results. You can even shoot photos, videos and time lapse in black and white if you want to.
Try Long Exposure mode for amazing motion blur effects and reduced image noise in low light. NightCap has an ISO Boost feature that allows 4x higher ISO than any other app, producing much brighter low light photos with low noise in Long Exposure mode!
Light Trails mode preserves moving lights - ideal for moving traffic at night, fireworks or light painting.
These modes are stunning when combined with HD or 4K time lapse!
There are 4 dedicated astrophotography camera modes. Stars Mode is ideal for a starry sky or Northern / Southern Lights (Aurora), or leave your device capturing in Star Trails Mode and watch the stars paint circles in the sky! There are also modes for easy photography of the International Space Station (ISS) and meteors (shooting stars).
Visit nightcapcamera.com for tutorials.
Features:
• Video recording with special Night Mode and full manual control.
• Time lapse recording with adjustable speed, long exposure and light trails support and up to 4K resolution on iPhone 6s or newer or 1080p HD on older devices.
• Aidie, a fully automatic AI camera operator chooses the optimum camera settings for you automatically, meaning brighter, clearer photos in low light with less risk of blurring the shot. All you need to do is hold steady and tap the shutter.
• AI enhanced focusing in very low light for fast, reliable focus.
• Automatic camera modes for Meteors (shooting stars), ISS (International Space Station), stars and star trails make these difficult tasks easy.
• Innovative manual camera controls designed for photographers: intuitive gesture-based control of exposure, ISO, focus and even white balance. Simply swipe to adjust.
• Long Exposure mode: Capture detailed, noise-free low light shots.
• Light Trails mode: Perfect for light painting and even astronomy: photograph star trails with unlimited exposure time!
• ISO Boost allows up to 4x higher ISO than any other app.
• Light Boost instantly boosts brightness while preserving image detail.
• Noise Reduction Mode helps reduce image noise.
• 8x Zoom control (camera-style for easy, smooth zoom).
• Full Apple Watch support with live preview and control of the main app features.
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What's New in the Latest Version 9.9.1
Last updated on Oct 6, 2022
Old Versions
Support for new iPhone models
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Version History
9.9.1
Oct 6, 2022
Support for new iPhone models
9.9
Sep 30, 2021
Full support for iPhone 13 and 13 Pro
9.8.1
Jan 8, 2021
Bug fixes.
9.8
Nov 14, 2020
- Includes support for iPhone 12 series
- Fully supports the iPhone 12 Pro Max's 2.5x telephoto camera
- Bug fixes and improvements
- Fully supports the iPhone 12 Pro Max's 2.5x telephoto camera
- Bug fixes and improvements
9.7
Sep 26, 2019
Support for iOS 13 and iPhone 11 / 11 Pro
9.6
Mar 25, 2019
Great news for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR owners: We've doubled performance in very low light by unlocking 1 second exposure times!
Please note that this improvement requires iOS 12.2 or later and an iPhone XS, XS Max or XR. Other devices are not affected.
Please note that this improvement requires iOS 12.2 or later and an iPhone XS, XS Max or XR. Other devices are not affected.
9.5
Dec 4, 2018
Enhancements and fixes for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR
Video resolution can now be set, including 4K on recent iPhone models
Video resolution can now be set, including 4K on recent iPhone models
9.4
Nov 20, 2017
Fixes and improved battery life.
9.3
Nov 8, 2017
Even more ISO! Up to 10% higher maximum and up to 12% lower minimum!
Interface now fades during long recording sessions.
Fixes for manual exposure and 4K time lapse on iPhone 8 and X.
Interface improvements for iPhone X.
Interface now fades during long recording sessions.
Fixes for manual exposure and 4K time lapse on iPhone 8 and X.
Interface improvements for iPhone X.
9.2.1
Oct 30, 2017
Fixes for watchOS 4.
9.2
Oct 11, 2017
Flash support for recent iPad models
Bug fixes and improvements
Bug fixes and improvements
9.1
Sep 22, 2017
New icon!
iOS 11 support, fixes and improvements.
iOS 11 support, fixes and improvements.
9.0
May 24, 2017
NightCap Pro is now called NightCap Camera!
New features:
• Time Lapse: Record time lapse videos in 4K or HD, and combine with long exposure or light trails mode for incredible results. And Night Mode allows you to record stunning time lapse of the night sky.
• Black and white: Switch between colour and black and white at any time. Works with photo, video and time lapse.
• Full iPhone 7 Plus support: Quickly switch between back cameras.
• Accessibility: Full VoiceOver support for blind and visually impaired people.
• Improved Light Trails and Long Exposure modes.
• Longer video recording, better photo viewer, and more.
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New features:
• Time Lapse: Record time lapse videos in 4K or HD, and combine with long exposure or light trails mode for incredible results. And Night Mode allows you to record stunning time lapse of the night sky.
• Black and white: Switch between colour and black and white at any time. Works with photo, video and time lapse.
• Full iPhone 7 Plus support: Quickly switch between back cameras.
• Accessibility: Full VoiceOver support for blind and visually impaired people.
• Improved Light Trails and Long Exposure modes.
• Longer video recording, better photo viewer, and more.
Love NightCap? Please leave a rating or review, it only takes a moment. If you left one previously, please update it so it shows again.
8.1
Jan 13, 2016
New in 8.1:
- Adjusting Light Boost or Grain Reduction makes the interface is transparent so you can see the effect.
Bug fixes:
- Rotation issues are fixed for iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro
- New camera modes now work on iPod Touch 6G
New in 8.0:
NEW: 4 automatic camera modes (requires iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad Mini (2nd Generation), iPod Touch (6th Generation) or later):
• Meteor mode for photographing shooting stars with ease. Just start this mode and point your device upwards, leave it for a while, and see what it caught!
• ISS mode for photographing the International Space Station and other satellites.
• Star trails mode for capturing the movement of the stars in the sky.
• Stars mode for taking clear, crisp photos of the stars.
NEW: AI focusing. When the camera struggles to focus in very low light the new AI system takes over for fast, reliable focus.
NEW: 3D Touch shortcut menu for iPhone 6s / 6s Plus. Press firmly on the app icon for quick access to common features.
Improved manual focus - 100 now means infinite focus, not past it!
Visit nightcapcamera.com for tutorials.
- Adjusting Light Boost or Grain Reduction makes the interface is transparent so you can see the effect.
Bug fixes:
- Rotation issues are fixed for iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro
- New camera modes now work on iPod Touch 6G
New in 8.0:
NEW: 4 automatic camera modes (requires iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad Mini (2nd Generation), iPod Touch (6th Generation) or later):
• Meteor mode for photographing shooting stars with ease. Just start this mode and point your device upwards, leave it for a while, and see what it caught!
• ISS mode for photographing the International Space Station and other satellites.
• Star trails mode for capturing the movement of the stars in the sky.
• Stars mode for taking clear, crisp photos of the stars.
NEW: AI focusing. When the camera struggles to focus in very low light the new AI system takes over for fast, reliable focus.
NEW: 3D Touch shortcut menu for iPhone 6s / 6s Plus. Press firmly on the app icon for quick access to common features.
Improved manual focus - 100 now means infinite focus, not past it!
Visit nightcapcamera.com for tutorials.
8.0
Dec 28, 2015
NEW: 4 automatic camera modes (requires iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad Mini (2nd Generation), iPod Touch (6th Generation) or later):
• Meteor mode for photographing shooting stars with ease. Just start this mode and point your device upwards, leave it for a while, and see what it caught!
• ISS mode for photographing the International Space Station and other satellites.
• Star trails mode for capturing the movement of the stars in the sky.
• Stars mode for taking clear, crisp photos of the stars.
NEW: AI focusing. When the camera struggles to focus in very low light the new AI system takes over for fast, reliable focus.
NEW: 3D Touch shortcut menu for iPhone 6s / 6s Plus. Press firmly on the app icon for quick access to common features.
Improved manual focus - 100 now means infinite focus, not past it!
Visit nightcapcamera.com for tutorials.
• Meteor mode for photographing shooting stars with ease. Just start this mode and point your device upwards, leave it for a while, and see what it caught!
• ISS mode for photographing the International Space Station and other satellites.
• Star trails mode for capturing the movement of the stars in the sky.
• Stars mode for taking clear, crisp photos of the stars.
NEW: AI focusing. When the camera struggles to focus in very low light the new AI system takes over for fast, reliable focus.
NEW: 3D Touch shortcut menu for iPhone 6s / 6s Plus. Press firmly on the app icon for quick access to common features.
Improved manual focus - 100 now means infinite focus, not past it!
Visit nightcapcamera.com for tutorials.
7.0.2
Aug 4, 2015
7.0.2 fixes a bug in Light Trails mode.
Like NightCap Pro? Please leave a review, or update your old one!
New in NightCap Pro 7:
Apple Watch support!
Photography tips!
- Watch Support -
If you have an Apple Watch, NightCap Pro now supports it. With live preview, support for both photo and video recording, and access to the app's main features (press firmly to open the menu).
- Photography Tips -
NightCap Pro's built-in AI, Aidie, now provides useful, relevant photography advice. For example, if she thinks the photo is too dark, she'll tell you how to fix that.
When a tip is available, you'll see a "!" button at the top of the screen - tap it to view the tip.
Like NightCap Pro? Please leave a review, or update your old one!
New in NightCap Pro 7:
Apple Watch support!
Photography tips!
- Watch Support -
If you have an Apple Watch, NightCap Pro now supports it. With live preview, support for both photo and video recording, and access to the app's main features (press firmly to open the menu).
- Photography Tips -
NightCap Pro's built-in AI, Aidie, now provides useful, relevant photography advice. For example, if she thinks the photo is too dark, she'll tell you how to fix that.
When a tip is available, you'll see a "!" button at the top of the screen - tap it to view the tip.
7.0.1
Jul 24, 2015
7.0.1 fixes a crashing issue on iOS 8.0 and iOS 8.1 devices
New in NightCap Pro 7:
Apple Watch support!
Photography tips!
- Watch Support -
If you have an Apple Watch, NightCap Pro now supports it. With live preview, support for both photo and video recording, and access to the app's main features (press firmly to open the menu).
- Photography Tips -
NightCap Pro's built-in AI, Aidie, now provides useful, relevant photography advice. For example, if she thinks the photo is too dark, she'll tell you how to fix that.
When a tip is available, you'll see a "!" button at the top of the screen - tap it to view the tip.
New in NightCap Pro 7:
Apple Watch support!
Photography tips!
- Watch Support -
If you have an Apple Watch, NightCap Pro now supports it. With live preview, support for both photo and video recording, and access to the app's main features (press firmly to open the menu).
- Photography Tips -
NightCap Pro's built-in AI, Aidie, now provides useful, relevant photography advice. For example, if she thinks the photo is too dark, she'll tell you how to fix that.
When a tip is available, you'll see a "!" button at the top of the screen - tap it to view the tip.
7.0
Jul 22, 2015
Apple Watch support!
Photography tips!
- Watch Support -
If you have an Apple Watch, NightCap Pro now supports it. With live preview, support for both photo and video recording, and access to the app's main features (press firmly to open the menu).
- Photography Tips -
NightCap Pro's built-in AI, Aidie, now provides useful, relevant photography advice. For example, if she thinks the photo is too dark, she'll tell you how to fix that.
When a tip is available, you'll see a "!" button at the top of the screen - tap it to view the tip.
Photography tips!
- Watch Support -
If you have an Apple Watch, NightCap Pro now supports it. With live preview, support for both photo and video recording, and access to the app's main features (press firmly to open the menu).
- Photography Tips -
NightCap Pro's built-in AI, Aidie, now provides useful, relevant photography advice. For example, if she thinks the photo is too dark, she'll tell you how to fix that.
When a tip is available, you'll see a "!" button at the top of the screen - tap it to view the tip.
6.0
Apr 15, 2015
• Aidie, a fully automatic AI camera operator chooses the optimum camera settings for you automatically, meaning brighter, clearer photos in low light with less risk of blurring the shot. All you need to do is hold steady and tap the shutter.
• Innovative manual camera controls designed for photographers: intuitive gesture-based control of exposure, ISO, focus and even white balance. Simply swipe to adjust.
• ISO Boost: Get up to 4x higher ISO for those tricky shots!
• Simpler, easier to use interface.
• Many more fixes and improvements
If you like NightCap Pro please help spread the word - leave a review!
• Innovative manual camera controls designed for photographers: intuitive gesture-based control of exposure, ISO, focus and even white balance. Simply swipe to adjust.
• ISO Boost: Get up to 4x higher ISO for those tricky shots!
• Simpler, easier to use interface.
• Many more fixes and improvements
If you like NightCap Pro please help spread the word - leave a review!
5.3.2
Oct 30, 2014
Fixed GPS geotagging in iOS 8.
5.3.1
Oct 17, 2014
Bug fixes and improvements
5.3
Oct 14, 2014
5.3:
Improved iPhone 6 Plus support
Bug fixes and improvements
5.2:
New Burst / sequence mode!
iOS 8 support
iPhone 6 / 6 Plus support
Volume shutter
Bug fixes and improvements
Improved iPhone 6 Plus support
Bug fixes and improvements
5.2:
New Burst / sequence mode!
iOS 8 support
iPhone 6 / 6 Plus support
Volume shutter
Bug fixes and improvements
5.2
Oct 8, 2014
New Burst / sequence mode!
iOS 8 support
iPhone 6 / 6 Plus support
Volume shutter
Bug fixes and improvements
iOS 8 support
iPhone 6 / 6 Plus support
Volume shutter
Bug fixes and improvements
5.1
May 29, 2014
New in NightCap Pro 5.1:
• Many more fixes and improvements - http://www.nightcapcamera.com/updates/
New in NightCap Pro 5.0:
** Light Boost is now called NightCap Pro **
It’s the very best of NightCap and Light Boost in one amazing app plus some stunning new features:
1. Two ultra long exposure modes. Tap shutter to start, tap again to end - exposure time is unlimited. These combine many images to create longer exposures:
• Extended exposure mode - Noise free, detailed long exposures
• Light trail mode - Star trails, light painting, moving traffic
2. Instant Shutter: photo taking is now instant at all times
3. Self timer: 1-10 seconds with audible countdown
4. Burst mode
5. On-screen grid to aid composition
6. Geotagging (saves photo location)
7. Optional high quality JPEG or perfect quality TIFF photos
Please note: NightCap Pro requires iOS 7.
If you like NightCap Pro please help spread the word - leave a review!
• Many more fixes and improvements - http://www.nightcapcamera.com/updates/
New in NightCap Pro 5.0:
** Light Boost is now called NightCap Pro **
It’s the very best of NightCap and Light Boost in one amazing app plus some stunning new features:
1. Two ultra long exposure modes. Tap shutter to start, tap again to end - exposure time is unlimited. These combine many images to create longer exposures:
• Extended exposure mode - Noise free, detailed long exposures
• Light trail mode - Star trails, light painting, moving traffic
2. Instant Shutter: photo taking is now instant at all times
3. Self timer: 1-10 seconds with audible countdown
4. Burst mode
5. On-screen grid to aid composition
6. Geotagging (saves photo location)
7. Optional high quality JPEG or perfect quality TIFF photos
Please note: NightCap Pro requires iOS 7.
If you like NightCap Pro please help spread the word - leave a review!
5.0.1
Apr 25, 2014
New in NightCap Pro 5.0.1:
• Many more fixes and improvements
New in NightCap Pro 5.0:
** Light Boost is now called NightCap Pro **
It’s the very best of NightCap and Light Boost in one amazing app plus some stunning new features:
1. Two ultra long exposure modes. Tap shutter to start, tap again to end - exposure time is unlimited. These combine many images to create longer exposures:
• Extended exposure mode - Noise free, detailed long exposures
• Light trail mode - Star trails, light painting, moving traffic
2. Instant Shutter: photo taking is now instant at all times
3. Self timer: 1-10 seconds with audible countdown
4. Burst mode
5. On-screen grid to aid composition
6. Geotagging (saves photo location)
7. Optional high quality JPEG or perfect quality TIFF photos
Please note: NightCap Pro requires iOS 7.
If you like NightCap Pro please help spread the word - leave a review!
• Many more fixes and improvements
New in NightCap Pro 5.0:
** Light Boost is now called NightCap Pro **
It’s the very best of NightCap and Light Boost in one amazing app plus some stunning new features:
1. Two ultra long exposure modes. Tap shutter to start, tap again to end - exposure time is unlimited. These combine many images to create longer exposures:
• Extended exposure mode - Noise free, detailed long exposures
• Light trail mode - Star trails, light painting, moving traffic
2. Instant Shutter: photo taking is now instant at all times
3. Self timer: 1-10 seconds with audible countdown
4. Burst mode
5. On-screen grid to aid composition
6. Geotagging (saves photo location)
7. Optional high quality JPEG or perfect quality TIFF photos
Please note: NightCap Pro requires iOS 7.
If you like NightCap Pro please help spread the word - leave a review!
NightCap Camera FAQ
Click here to learn how to download NightCap Camera in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of NightCap Camera.
iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 3.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
NightCap Camera supports English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese
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