RetroCamera (v3.83 reviewed)
In short:
- Preselect the look — as a fantasy camera choice — then take pictures
- Graphic depiction of the fantasy cameras, both front and rear
- Photos, both original and filtered, are automatically stored after picture is taken
- No post-capture editing of any sort
- Must switch to gallery mode to share or delete
Pros:
- Full-resolution (square) images, plus option to store full-resolution original capture
- ISO and AF mode selection options
- Can assign alternate hardware shutter button
Cons:
- Only six fantasy cameras to choose from, limited B&W and frame options
- Fantasy camera descriptions are inaccurate in parts
- Tiny viewfinder area
- Flash control selection is buried in menu
- No zoom
- No prefocus
- Can't use front camera
- No geolocation
- Gallery mode shows only the most recent photos taken from RetroCamera
- Limited cooperation with other apps
- Particularly annoying ads in free version
Verdict:
RetroCamera has a very different gestalt than other toy camera apps. It wants to remind you of working with actual cameras rather than be an image-capture app. Some people will like it, others will hate it. The limited choices and the high resolution (including optional full-resolution original) are things you'll likely consider, but in the end it's probably going to come down to whether you enjoy the fantasy-camera illusion or not.
Image capture
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Formats: Square full-resolution
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Viewfinder features: fantasy camera body graphic with small square viewfinder
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Flash: Yes, activate from menu
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Zoom: No
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Prefocus: No
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Front camera: No
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Self-timer: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds
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Interval timer: No
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Disable shutter sound: Yes
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Store geo-location: Yes
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Save original: Yes, full resolution. Center was used for square crop
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Auto-save: No
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Rotation corrected: No, but with square format there's no reason to rotate
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Other: ISO selection, focus mode selection (auto, infinity, normal, macro, continuous), alternate hardware shutter button. All from menu
Photo adjustment
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General-purpose adjustments: No
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Filters: Must use. 6 choices before shooting
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Filter adjustments: 4 filters have B&W option, selected before shooting
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Frames: 4 filters have 1 choice of optional frame, activated from menu before shooting; 1 filter always has a frame
Plays well with others?
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Other apps can use as camera: No
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Other apps can use as editor: No
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Other apps can use for sharing: No
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Load existing photos: Only view/share/delete the most recent photos from retroCamera
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Upload to: Facebook, Twitter, Email
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Transfer to other apps: Some
App info
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Publisher: Urbian, US
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Price: Free, $2.99 (US) to turn off ads
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Android versions: 2.0 (Eclair) and later
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User ratings on Google Play: 4.3 (53K)
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Rating on applause.com: 68
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Size: 9.8MB, 8.2MB movable to internal SD card
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