Analogue - BW Darkroom

“Analogue” is a unique software. No one of the other photo software provided an interface of a real large (or medium) film format camera, like “Analogue”. This is as well true about a precise emulation of the processing of real film negatives in a real photo darkroom. My review is common for “Analogue” and “Darkr”, the other photo software of the same developer. The only difference there is the price model: “Analogue” is fully payable, while “Darkr” has a free core with in-app purchases which unlock some advanced features. When opening “Analogue”, you are invited to choose one of the 4 options: - a 4x5” format camera; - a 6x6 twin-lens reflex camera; - a 24x36 point-and-shot camera; - a digital darkroom, which emulates the processes of film development and printing. This software is accompanied with detailed tutorials, which are available in various languages. To access the tutorials, click on the small gear in the right corner on bottom, then choose Tutorials in Settings that open. 1. The 4x5” format camera. - It has a focusing screen (with a grid), in which the image is vertically reflected as should be in the focusing glass screen of a real large format film camera; - Focusing spot looks as a magnifying glass, and can be moved along all the screen. It has both manual and auto focus options; - Shutter speed and ISO are set up manually, and the chosen parameters are always visible for better control; - The following 3 features are available via 3 small pictograms in the upper right corner: (a) Film presets to emulate the most popular B&W photo films. I note that correct film presets are a problem in digital photography. For example, “FilmBorn” - another camera and darkroom emulation software - provides film presets which do not meet the real photo films (in couple with its “digital interface”, this is why I do not recommend “FilmBorn” for use). The film presets accessed in “Analogue” match the tonal and contrast look of the real B&W films very precise. This is a great advantage of “Analogue” along with “I Love Film” (of the same developer); (b) The second pictogram opens a tilt-and-shift correction tool. Scrolling the image border, you are able to tilt/shift the image as in a real large format camera; (c) The third pictogram allows to pre-install a red/green/yellow filter. This option is very useful when shooting foliage, dynamic sky and other scenes; - After you shot the chosen frame, you are able to continue the photo session or t

It doesn’t let you import photos and the cameras are atrocious filters are ok too bad I can’t use them since the thing won’t let me import photos

I spent 15 minutes trying to access my camera roll and couldn’t figure out how to launch it. Maybe the app has good results but I’ll never know. Delete.

Thank you for teaching me some amazing photography rules/skills. Instructions are clearly and concisely written. Please don’t hesitate to add more photography rules and guidelines if they are available. (Especially, while working with the Black and White shots) My Device: iPhone 14 Pro Max (latest iOS), iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd Generation, 2018, latest iPadOS) Note: I regularly update my review/rating for this application. With Kindest Regards-BR

The app would be awesome! Only if it worked. As of August 12 2019 the app has problems. The key functions DO NOT work at all. I can only see the test strips, cropping and sepia. The dodging and burning do not carry to the finished version. I spent the whole afternoon fighting with it, and now I am done and gone to another app. I will request the $2.99to see if I get it. Sorry - DO NOT Waste your time.

I’m deeply in love for this app and the costumer service! My favorite B&H app!

Took me back to my old days in the darkroom great app... I recommend it

Can’t believe this app exists. I am absolutely amazed by what I can achieve in this darkroom!

This is one of my go to app, it’s a must have!!!

Revamped my rating because author fixed the issue. It’s really “the” go-to black and white camera app for iPhone, in my humble opinion. Really a pleasure to use! However, the small format viewfinder doesn't match up (to be able to view your subject correctly. This is on iPhone 6s Plus.) And, you're unable to (see) the shutter release button (Again in small format/iPhone 6s Plus.) So, you have to tap around until you find it. I contacted the author and had a brief discussion about it and told him it must be an iPhone 6s Plus issue, but never received a reply after that; nor has there been a fix for said issue. If there were fixes or even a reply showing concern with the issue, I would rate it higher.