Northern Lights Photo Capture is a specialized photography tool designed to assist users in capturing the Aurora Borealis on iOS devices. The app combines location-based aurora forecasting with manual camera controls, including seven brightness-specific presets and long-exposure support.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Amateur photographers and aurora chasers looking for manual camera settings and forecasting tools for night sky photography.
What does it look like?
Key features
Offers seven distinct presets calibrated to the brightness levels of the aurora for optimized capture.
Provides up-to-date northern lights forecasts based on the user's current geographic location.
Supports RAW-format capture, burst mode, and a self-timer to minimize camera shake during long exposures.
Allows for photo capture using the device's volume up button to reduce physical contact with the camera.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
4 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Letovaltsev Maxim
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Northern Lights Photo Capture
How's the Photo & Video market?
The rivals identified
By Tinkerworks Apps
ProCam competes for the same mobile photography audience by offering advanced manual controls that overlap with the long-exposure requirements for aurora photography.
- ProCam offers high-frame-rate video recording, whereas Northern Lights Photo Capture focuses exclusively on static aurora photography.
- ProCam provides specialized 3D photo modes, while Northern Lights Photo Capture limits its feature set to aurora-specific forecasting and presets.
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Key takeaways for Northern Lights Photo Capture
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
The app provides a suite of manual photography controls and forecasting data specifically tailored for capturing the Northern Lights.
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