Changelog

Fixes:
- a fix for a blur animation not completing and remaining blurry after launch
- a fix for the orientation being incorrectly set for videos recorded in landscape
- a fix for a crash on watch companion app
- prevent changing camera during recording, unless using virtual camera

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Improvements:
- Improved handling of volume button presses, which means it should be more reliable and won’t disrupt your music volume as you try to capture photos.

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Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the name of Camera Modes would not be displayed when using the Mode Picker.
- Tweaks to the Manual Exposure Controls.
- Better handling of a case where a blur animation would get stuck over the viewfinder at launch.
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Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the volume button controls would stop working under certain conditions.

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Fixes:
- Fixed the camera timer not working correctly.
- Fixed a typo.

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Improvements:
- A whole new video capture pipeline, that should lead to more reliable recording.
(the downside is there’s a slight delay when enabling filters or alt aspect ratios, as the app switches to the previous video pipeline)

Fixes:
- Fixed the layout of the navigation bar and album bar on iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Improvements:
- Better support for the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 5× Camera

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Improvements:
- Major improvements to photo capture performance.
- Long Press the Quick Settings Button to access all Settings

Fixes:
- Fixed a bug that could cause failed captures when using Filters.

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Improvements:
- Major improvements to photo capture performance.

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Fixes:
- Removed the dedicated video output for the Loupe
- Which fixes 4K at 60fps video recording
- and hopefully the super weird capture bug affecting futuristic operating systems
- Also fixed a bug when tapping filters in the filter picker when not showing All Filters
- Possibly fixed a bug with the spirit level. Haven’t been able to replicate so I’m not 100% sure here
- Fixed some unnecessary haptics firing during video recording
- Fixed the Request Review prompt (window levels, who would have guessed)

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Thank you all for the response to Obscura 4’s launch over the past few days. It’s been a delight to hear from users new and old that you’re enjoying the new design and features.

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Improvements:
- Added labels to the mode picker when tapped.
- Added an alternate app icon with a larger circle to match some other app icon layouts.

Fixes:
- Fixed the support email address not being inserted in the mail compose view.
- Fixed the face tracking indicator being horizontally mirrored for the rear facing camera.
- Fixed a number of typos and incorrectly applied localizations.

Introducing Obscura 4!
With a refreshed design and improved controls, Obscura is easier, faster, and nicer to use than ever before.

Every part of Obscura has been refined, polished and perfected to create the post possible camera experience.

Here’s a quick overview of new features:

Simplified Camera Controls
Most of the camera controls now behave more consistently. Tap to expand, drag to quickly adjust, and long press to reset. Exposure, Focus, Filters and White Balance all work the same way.

Focus and Zoom have swapped
Being able to quickly switch cameras is more important than ever as iPhone camera systems evolve. And since manual focus is only available in certain camera modes, it made sense to prioritise the camera picker.

Quick Settings
Quick Settings has swapped places with the library button, and is now in the top right corner of the screen. If you prefer the old layout, you can swap them back from Obscura’s View Options settings.

Peek at Recent Photos
Drag your finger outwards from the photo library button to quickly scrub through your recent photos.

Dual Reticules
Long Press on the reticule (the circle in the middle of the viewfinder) to enable separate focus and exposure points.

Highlight Exposure Clipping
Highlight on the viewfinder areas of the image that are over- or under-exposed.

New Library Interface
Obscura’s Library interface has been redesigned to be easy to navigate, and nicer to use, and there are more options when exporting images.

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Obscura Ultra
Obscura is also switching from a paid-up-front app, to free with subscriptions, making the app accessible to a much wide audience.

Don’t worry, existing users will still have access to all the great features they’ve already paid for.
New features will require upgrading to Obscura Ultra, but it’s not required to keep using and enjoying Obscura as it is today.

Learn more at http://obscura.camera/ultra

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I’m incredibly excited to share this update with you. I’ve been working on it for over a year now, and I think it’s a huge improvement in usability, and I hope the new pricing model is going to provide a more sustainable future for Obscura.

If you’re enjoying Obscura, please consider subscribing to Ultra, leaving a review, or sharing with a friend.

All the best,
Ben

Introducing Obscura 4!
With a refreshed design and improved controls, Obscura is easier, faster, and nicer to use than ever before.

Every part of Obscura has been refined, polished and perfected to create the post possible camera experience.

Here’s a quick overview of new features:

Simplified Camera Controls
Most of the camera controls now behave more consistently. Tap to expand, drag to quickly adjust, and long press to reset. Exposure, Focus, Filters and White Balance all work the same way.

Focus and Zoom have swapped
Being able to quickly switch cameras is more important than ever as iPhone camera systems evolve. And since manual focus is only available in certain camera modes, it made sense to prioritise the camera picker.

Quick Settings
Quick Settings has swapped places with the library button, and is now in the top right corner of the screen. If you prefer the old layout, you can swap them back from Obscura’s View Options settings.

Peek at Recent Photos
Drag your finger outwards from the photo library button to quickly scrub through your recent photos.

Dual Reticules
Long Press on the reticule (the circle in the middle of the viewfinder) to enable separate focus and exposure points.

Highlight Exposure Clipping
Highlight on the viewfinder areas of the image that are over- or under-exposed.

New Library Interface
Obscura’s Library interface has been redesigned to be easy to navigate, and nicer to use, and there are more options when exporting images.

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Obscura Ultra
Obscura is also switching from a paid-up-front app, to free with subscriptions, making the app accessible to a much wide audience.

Don’t worry, existing users will still have access to all the great features they’ve already paid for.
New features will require upgrading to Obscura Ultra, but it’s not required to keep using and enjoying Obscura as it is today.

Learn more at http://obscura.camera/ultra

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I’m incredibly excited to share this update with you. I’ve been working on it for over a year now, and I think it’s a huge improvement in usability, and I hope the new pricing model is going to provide a more sustainable future for Obscura.

If you’re enjoying Obscura, please consider subscribing to Ultra, leaving a review, or sharing with a friend.

All the best,
Ben

Several Fixes relating to Depth Capture and the Fjorden Grip Accessory.

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And if you’re having any issues, please get in touch with support@obscura.studio and I’ll see what I can do to help you out.

All the best,
Ben

P.S. If your a fan of Pokémon games, I just release a new app, Aether, for calculating Pokémon type strengths and weaknesses!

This update includes a number of bug fixes, including:
- a fix for a crash during capture in Depth Mode
- improvements in showing whether 48MP is available
- localisation fixes
- a small update to the walkthrough

Sorry for the lack of updates over the past few months. I’ve been dealing with some health issue (I’m fine though!), but I’ve been working on a big update to Obscura that I’m hoping to share in the next few months.

All the best,
Ben

P.S. If your a fan of Pokémon games, I just release a new app, Aether, for calculating Pokémon type strengths and weaknesses!

Don’t forget to leave a review if you’ve been enjoying Obscura (and appreciating the frequent updates with features and bug fixes)!

Here’s what new in version 2022.12:

48 Megapixel Capture Support
Do note that 48 MP capture is only availble using the iPhone 14 Pro’s Main Camera, at 1×, while ProRAW is enabled in Obscura’s Pro Mode.

iPhone 14 Pro 2× Mode
Added support for the iPhone 14’s native 2× zoom mode. Note that standard RAW capture is disabled at 2×. ProRAW is supported however.

Fjorden Camera Grip Support
Added support for capturing photos and adjusting settings using the Fjorden device.

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Here’s what new in version 2022.11:

iPhone 14 Support
Layout tweaks and big fixes. Support for 48MP capture coming soon.

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Here’s what new in version 2022.10:

Features

Added Lock Screen Widgets
You can now access Obscura right from your lock screen with a single tap. It’s a feature we’ve been dreaming of, for a long, long time.

Updated Walkthrough
The walkthrough has been redesigned and rewritten with more information, helpful diagrams, and localised into 8 languages.

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Here’s what new in version 2022.9:

Features

Added Korean Localization
Please let us know if you spot any mistakes!

Bug Fixes

Photo Capture Error Fix
If set to capture RAW with no preview image, the capture can sometimes fail. If this is detected, Obscura will automatically capture a preview for future captures. If you’ve been experiencing this issue, I’m really sorry. It’s been a real headache to deal with, as I haven’t been able to reproduce it consistently.

Display Zoom Fix
Fixed a bug where the viewfinder would be scaled incorrectly when Display Zoom is enabled.

Storage Cache Fix
Fixed a bug where a temporary cache would not be emptied.

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Here’s what new in version 2022.8:

Features

Localization
Added support for French, German, Spanish,Japanese and Chinese Simplified and Traditional.

New Filters
Added a bunch of new filters and made improvements to existing filters.

Exposure Locking Pref
Locking Exposure is now optional, and can be enabled in Advanced Camera Settings.

Changes

Viewfinder Tap Actions
All actions now available for double and triple taps.

Bug Fixes

Camera Controls Layout Fixes
Improvements to the tertiary controls, and some size tweaks for small devices.

Image Detail Improvements
Improvements to image fetching and quality of the preview image.

Camera Collapse Gesture Improvements
Tweaked the gesture behaviour to be a little nicer, and fixed a bug where the camera collapse gesture might activate even though it's disabled.

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Here’s what new in version 2022.7:

Features

Lock White Balance
There are now separate buttons to Lock White Balance and Set White Point.

Changes

Image Editing UI Improvements
Tapping a filter will now scroll it to the centre of the screen, so you can tap through without moving your thumb.

Photo Capture Errors
Now display more detail when capture errors occur.

Microphone Permission Warning
In Video Mode, a warning is now displayed if microphone access is disabled.

Bug Fixes

Video Preset Fixes
Fixed issues with video preset settings.

Format Display Fix
On iPhones with notches, the displayed format now shows JPEG if no format is selected.

Metadata Focal Length Fix
Fixed a UI bug where the focal length might display many, many numbers after the decimal point.

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Here’s what new in version 2022.6:

Features

Preset Filter Settings
Presets now support setting an individual filter, or the last used filter, that will be restored on launch.

Added 5:4 and 3:2 Photo Capture
You can now capture photos in two new aspect ratios.

Changes

Reticule Improvements
You can now drag the reticule, and we fixed some odd behaviour when the reticule is off centre when changing aspect ratio.

Tweaked Depth Blur Intensity
We increased the intensity of the blur effect to make it a little more prominent.

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Welcome to Obscura 3! We’ve got a few bug fixes to get out quickly to ensure you have a great experience right from the start.

Features

URL Scheme Support
You can launch directly with the url 'obscura-3://'

Changes

White Balance Improvements
We made some big improvements to the white balance system, so color temperature will be preserved when switching cameras.

Bug Fixes

Video Frame Rate Fix
Fixed an issue preventing recording at 24 or 60fps.

iPhone XR Fixes
We ordered an iPhone XR and it made tracking down these issues a whole lot easier.

In-App Notification UI Fix
Fixed an issue where the text of an in-app notification might be the same color as the background.

Layout Fix on Small Devices
Fixed an issue where the camera controls might lay out incorrectly when the app is resumed from the background on small devices.

Manual Shutter Speed Fix
Fixed a crash that would occur when manually adjusting shutter speed.

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Bug Fixes:

Fixed a crash relating to ProRAW capture.

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We’ve got lots more bug fixes and updates coming soon, but we wanted to get this one resolved ASAP.

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Welcome to Obscura 3! We’ve got a few bug fixes to get out quickly to ensure you have a great experience right from the start.

Features

Added Depth Map View
You can now view depth maps where available. Just open a portrait image, tap the header, and choose Depth Map from the dropdown.

Disable Camera Collapse Gesture
Added an option in Advanced Camera Settings to disable the camera collapse gesture if it’s not to your liking. Instead a library button is displayed at the top of the screen.

Added App Icons
Added a few new options for custom App Icons, including metal effect and neon.

Changes

Image Editing Improvements
The selected filter is now highlighted, and some layout issues were fixed.

Image Sharing Improvements
Sharing should be compatible with more third party apps.

Bug Fixes

Animation Bug in Camera Controls
Sometimes would not update their appearance controls until they had been interaction with.

Fix Crash When Adjusting White Balance & ISO (Hopefully)
Haven’t been able to reproduce these crashes, but there’s a good chance they’re fixed now.

Fix Missing Capture Preview
For some capture settings, a preview of the captured would not be displayed.

Fix Pro Mode Crash
Fixed a crash that would occur when switching from pro mode, to pro mode, on devices that don’t support ProRAW capture. That was a weird one.

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