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Add to SafariWhen comparing Camera+ vs VSCO Cam, the Slant community recommends Camera+ for most people. In the question“What are the best photography apps for iPhone?” Camera+ is ranked 1st while VSCO Cam is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Camera+ is:
Allows more close-up shooting of focused subjects than default iPhone camera.
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Pros
Pro Macro mode
Allows more close-up shooting of focused subjects than default iPhone camera.
Pro Manual controls
Manually adjust focus, as well as aperture, ISO, and shutter speed to a certain extent.
Pro Can save as lossless TIFF images and other high quality formats
Those interested in lossless formats will be able to save as a lossless TIFF. Alternatively one can save as more standard high normal or optimized quality JPEG formats.
Pro Extensive editing suite
Lots of filters and other editing features (brightness, contrast, saturation) built in.
Pro Adjustable filter intensity
Any filter can be applied on a scale of 1-12 and filters can be applied in layers over each other.
Pro Easy and polished UI
The VSCO cam has a minimalistic approach to the interface. The color scheme is mostly black and grey, and many buttons don't have labels.
Pro Option to tap any part of the screen to take a photo
With VSCO cam, a mode can be selected where a photo can be taken by touching anywhere on the screen, not just one specific button.
Pro 15 in app tools
This app has many of the tools users expect and more. These include exposure, temperature, contrast, saturation, sharpening, and more.
Pro Social media integration
VSCO Cam integrates with Titter, Instagram, Facebook, and G+ for quick sharing.
Pro In-app camera roll
The VSCO camera roll can be kept separate from the primary one, or combined.
Pro High quality filters
Pro Optional social network
VSCO Cam has an in-app sharing platform, but it doesn't force users to join. For those who opt in, the experience is much like Instagram but without spammy likes or ads.
Cons
Con Does not detect faces or zones
Con No video recording mode
Con No panorama mode
There is no panorama mode offered in the app, meaning if that is a needed feature a different app will need to be used making this not an all in one solution.
Con No HDR
There is no way to do HDR in this app asides from manually doing it yourself and processing it in a 3rd party app, which can cause alignment and ghosting as problems.
Con Features presented as exclusive modes cannot be used together
For example burst is a mode, and so is the timer, but you can't do burst photos with a timer, or burst mode with a stabilizer. None of the following may work with each other in tandem: Normal, Stabilizer, Timer or Burst. This limits the functionality of the app, which may not be understood before purchase.
Con Not free
Con Lack of direction
Instead of doing a great job at one thing, this app spreads the focus over a number of mediocre features. Overall, everything is good, but this app doesn't stand out.
