Quad Camera: The Funnest iPhone App Ever (Until Gowalla Gets Here)
First off, let me say...Please don't sue me, Apple, for saying *funnest*!
Second off, maybe the best thing to actually say is that Quad Camera is the funnest iPhone app in the camera/photography category, which is actually saying a lot, not just because there are dozens of those apps in the iTunes App store, but more because the app Camera Bag is the best thing since sliced bread wi-fi enabled SD cards, and dethroning it was quite a feat.
Okay, onto Quad Camera: What is it? Simply put, it is an iPhone app that uses your iPhone camera to take multiple (either 4 or 8) rapid-fire shots with the camera, and create one picture out of them, arranging them in a single row or a couple of columns. Like so:
When you open Quad Camera, there are a variety of settings you can choose to set your shot up, including time between shots, shot layout (2x2, 4x1, 4x2 and 8x1) and some useful color effects:
The timer can be set as low as 0.10 seconds and as long as 3.0 seconds between shots. The shorter the length of time, the more of a stop-motion effect you get, like so:
You could just totally stand still while the camera clicks off the shots, resulting in some interesting final photos.
In my short time using Quad Camera, however, what I have enjoyed the most is setting the timer to a lengthier time (like 2 or 3 seconds) and completely changing the shot between clicks. Below are a few examples.
This shot was taken on the corner of Sixth Street and Throckmorton in Fort Worth, and in between each shot, I turned about 45 degrees. If you click on it, it will take you to the original size of the shot, which is actually a pretty good resolution.
Right now, Quad Camera is a steal at only $1.99, but the developer says it will be raising the price after some additional modifications. Listening to user feedback and fixing bugs is always super great, but this app is spectacular the way it is, ready to use right out of the digital box. If you are a photo hound, or if you find yourself tiring of the limited use of iPhone's less than enviable camera, I would highly recommend Quad Camera as an app you purchase for your iPhone. You're gonna love it.
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uber cool. my personal motto is "never pay for an iphone app," but rules are made for breaking, right?
Posted by: {lauryl} | March 10, 2009 12:27 PM