Open Camera

Manual photography on Android

Open Camera is a configurable camera app for Android users who want more control than a basic phone camera interface provides. It supports manual focus, ISO adjustment, exposure compensation and RAW image capture on compatible devices. That makes it suitable for photography enthusiasts, people who edit their images later, and anyone who wants to set up a shot rather than rely entirely on automatic processing.

Tools for careful shooting

The app includes practical monitoring and composition aids. A live histogram helps assess brightness, while zebra stripes can highlight areas at risk of overexposure. Focus peaking provides a visual guide when adjusting focus manually. An auto-leveling option uses the phone's sensors to help keep the camera straight, which is useful for buildings, landscapes and other images where tilted lines are noticeable.

• Voice activation and Bluetooth LE remote support can trigger the shutter without touching the phone.
• GPS and timestamp information can be added to photos and videos, or EXIF data can be removed when location privacy matters.
• RAW capture is available where the device and Android camera support it.

A practical, open-source interface

Open Camera is open source and focuses on settings rather than filters or social sharing features. Its interface can feel busy compared with a stock camera app, but the configurable controls let experienced users keep frequently used options close at hand. Some features depend on the phone's hardware, camera drivers and Android support, so results and available controls can vary between devices.

Popularity and rating

Developed by Mark Harman, Open Camera is listed in the Photography category and has more than 100,000,000 installs. Its rating is 4.05 out of 5 from 285,343 reviews. It is a strong fit for users who value manual adjustment, technical feedback and control over image metadata, while casual users may prefer a simpler camera with fewer settings.