Final Cut Camera 4+

Camera is simply laid out and is easy to use, and is Very Economical when it comes to shooting in 4K; file sizes, that is, in comparison to other apps (Blackmagic, in particular, which is an unnecessary space hog). Also very easy to use digital zooms on all lenses, and for being a version 1.0 it is very ready to use right out of the box. Feels organic. If it needs anything it Needs a Level, and perhaps a separation of ISO from Shutter Speed elements, and perhaps an “add video to photo library” option and an optional function to combine zooms into one, like in the native camera app (but maybe that’s nitpicking, and not a pro type of thing) but so far, so good. Thanks Apple for another Great free app!👍

Update. Support promptly contacted me. Turns out app can no longer save to external APFS drive, but external ExFAT drive works fine (docs will be updated to reflect this). Would prefer APFS for various reasons but ExFAT works and now I can use external drive again. Really like HEVC Apple Log codec option for internal and external drive. Back to 5 stars app.
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After the last application update I get two entries under System Settings -> Files & Folders -> Final Cut Camera, one on and one off. I cannot turn the off to on. If I turn the one that is on to off then the second disappears. I can turn back on (only one entry remains). But as soon as I leave settings and go back to the app the second Off version of Final Cut Camera shows up in the off state in the Files & Folders. Inside the app I can only record to internal storage. Cannot select, allow, or record to external storage. Tried deleting app with setting in off and position and upon reinstallation the two On and Off entries show up again in Files & Folders. Hope this is fixed on an app update soon!

Final Cut Camera offers a lot of the basic features that you would want to control in your phone with as shutter speed,iso, white balance, etc.
BUT it’s quite inconsistent sometimes.

There are quite a few glitches and errors that happen, which can be frustrating when you’re trying to get a shot or then have to re record something. Also when you choose certain things like the grids lines overlay, they DON’T STAY. This is annoying because each time you have to go back in and re select them. It’s not the absolute hardest thing in the world. But as any filmmaker knows, it’s the little things that count and you just want to hit record as seamless as possible.

Also everyone is right about the storage. It fills up on this app extremely fast and you have to delete the app to clear it for some reason. Even when you delete things you record from the app. Weird.

Overall, I’d say it’s not consistent enough to be my go to app anymore. Love the easy interface. But if you need something reliable just use Blackmagic Camera. That’s what I’m going back to. I really want to like Final Cut Camera, I spent 4 months using it and I just can’t anymore. Hope they can improve but it’s just not where it needs to be for people who truly want to a good experience record on their phone.