apps / 1217621885
SWRLY
Petzval Camera
James Grote · Photo & Video · $4.99 · US storefront
- rating
- 4.5 ★
- ratings
- 88
- updated
- Mar 2, 2023
- released
- Aug 1, 2017
v2.9
visible word pool · 3 words
title 5/30 chars · subtitle 14/30 chars
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SWRLY is a modern take on the original swirly lens, the Petzval, created in 1840 by Josef Petzval. This lens design was one of the first portrait lenses and is characterized by a unique swirly bokeh effect. Many of the earliest photos (daguerreotypes, tintypes, etc.) were captured with Petzval lenses. The Petzval lens has a sharp center region surrounded by swirly bokeh, making it fantastic for portraits. SWRLY is the first app to faithfully recreate this effect. FEATURES -…
latest US reviews
★★★★★
Cat Scan
Mr Grote has the capabilities to create a brand new type of camera app. The shutter button (volume button?) would trigger a sound that captures the attention of cats and dogs. An instant AFTER grabbing the pet’s attention, the shutter snaps. The pet is therefore looking right…
— dpihl
★★★★★
Neat idea but needs work
I like the idea of this app but for me it doesn’t cut it. A file size of 768 x 1024 pixels isn’t acceptable in this day and age. It also doesn’t seem to work correctly with an iPhone 14 Pro. The image quality looks a little soft and the masking seems funky in spots. For now I’ll…
— Interrobangart
★★★★★
Stopped working
iOS 14.8 or whatever the final 14.xx is for iPhone 12 max pro. The app doesn’t function properly. Turn off depth and it freezes for 15-20 seconds before going back to the main title/option screen. When it does tak a photo there isn’t a visible effect bokeh or otherwise. My normal…
— lofidelityrockr
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