NightCap Camera: Long Exposure
Astrophotography and Low Light
USD 2.99
Photograph star trails or stunning smooth waterfalls. Capture a meteor mid-streak or traffic with light trails. And clear, detailed photos where there’s barely any light at all. One-time purchase, no subscription.
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
Four modes that automatically set the camera up for you.
- Star Trails: watch the stars draw circles overhead
- Meteors: automatic capture of shooting stars
- ISS: the International Space Station passing over
- Stars: starry skies and the Milky Way
- New in version 10: Aurora, a time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights
LONG EXPOSURE
Hold the shutter open for seconds or minutes and movement becomes light.
- Long Exposure: motion blur, or a cleaner shot when you hold still
- Light Trails: traffic at night, fireworks, light painting
- Both as time-lapse too, up to 4K with adjustable speed
LOW LIGHT
- ISO Boost for up to 4x beyond the standard camera range
- Light Boost
- Noise Reduction
- Night Mode video and timelapse
HANDHELD
New in version 10. NightCap steadies and aligns every frame as you shoot, so long exposures no longer need a tripod.
MANUAL CONTROL
- Swipe to adjust exposure, ISO, focus and white balance
- Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later
- Zoom to 16x
- Black and white mode
Also includes an interval programmer, self-timer, and an Apple Watch app with live preview and remote control.
more 10.1.1 fixes a photo metadata issue on iOS 26.
10.1 adds manual aperture control on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- Choose your f-stop alongside shutter speed and ISO, for control over depth of field.
- Automatic exposure now opens the lens as wide as it will go, to gather the most light at night.
- Other fixes and improvements.
10.1.1 5 days ago
10.1 adds manual aperture control on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- Choose your f-stop alongside shutter speed and ISO, for control over depth of field.
- Automatic exposure now opens the lens as wide as it will go, to gather the most light at night.
- Other fixes and improvements.
10.1 17 Sept
10.0.5 improves color accuracy, and improves manual controls.
10.0.4 fixes a crash in the Apple Watch app, and improves viewing and sharing photos in NightCap.
10.0.3:
- Fixes a crash at launch on some iPad models.
- Fixes a crash that could occur while granting photo library access during setup.
10.0.2:
- Photos and videos now save much more detailed metadata.
- The iPhone interface no longer rotates to landscape unexpectedly.
10.0.1 fixes a rare crash on launch affecting some devices.
NightCap 10 is a complete rebuild using the latest technology, and a free update for existing customers.
- Handheld long exposure — no tripod needed. NightCap steadies and aligns the shot while you hold the phone.
- Aurora — a new time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights.
- Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later — switch lenses, zoom and focus without touching the screen.
- Improved manual controls, zoom to 16x, and improved in-app help.
- Improved interface
- Full compatibility with all current devices
All features from version 9 are still here.
10.0.5 3 Sept
10.0.4 fixes a crash in the Apple Watch app, and improves viewing and sharing photos in NightCap.
10.0.3:
- Fixes a crash at launch on some iPad models.
- Fixes a crash that could occur while granting photo library access during setup.
10.0.2:
- Photos and videos now save much more detailed metadata.
- The iPhone interface no longer rotates to landscape unexpectedly.
10.0.1 fixes a rare crash on launch affecting some devices.
NightCap 10 is a complete rebuild using the latest technology, and a free update for existing customers.
- Handheld long exposure — no tripod needed. NightCap steadies and aligns the shot while you hold the phone.
- Aurora — a new time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights.
- Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later — switch lenses, zoom and focus without touching the screen.
- Improved manual controls, zoom to 16x, and improved in-app help.
- Improved interface
- Full compatibility with all current devices
All features from version 9 are still here.
10.0.4 29 Aug
10.0.3:
- Fixes a crash at launch on some iPad models.
- Fixes a crash that could occur while granting photo library access during setup.
10.0.2:
- Photos and videos now save much more detailed metadata.
- The iPhone interface no longer rotates to landscape unexpectedly.
10.0.1 fixes a rare crash on launch affecting some devices.
NightCap 10 is a complete rebuild using the latest technology, and a free update for existing customers.
- Handheld long exposure — no tripod needed. NightCap steadies and aligns the shot while you hold the phone.
- Aurora — a new time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights.
- Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later — switch lenses, zoom and focus without touching the screen.
- Improved manual controls, zoom to 16x, and improved in-app help.
- Improved interface
- Full compatibility with all current devices
All features from version 9 are still here.
10.0.3 28 Aug
10.0.2:
- Photos and videos now save much more detailed metadata.
- The iPhone interface no longer rotates to landscape unexpectedly.
10.0.1 fixes a rare crash on launch affecting some devices.
NightCap 10 is a complete rebuild using the latest technology, and a free update for existing customers.
- Handheld long exposure — no tripod needed. NightCap steadies and aligns the shot while you hold the phone.
- Aurora — a new time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights.
- Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later — switch lenses, zoom and focus without touching the screen.
- Improved manual controls, zoom to 16x, and improved in-app help.
- Improved interface
- Full compatibility with all current devices
All features from version 9 are still here.
10.0.2 24 Aug
10.0.1 fixes a rare crash on launch affecting some devices.
NightCap 10 is a complete rebuild using the latest technology, and a free update for existing customers.
- Handheld long exposure — no tripod needed. NightCap steadies and aligns the shot while you hold the phone.
- Aurora — a new time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights.
- Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later — switch lenses, zoom and focus without touching the screen.
- Improved manual controls, zoom to 16x, and improved in-app help.
- Improved interface
- Full compatibility with all current devices
All features from version 9 are still here.
10.0.1 24 Aug
NightCap 10 is a complete rebuild using the latest technology, and a free update for existing customers.
- Handheld long exposure — no tripod needed. NightCap steadies and aligns the shot while you hold the phone.
- Aurora — a new time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights.
- Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later — switch lenses, zoom and focus without touching the screen.
- Improved manual controls, zoom to 16x, and improved in-app help.
- Improved interface
- Full compatibility with all current devices
All features from version 9 are still here.
10.0.0 19 Aug
Support for new iPhone models
9.9.1 06/10/2022
Full support for iPhone 13 and 13 Pro
9.9 30/09/2021
Bug fixes.
9.8.1 08/01/2021
- Includes support for iPhone 12 series
- Fully supports the iPhone 12 Pro Max's 2.5x telephoto camera
- Bug fixes and improvements
9.8 14/11/2020
Support for iOS 13 and iPhone 11 / 11 Pro
9.7 26/09/2019
Great news for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR owners: We've doubled performance in very low light by unlocking 1 second exposure times!
Please note that this improvement requires iOS 12.2 or later and an iPhone XS, XS Max or XR. Other devices are not affected.
9.6 25/03/2019
Enhancements and fixes for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR
Video resolution can now be set, including 4K on recent iPhone models
9.5 04/12/2018
Fixes and improved battery life.
9.4 20/11/2017
Even more ISO! Up to 10% higher maximum and up to 12% lower minimum!
Interface now fades during long recording sessions.
Fixes for manual exposure and 4K time lapse on iPhone 8 and X.
Interface improvements for iPhone X.
9.3 08/11/2017
Fixes for watchOS 4.
9.2.1 30/10/2017
Flash support for recent iPad models
Bug fixes and improvements
9.2 11/10/2017
New icon!
iOS 11 support, fixes and improvements.
9.1 22/09/2017
NightCap Pro is now called NightCap Camera!
New features:
• Time Lapse: Record time lapse videos in 4K or HD, and combine with long exposure or light trails mode for incredible results. And Night Mode allows you to record stunning time lapse of the night sky.
• Black and white: Switch between colour and black and white at any time. Works with photo, video and time lapse.
• Full iPhone 7 Plus support: Quickly switch between back cameras.
• Accessibility: Full VoiceOver support for blind and visually impaired people.
• Improved Light Trails and Long Exposure modes.
• Longer video recording, better photo viewer, and more.
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9.0 24/05/2017
New in 8.1:
- Adjusting Light Boost or Grain Reduction makes the interface is transparent so you can see the effect.
Bug fixes:
- Rotation issues are fixed for iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro
- New camera modes now work on iPod Touch 6G
New in 8.0:
NEW: 4 automatic camera modes (requires iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad Mini (2nd Generation), iPod Touch (6th Generation) or later):
• Meteor mode for photographing shooting stars with ease. Just start this mode and point your device upwards, leave it for a while, and see what it caught!
• ISS mode for photographing the International Space Station and other satellites.
• Star trails mode for capturing the movement of the stars in the sky.
• Stars mode for taking clear, crisp photos of the stars.
NEW: AI focusing. When the camera struggles to focus in very low light the new AI system takes over for fast, reliable focus.
NEW: 3D Touch shortcut menu for iPhone 6s / 6s Plus. Press firmly on the app icon for quick access to common features.
Improved manual focus - 100 now means infinite focus, not past it!
Visit nightcapcamera.com for tutorials.
8.1 13/01/2016
NEW: 4 automatic camera modes (requires iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad Mini (2nd Generation), iPod Touch (6th Generation) or later):
• Meteor mode for photographing shooting stars with ease. Just start this mode and point your device upwards, leave it for a while, and see what it caught!
• ISS mode for photographing the International Space Station and other satellites.
• Star trails mode for capturing the movement of the stars in the sky.
• Stars mode for taking clear, crisp photos of the stars.
NEW: AI focusing. When the camera struggles to focus in very low light the new AI system takes over for fast, reliable focus.
NEW: 3D Touch shortcut menu for iPhone 6s / 6s Plus. Press firmly on the app icon for quick access to common features.
Improved manual focus - 100 now means infinite focus, not past it!
Visit nightcapcamera.com for tutorials.
8.0 28/12/2015
7.0.2 fixes a bug in Light Trails mode.
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New in NightCap Pro 7:
Apple Watch support!
Photography tips!
- Watch Support -
If you have an Apple Watch, NightCap Pro now supports it. With live preview, support for both photo and video recording, and access to the app's main features (press firmly to open the menu).
- Photography Tips -
NightCap Pro's built-in AI, Aidie, now provides useful, relevant photography advice. For example, if she thinks the photo is too dark, she'll tell you how to fix that.
When a tip is available, you'll see a "!" button at the top of the screen - tap it to view the tip.
7.0.2 04/08/2015
7.0.1 fixes a crashing issue on iOS 8.0 and iOS 8.1 devices
New in NightCap Pro 7:
Apple Watch support!
Photography tips!
- Watch Support -
If you have an Apple Watch, NightCap Pro now supports it. With live preview, support for both photo and video recording, and access to the app's main features (press firmly to open the menu).
- Photography Tips -
NightCap Pro's built-in AI, Aidie, now provides useful, relevant photography advice. For example, if she thinks the photo is too dark, she'll tell you how to fix that.
When a tip is available, you'll see a "!" button at the top of the screen - tap it to view the tip.
7.0.1 24/07/2015
10.1.1 fixes a photo metadata issue on iOS 26.
10.1 adds manual aperture control on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- Choose your f-stop alongside shutter speed and ISO, for control over depth of field.
- Automatic exposure now opens the lens as wide as it will go, to gather the most light at night.
- Other fixes and improvements.
more Version 10.1.1 5 days ago
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