Observed arrival · 2026-08-25

LibreCam, the Camera App That Refuses Computational Photography

librecam.app Observed source

Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An iPhone camera app that captures a true Bayer DNG alongside a single-frame HEIF, with automatic image processing switched off.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-25 issue.

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The app presents a paired capture model: one Bayer DNG for editing and one single-frame HEIF for sharing, with the page stating that the DNG remains untouched by its display looks. Its control surface includes focus, shutter, ISO, exposure bias, white balance, and three fixed focal lengths—13, 24, and 77 mm. The site also describes add-only Photos access, optional on-device location tagging, and no account, ads, analytics, or tracking.

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