Even Longer App Review // RAW Long Exposure on iPhone!

[@mariotomiak]

What a great review. You nailed it, David! I‘ve build Even Longer with image quality being the top priority. All I do is driven by an enthusiastic photographers perspective. Stay tuned for the next long exposure feature unique to Even Long, not even available on any other camera around.

[@David_Addison]

Can't wait! As if RAW and AFA wasn't enough!

[@mariotomiak]

@@David_Addison for the PROs among us there may be some features missing. But as you‘ve never see this before, you probably even don’t know what you are missing;-)

[@alexm1126]

when is light trails coming? i'm really excited for that

[@mariotomiak]

@@alexm1126 I can‘t promise a release date, but I expect it to be ready later this year.

[@MegaSalv0]

@@mariotomiak as a camera app developer, the support for RAW is simply outstanding. Such a thing was supposed not to be possible, you proved otherwise :) Exploring the app a bit, I noticed that the frame rate can be quite limited, especially in older iPhone models. Would this be a problem for fast-moving objects and for the future implementation of light trails? Other than that, great job! You left all other long-shutter apps in the dust...

[@David_Addison]

What an phenomenal start to Slow Shutter Month! I'm still surprised by the results I get with Even Longer. Watch in 4K to really appreciate the textures and details in the photos!

[@tikiortaka]

Wow. This channel is massively underrated and undersubbed!

[@MrGridStrom]

I noticed the bloopers at the end of the video, thanks for going the extra mile for perfection dude. I recently started making videos, and doing multiple takes drives me crazy.

[@David_Addison]

Oh yeah, if a car starts a mile away I go again 😆 Well done on starting yourself! I probably muck up every line at least once or twice before nailing it, so don't let it get you down 👍

[@danielchaskel2838]

Hi David and Hi Mario, in another review David mentioned this App and I bought it instantly, as well as I bought almost every app, David reviewed. :-)) The app is still without any tutorial or handout and so I was waiting for your review for some backround. @ Mario, you create a brilliant masterpiece, respect👏. Please give us some more informationon on your website, I saw, it‘s still under construction. There is a little thing, for 12 pro max it‘s 2,5x, I think this is only the text on the button, the image seems to be correct. To all folks, who don‘t like „abonnements“ - subscriptions, the price and the membership is fair and you get a lot more what you pay for. cheers Daniel

[@mariotomiak]

Hi Daniel, thanks for your kind words. It looks like people really fall in love not only with app but also with the results they can produce with it so easy. I hope to be able to provide some content on my website once the first wave of customers buying Even Longer is over. The now daily growing user base uncovers some bugs (mostly minor ones) to be fixed immediately. This needs all my energy at the moment. I‘ve got a day-job too, photography and app development are just my side businesses. Yet. Regarding the 12 Pro Max you are right. It is just the text. I‘ll fix it with one of the next updates. Cheers, Mario

[@carl7105]

Just downloaded this app after watching your video, great videos you do thanks

[@ianbrown704]

Great insight and just the app I need, thanks a lot and stay safe.

[@David_Addison]

Thanks!

[@johne1599]

Great video! The very first human photographed? How cool. Find your peace and please come back, David.

[@jane22226]

Aghhh have had this app for a whiles and was waiting for one of your awesome ‘how to videos’ - all you have done is wet my appetite even more - when is the guide coming out ???!!

[@David_Addison]

Thanks Jane! My 'hands-on' is coming Monday 👍

[@JanArmor]

Excellent info, David. Thanks, a bunch. Just subscribed!

[@iphoneography]

Just bought it, thanks for the information. Very clean and simple, I'll give it a run over the next few days :)

[@dmg987]

does even longer app have time interval image shot for long exposure?

[@Jokerynt]

You know it’s a good video when Big Mike doesn’t understand a word David says! Top notch bro. Mario has done the long exposure game good with this one and you know if Dave likes it it’s a good app 👍

[@David_Addison]

I thought high-level APIs and processing pipelines were your thing Mike 🤓 thanks for watching, bro!

[@jamesss1953]

Amazing ~ it's something I occasionally shoot on my camera, this now I think enables me to do when I don't have my camera.... just trying to find your follow on video...

[@zeframHood]

Very interesting, spectre has been my go to app for long exposure shots for a while, but this looks like serious competition.

[@David_Addison]

Thanks Glen! I reviewed Spectre back in December 2019 and didn't like it, unfortunately. Even Longer is much more what I want from a slow shutter app 😊

[@mariotomiak]

There is actually very little overlap in what Spectre and Even Longer can do. It is only the range of 3-9 seconds. Spectre has the benefit of AI based image alignment, which allows for handheld shots, kind of.

[@GT-ho6co]

Spectre is very disappointing app. Even on my iPhone 12 Pro the results are truly awful. This Even Longer app looks very interesting. I’m just not sure what the differences between paying for the app and using like that compared to what extra signing up for the pro subscription provides. Would like a comparison list. Is the subscription to add the capability to shoot RAW only?

[@mariotomiak]

@@GT-ho6co the PRO membership gives you RAW, saving of interims files and parallel bracketing. And there is more to come…

[@lancealbon46]

I wonder if Mario could develop a “Milky Way Stacker” type App for the iPhone using a similar method which reduces noise in his “Even Longer” App. Like the PC software called DeepSkyStacker? Damn, that would be amazing! 🤤👍🏼

[@David_Addison]

Yes, that'd be amazing, I'd definitely travel up north to Scotland where I can actually see the stars to try it 😆

[@lancealbon46]

Was that one “dislike” perhaps from the developer of the Moment App? Hahaha 🤣👍🏼 fantastic video! I’m really enjoying your content - from New Zealand.

[@David_Addison]

Random response: I've always thought Likes and Dislikes were too vague. Clicking either should bring up a questionnaire that asks things like, "Why did you dislike this video? 1) It wasn't what you expected 2) The title or thumbnail were misleading 3) etc... So much more useful.

[@lancealbon46]

@@David_Addison for sure, that would be useful.

[@misomicro]

Great review…roll on 5k

[@David_Addison]

5K has a nice ring to it 😁

[@dennisf.kirkland1053]

I finally got around to trying out the Even Longer base version app with jpeg only. I used an iPhone 12 Pro Max to take 15 sec. and 60 sec. exposures of an ocean scene with rocks in the foreground. The focus of the rocks was noticeably softer than a single shot taken with the Apple camera app. I took several different compositions with the same results. Are other people seeing the same thing? I plan on getting the Pro version with raw once I'm satisfied that I like the app. Can anyone comment if I should see an improvement in image sharpness with the Pro version?

[@David_Addison]

Hi Dennis, I've noticed Even Longer can sometimes mis-focus when you place elements in the foreground and it sounds like you're experiencing that. Try focusing manually.

[@dmg987]

does even longer app non pro sub have time interval image shot for long exposure?

[@anandjayakrishnan1967]

What is confusing is the pricing for the Pro features. The app store shows PRO membership for 18.99 Euros. Does this mean that this is a one-time payment for the pro features instead of the monthly/yearly subscription?

[@Sundara229]

Yes.

[@Watatli]

How come it’s not over exposed did you use any filter?

[@ednsb]

David good video but I have a iPhone 14 pro. Will this use the 48mg raw images it can produce? One of the photographers I follow showed using this without nd cards which is what I have to use to shoot long exposures now. How does even longer not use them?

[@rosalieb7909]

I was directed to your site watching Shayne's video...very cool app! I was disappointed in Apple's attempt, and am buying this today! Any idea on battery usage? Thanks...

[@David_Addison]

Yeah it's one of my new favourites and it's so efficient I haven't experienced significant battery drain even while listening to the radio during capture (a must when capturing for 10 minutes!) and on 5G.

[@prosimulate]

Well done David! Subscribed, I’ve been wondering if I should get this app, you sold it to me! Stay Curious! Absolutely!

[@staticmotion1628]

great videos I've been watching all your videos awesome learning stuff here I've recently just got my iphone 13pro upgrading from a version 6 lol love the phone but when using a app like ProTake which I love btw why is it even when in full manual mode in video if I point the camera at a bright subject the picture will seen to get brighter and then pointed at a dark scene the picture gets darker its acting as if its in auto mode but doing the opposite makes no sense so when i use a nd filter i have to go full dark to be able to use 48 degree shutter I feel like the phone is fighting me thank you

[@romainprovost7164]

Better than slow shutter cam ?

[@anothervisionofthings]

Really like your review 🙏 Could be nice to see a night mode review with this app and also if it's good on ultra wide for the 11 Pro ? Also could you please let us know which tripod do you use in your video ? I am currently looking to get one, thanks and keep going +++

[@David_Addison]

Thanks! I can't remember the exact name of my main tripod but it's listed below as an affiliate link if you want to check it out!

[@mariotomiak]

Currently there is no special night mode. I did not find any benefits compared to results you get with Even Longer and real RAW. The ultra-wide is supported, but only for JPG and TIFF. Works good for longer exposures. With the ultra-wide there is already a lot of post-processing done by Apple before the files become available to Even Longer. This slows down the frame rate considerably.

[@anothervisionofthings]

@@mariotomiak thanks for the detailed answer 🙏🏻

[@teoteo9212]

Is he gonna make an Apple Watch app for remote control? Like the moment app you can trigger the shutter with your Apple Watch

[@mariotomiak]

Apple Watch remote is on my agenda, but not with the highest priority. There is a self-timer to safely start the exposure and touching the screen to manually end the exposure has literally no effect on the final result, as it may only affect the last frame of the sequence, which contributes less than 1% in most situation. However, I know the feeling of needing a remote;-) Actually back in the days of my first prototypes I already had a small Apple Watch companion app with just the shutter release button in it.

[@David_Addison]

Something that didn't make the video: During a 10 minute exposure a dog came along and knocked the tripod so I stopped the capture thinking it was ruined but the frame was still sharp. Either way, I had hotdogs for dinner 😂

[@TheExtrographer03]

Hi David, I am a big fanof your content from India. But i am confused like what are the features in the base version and pro version?? Like does it give light trail and star trail mode in non-pro mode

[@thehoppycamper]

Is this ap not available in the US? I can’t find it in the Apple ap store.

[@jasonlee4267]

and yet I still cannot get a decent photo from it, it is always blown out or the shadows are terrible, tried reaching out for some advice and maybe a tutorial for people in general, the guy was rude and obnoxious, so he got told where to go, don't use it now, getting mixed results with the other apps, but I keep watching your tutorials and videos, always clear cut and precise

[@karolkozowski6651]

What's the best app for HDR, exposure bracketing?

[@larrydelacruz1574]

Looked at the title and immediately thought, "13 minutes isn't THAT long of an app review" Then I watched it. 😆

[@David_Addison]

Everyone gangsta til they watch my reviews... I think that's how that meme goes 😂 🤷‍♂️

[@animeshsarkar6788]

hello there greetings from India I am also a photographer (mostly weddings)I bought an iPhone 12 and I am looking for an app for a Long Exposure Photography and astrophotography i have seen most of your videos regarding long exposure .. great Content by the way 👍🏼 Can you please suggest me an app for my iPhone 12 which can shoot Raw images Of Long exposure Photography .

[@dronesoverme3330]

Thank you

[@PGNogueira]

Oh boy! I must try it asap :) Can I put my Neewer variable ND filter in the garbage? :))))))) What’s the difference between de three PRO membership 0,99; 8,99 and 19,99? It was interesting to know before paying 5.49 for the app :)

[@David_Addison]

The difference is just the length of time. 0.99 is 1 month, 8.99 is 1 year and 19.99 is lifetime.

[@PGNogueira]

@@David_Addison Of course, I don't know how it didn't occur to me. David, thank you so much for your answer.

[@David_Addison]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@taskerrr1988]

Would it be possible to use the app for astrophotography?

[@dmgfilmproductionandphotog1567]

can i make a milky way timelapse with this for a non pro subscription?

[@lwwei822]

I've purchased it and the 1X works well for me but however, I notice there is no manual focus option for the 0.5X ultra wide-angle which makes most of my photographs misfocus... Is everyone experiencing the same thing?

[@ArminHirmer]

awesome, downloaded it while watching hahahaha

[@David_Addison]

Nice one, Armin! Let me know what you think.

[@ArminHirmer]

@@David_Addison had to wait for some clouds here in Malta hahaha but holy smokes, a 3 min exposure and so clean. impressive

[@ArminHirmer]

just finding the right base exposure is a bit tricky

[@romainprovost7164]

So 5,49e for Life or every year ?

[@Solsticephoto]

How do I find this in the App Store?

[@David_Addison]

You can click the link in the description or you can search for it.

[@dennisf.kirkland1053]

Excellent review of what looks like a great iPhone app! When I go to the Apple app store I can only buy the $4.99 version. I live in the US if that makes any difference. I would like to get the Lifetime Pro app if I can find out how to get it. Does anyone know if the Lifetime purchase comes with future updates?

[@mariotomiak]

Hey Dennis, you buy first the base version with JPG only. The PRO upgrade is available in-app in settings then.

[@GomathiNayagamS]

I hesitated to watch the video, coz it says longer review :) later realize you would not upload a video without new content and it paid off. cool app.

[@IbrahimSarker]

is it possible to take Astrophotography images with this app?

[@David_Addison]

I wish I could test it but way too much light pollution around where I live.

[@Techsnowball]

1:07, where can i get this picture ? i wanna know what camera this was taken on

[@David_Addison]

It's Busteni, Romania, and the camera is irrelevant.

[@kollujayendra3577]

For android also olz

[@Ponk_80]

Why does this app cost money, if you still have to subscribe to get the basic features that is the selling point for this app? I don’t understand how that is a great model for users, it only seems to benefit the app developers.

[@creative.lights]

Shut up and take my money already!!! 👐🏾👏🏾💸

[@David_Addison]

You can pay and I can keep talking 😂

[@creative.lights]

@@David_Addison the quality of your videos are top level man. I genuinely look forward to every single one of your reviews. I love phone camera apps and you’ve cornered the review market in my opinion.

[@johnnyyu68927]

The major weak point of this app was has no live-viewer function while you taking the photo, only a timer count down, the iphone owner can't monitoring the progress of the photo taking otherwise something going bad which to ruins the photo while the photo taking is under progressing~ I rather using the Pro Cam App or Slow Shutter Cam for my creation, at least I can monitoring whats going on while the photo taking is going good or wrong, and aborted the work instantly which to save me time~

[@indian2003]

Sorry but I have to give a 1 star. I bought this based on your your review and paid for a lifetime licence to support the developer. The app is just useless. It does not save the pictures in my camera roll most of the time. Sometimes it does but I never know when. I have wasted hours trying to get it to work They got to do something about it. Sometimes it takes multiple single pictures, about 20 on a 4 second shot. These are saved in the camerta roll. Right now I have asked Apple for a refund and will get back to the app after it has been sorted out by the developer. Do mention this problem in your reviews. I am not the person looking for freebies and always pay for the apps I use. LATEST: I got my money back from Apple and later downloaded the app and it was much better with the updates, so I paid up again. This time for a 1 year licence.

[@juliopelaez9200]

Sounds like an amazing app,however it’s subscription based 👎🏼

[@jeffreylawrence6928]

Pay the man for all his hard work then…