REEFLEX Pro Camera App: An IN-DEPTH TUTORIAL On How The Best iPhone Camera App Works

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

What’s the best camera app you’ve used and why??

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Awesome. Thanks. Glad I could help.

[@denvan3143]

My favorite is Camera+ 2. I like it’s layout and features. Reflex compares favorably with it; your video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@denvan3143 Camera+ 2 is a good one also. Thanks mate.

[@spahtucus]

Just got my new 240mm lens (sweet!!) and discovered it wants the app - which after watching this I’m not grumpy about at all. It will give me fantastic control, just like the olden days of DSLR! Thanks for the deep dive!

[@terrydavis1488]

Hi Ralph, I am a UK viewer of this video. It is extremely helpful and simply presented. I have just purchased the App (as you know, no longer free), and your video has got me off to a great start! Many thanks. Terry Davis

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

G’day Terry. That’s so awesome to hear. Thank you!!

[@terrydavis1488]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography Hi Ralph, thank you for your comment! I have been playing with REEFLEX for a day, and I would like your advice on the following please. I take and view a shot, then delete it. I then get a photo from my camera roll. I then have to go back twice to access the camera. (possibly missing an important shot). I should be able to access the camera from any screen, a feature other camera Apps seem to have. Am I missing or doing something wrong? I have informed the developers of this. Regards Terry

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@terrydavis1488l@@terrydavis1488and get a photo @@terrydavis1488 What do you need the photo already in the phone’s camera roll for?

[@terrydavis1488]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography Hi Ralph, I don't need it for anything, it just appears following the sequence I have tried. Perhaps you could try it and see if anything different appears, so maybe indicating I have or might be doing something wrong. Settings or something.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@terrydavis1488 ah cool. Yeah I tried it and haven’t had any problems. Two thoughts. The first is to close every open app on your phone. Sometimes the temp memory is used up and affects the app. Second. Thought is to reinstall the app.

[@parchedpixels5804]

Well, I’ve deemed this app a must after your brilliant, thorough presentation. It’s just what I need to advance my mobile photography. Thanks very much. Greetings from San Diego!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

That is such a top comment to read!! Thank you so much. I’m glad I could help.

[@LuisArcadioDeJesus]

Thank you for this tutorial. Helped me get up to speed on the app within minutes.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

That’s awesome!!

[@James-lu4en]

What’s the difference between a) raw and pro raw please and b) pro raw in the app vs pro raw in phone app?

[@kenguru22]

Really enjoyed your video about Reeflex Pro, 12 minutes spent told me everything I needed to use the App. It's a very comprehensive app where the Apple camera becomes supplementary. Thanks mate.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Thanks very much.

[@cerise2206]

I can not change from heif to raw….otherwise I love how clean and intuitive the App is ❤

[@paulsimpson1748]

Many thnaks for sharing, your video was very clear and informative.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Glad to hear it.

[@JJLewin1]

Best review I have seen, thanks

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@reidcardwell]

This is a super helpful video on how to use this app. Thanks!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

So glad to read that. Thanks.

[@OARotifa]

I have been using this app for about 3 months… honestly, I haven’t found any app that comes close. I haven’t used a lot, but comparing to the ones I have use, which Lightroom in camera app and my iPhone camera, it ranks tops such that picture quality is out of this world. I use an iPhone 8 and people don’t believe I use my phone… some think I have a DSLR somewhere 😂🤣… And very new to photography and I only do phone photography. Wish I could share u some pictures. And many thanks for this in-depth analysis. It’s going to take my photography to the next top level.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

That’s awesome to hear. You can tag me over on Instagram if you like. Have you watched @shayne Mostyn’s channel. He’s a must for every mobile photographer.

[@OARotifa]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography many thanks… am subscribed to him… in fact I think he was the one that pointed me to the app. 😁

[@Skene_O]

Great camera app for the iphone. I downloaded it halfway through your vid. As usual thanks for the hot tip Ralph.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Nice to hear champ!! Great stuff. It’s really great.

[@prakashjoshi1858]

Oh exposure can work as a spot metering thanks i just subscribed

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Awesome. Thanks :)

[@arielsharhabi1155]

To achieve separation of the subject from the background! I didn't find where I switch to portrait mode - shallow depth of field=open aperture=nice bokeh?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Well it’s a phone app so the results won’t be as impressive as a lens but the MF function is how you determine what’s in focus. But that’s in the video 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@arielsharhabi1155]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography ‏yes yes I understand but the blur is just not enough. Compare to other photo apps or even the iPhone camera app is a lot better in this field and that’s a big downside on this app.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@arielsharhabi1155yep it’s probably be best to go with one of those others 👍

[@heideluciano4905]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

My pleasure.

[@scenesofvermont3602]

what about bracketing and can bracketing work with RAW? iPhone 15 ProMax and up

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

You can manually bracket with most camera but I don’t believe the Reeflex app can.

[@denvan3143]

My favorite camera app is Camera+ 2. I’ve had the original version since 2010 and the new version has some great features like Macro and day time slow shutter. I really like its editing suite, Lightbox. It allows you to make adjustments to just the subject or the background even if you didn’t take the picture in Portrait Mode. Reeflex seems to hit the sweet spot of features for free and the $4.99 isn’t bad if you want to add Slow Shutter.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Camera+2 is really good too. I agree.

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography can you still get that one as I can’t find in App Store Ralph?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@Lynn-zw7dr here you go: apps.apple.com/au/app/reeflex-pro-camera/id1550960155

[@GregMcMillan]

Great walkthrough, Ralph. Very detailed and informative. Well done mate!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Thanks so much Greg. Super appreciate that feedback mate. Thanks.

[@paulkennedycreativemedia]

Looks a great app. Must check it out. I’m sure I’ll be going back to this video to see how it all works. Great walk through. Almost hitting that 3k 😬💯

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Thanks Paul. It really is a great app. So simple and yet versatile with a ton of features. Yep just ticked over woohoo.

[@stevechrisman3185]

Awesome ! Thank you.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

My pleasure. Thanks.

[@jozsefbognar5896]

How to change to 16:9 ratio? I do not find it. Apple native app has this option (jPhone 16 Pro).

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

If it”s not in the video then it won’t do it.

[@eurowalker]

This looks like it’s straight from the developer, great job!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

It is and they’re a top group of people!! It’s such good tech.

[@coulteradams]

absolutely Brilliant video !!!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Thanks so much mate. Really appreciate it.

[@cosypete]

Loved the video and really helpful. Thank you. How do you change to 16:9 or square? Thanks

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

For square you hit the square at the top of the screen. You’ll need to crop the photo after to have a 16:9 or square crop.

[@lucianobernhard6333]

Great video!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Thanks.

[@wherezthebeef]

I rarely use the native app for anything other than quick Portrait mode shots, since I installed Reflex...

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Sounds like you’re getting more out of your mobile photography.

[@TheFluffyDuck]

How does this go underwater? I have a dove housing and I want an app that has a bit more control over white balance

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Great question. I’m not sure but if your housing allows for you to adjust settings I reckon it would be pretty good.

[@RhysGaiam]

Really nice video impressive explanation of this app, but this app change is not good anymore! Can you suggest other alternatives and thank you for the video🤩👏👏👏👏👍

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Thanks mate. It all depends what you need an app to do??

[@duncansteward4331]

Looks great --- will they make this app for none iPhones i wonder.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

It is. I’m not sure about that. Probably not though.

[@davidr.miller9233]

Having been a Architectural Photographer for over 48 years, I recently purchased the iPhone 15 Pro. The apps I have been working with can't give me the sharp depth of field that is needed for my style of architectural / landscape photography. I'm thinking the only way is to focus stack a number of areas in the image ... any help that you can give. David

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Yeah that can be challenging, especially with the apps, that lean into depth of field (as opposed to the generic camera app that tries to keep everything in focus). You could focus stack, but you'd need to rely on Photoshop for that. Why don't you use a Mirrorless or DSLR anymore?

[@Dwarf-Encounters]

Can you do Timelapse?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Not on the app but yes (I believe) on the phone with lens use. My lens set is currently on the other side of the world on loan. So can’t check but pretty sure.

[@hiteshjoshi3148]

Hi sir great video i am i conundrum whether to buy iphone 14 or samsung ultra because i want to use pro camera settings. Samsung has inbuilt pro settings and it also has expert raw app, does this reeflex app work fine in iphone i dont know which one to buy.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Ahhh you need to go visit Shayne Mostyn Mobile Photography channel. You’ll find your answer over there 👌

[@greasyjoypad8808]

hi, can the manual focus be used when you're shooting video with this apps?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

The app only does still images.

[@bba.by.marilyn]

Hi Ralph, love the tutorial, but I am having a problem with the app with I just purchased. When I hold my I-Phone 15 pro-max [horrizontal] landscape and take a shot, the picture transfers to my I-Mac but in [vertical] portrait position. This does not happen using Apple camera app or the Pro Camera App. I have contacted Reeflex many times without answers. Do you have any thoughts? Thanks.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Thanks. I’ve had another look at the app and I have no idea. Have you got your orientation locked on you phone? That’s the only thing I can think of.

[@bba.by.marilyn]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography Hi again Ralph. Orientation was locked and is now un-locked Problem solved. Thank you very much.

[@heatherh6661]

I don’t get the option to select the telephoto lens in the app. Is that because I have an iPhone 12, or am I missing something completely regarding the set up?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

The telephoto option is only available on the pro range. 👍

[@Rudel23]

This is a great tutorial thank you. I would like to know whether you think that this app (which is excellent anyway) is still necessary or advisable even after the improvements of the native camera in Iphone 14 Pro? It seems that you can make all that even using the iPhone 14 Pro native camera. Or you sill advice to have Reeflex also on iPhone 14?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Good question. I don’t have a 14 but if you head over to Shayne Mostyn’s channel he’ll have an answer for you 👍

[@chameauetchameau]

Excellent

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Thank you!

[@terrydavis1488]

Hi Ralph, whilst playing with this app, I couldn't find a way to get out of the settings screen, back to the camera. Can you advise please? Many thanks. Terry Davis

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Just swipe it down.

[@terrydavis1488]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography Thanks Ralph. I was using too much pressure. Grateful for the quick reply. Keep up the good work!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@terrydavis1488 my pleasure Terry 👍

[@MaxinesVideos]

Hi Ralph do you know if Reeflex lenses fit on Smallrig iPhone cages??

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Hi Maxine, I doubt it.

[@joncothranphotography9375]

That's cool! Do they have anything like that for Android? Thanks Legend!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Unfortunately not. It’s iPhone exclusive :(

[@juliansilva528]

Does light painting shoot raw? That would a deal maker.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

I believe they have a new RAW app out that does just that.

[@chaikudimastmatadi8049]

Hi Excellent information given by you sir, recently I have purchased this app for my I phone 13. I tried to take few pictures on the app using motion blur, I could not get the clear image entire frame became blur bit Information on two exposure and focus buttons will help me Thank you

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Good to hear mate. Practice makes perfect.

[@SergB_Kuzbass]

This application is not for shooting from hands, as the shutter speed is minimal one second, you need to remove it from a tripod, or put the phone, but not from your hands.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@SergB_Kuzbass Interesting, it works for me hand held.

[@coulteradams]

Will it work with the new iPhone 14 models?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

That is the million dollar question 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’d imagine they’ll be working for it to be transferable.

[@patrickortiz5810]

Does this app only do photos? Does it do Video as well?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Just photos at this stage.

[@denvan3143]

White balance is probably the toughest thing to wrap your head around for two reasons: (1) the Kelvin scale is a weird concept because color temperature numbers work backward compared to what we think of as “temperature” (2) the Kelvin adjustment wheel is a _compensation_ control; the lower numbers on the wheel tell the camera the image is too red or “warm” and the camera cools it down (makes it more blue); the higher numbers tell the camera the image is too “cool” and the camera warms it up (makes it more red). The Kelvin wheel does what we want but not for the apparent reason; we just dial low for blue and high for red.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

It is a weird concept the white balance 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@VictorZubakin]

So what makes it the best iPhone Camera app? There's lots of apps out there that give you the ability to shoot in RAW or control settings. Also to unlock slow shutter modes it's $20 AUD or $10 annually.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Well there is now. But 18 months ago when this video was made it was a standout 👍 yep prices have gone up since this was made.

[@joelarnol5134]

Bonjour et merci pour ce didacticiel

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

Hi Ralph. I’m in uk 🇬🇧 just bought this camera App. I noticed it’s like pinch and pull for zooming in, where do I find a numbered zoom level please is there one? What’s the max zoom one can use without losing quality? Cheers ❤

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Hi Lynn. There isn’t a zoom number for the spin h and pull. Why did you need one? Quality of zoom depends on amount of light available but as soon as you use the digital zoom over optical zoom you start to sacrifice quality.

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography thanks for replying Ralph, I’ve watched twice and understand better now, I only use optical zoom if needed. I like the raw pics and edit in LR or the native 14 Pro Max editing. I definitely think this Reeflex Pro Camera App takes better pics than the native camera, due to the setting opportunities, I’m pleased with it. I’ve tried the Pro Camera 8 and didn’t think much of that in comparison and got a refund! It’s good to try them all out I think, and this is the best so far! ❤

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@Lynn-zw7dr that’s awesome to hear Lynn. Great job.

[@garyschwendner5989]

Is there a android version?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

I’m not sure. Is there one on the android App Store??

[@garyschwendner5989]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography spelled differently.

[@4minutefriday]

@@garyschwendner5989 interesting and strange. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Dance_withRoy_]

Is it paid or free ??

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

2.5 years ago when I made this it was free. I don’t think it is anymore.

[@celiamenes143]

Is this still free to use in 2024?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Nope.

[@celiamenes143]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography can I use the main features without paying? Or is the app free to download then pay for the features inside?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

No idea sorry, Just have a look on the App Store 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@FRrubio]

Under a subscruption model it´s not a good choice at all these days....it´s sad, but it´s not justified asking fot a suscription fot theese features

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

It’s changed a lot from where it began 😢

[@SmartWizzard]

This is not free anymore

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

That is true 😭

[@lucianobernhard6333]

$20 peryear😮

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Yep this vid was made a long time ago.

[@BobsClique]

This App is not free

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Unfortunately not anymore. It’s worth the purchase though 👍

[@JosePintoRibeiro]

Not free anymore March 2024!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

It hasn’t been free for a long time. This video is quite old.

[@sg7608]

only first 10 photos are free

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Yep the pricing structure has completely changed form when I made this.

[@jumper233]

It’s $7. Not bad by the looks of it but it’s not completely free.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

hmmm well it's definitely jumped up since I made this video. while back. I know it's extra for the long exposure, but I guess they have put a price tag on the original app too. It's worth it though.

[@carmelofaziotanatologo3620]

free???

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

It used to be feee. This was filmed a while ago.

[@ddrlbhski6438]

The app is not free, at least not in Canada. It's $6.99, and if you want the slow shutter it's $1.99 for 1 year.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Yep things have changed a lot since this was filmed a year ago.

[@barryj1956]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography Yup, I saw this video and went to download, it's now $17.99 Cdn!!

[@lucasdeaver9192]

This app costs $20 usd for a lifetime subscription.

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Sounds about right 👍

[@Teledible]

0.49 mein fuhrer!

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Cheers mate.

[@thatgamerinam]

Its paid now😭😭😭

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Yeah I heard that was now the case :( it’s a great app.

[@thatgamerinam]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography can u recommend something great thats free please, have got hydra 2 but it gives a cross mark on some pics idk how to not get it

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

@@thatgamerinam you wanna take a look at Shayne Mostyn Mobile Photography. He’ll be able to help you for sure!!!

[@thatgamerinam]

@@RalphMayhewPhotography ok thank you so so much

[@marvlb]

Piece of crap, black bar covers function making you sign up for a year’s supply of photos

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Sorry that’s the case. It appears lots has changed since this video was made.

[@pritim2009]

6.99=7 u$d [must pay $ to use]

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Yeah it now costs but didn’t at the time of filming. I didn’t realise at the time that it would cost in the future.

[@joelarnol5134]

Bonjour et merci pour ce didacticiel

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

You’re welcome mate 👍