Hipstamatic – Review
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By: Synthetic Infatuation
Version #: 100
Date Released: 2009-12-10
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Price: 1.99
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Apps like Hipstamatic are a good reason to upgrade your iPod Touch to an iPhone. I like the idea of carrying a camera emulator with my iPhone which gives me a lot of control over the type and quality of pictures that I can take.
The app emulates the picture quality of different types of cameras, flashes, lenses and film, usually the sort that art photographers use. The app is pretty intuitive to use and has excellent instructional pop-ups. You choose the lens by swiping your finger across the camera face. Then, you can pick your film by hitting the icon in the lower left corner.
Photos, once taken, can be shared on Facebook or Flickr or sent via e-mail. Hipstamatic also runs occasional contests via the app for the best version of a particular type of photo (such as poses).
I do have one minor complaint, the price says "starting at "$1.99", which comes with three different lenses, flashes and film types, but it costs an additional $3.96 to get all the other optional items available in the app (around six of each option).
I am a huge fan of this app. If you have the two to six bucks to spare, I recommend it. It makes picture-taking on the iPhone much more fun, and with all of the camera options, gives me a lot to play with in the pictures I take.
Quick Take
Value:High.
Would I Buy Again:Yes, and with the optional extras.
Learning Curve:Low.
Who Is It For:Photography buffs or enthusiastic amateurs.
What I Like:Easy to use. Excellent functionality.
What I Don't Like:Would have liked more optional items to start off.
Final Statement:Hipstamatic is a snap and I can't wait to see further developments.
