HD Camera

A camera app with more to adjust

HD Camera is a photography app for Android users who want more control over taking photos and videos than a basic point-and-shoot interface may offer. It combines everyday camera use with settings for adjusting how an image is captured, making it a fit for people who like to tune a shot before pressing the shutter.

Capture and adjust

The app includes controls for ISO, white balance and exposure, along with focus options and exposure lock. These settings can help when the camera’s automatic choices do not match the lighting or the look you want. HDR is available for scenes with strong differences between bright and dark areas, while real-time filters let you preview an effect before capturing.

Auto-stabilization is intended to reduce blur from hand movement. Continuous shooting can help when photographing action or other moving subjects, where a single carefully timed shot may be difficult. The available controls are useful to explore, but terms such as ISO and exposure may be unfamiliar if you have only used automatic camera modes.

Who it may suit

HD Camera is worth considering if you want adjustable camera settings alongside familiar photo and video capture. It may be less appealing if you prefer a very simple interface and rarely change settings. Manual controls provide options, but they do not guarantee a better result: lighting, focus and the capabilities of your phone’s camera still matter.

At a glance

HD Camera is listed in the Photography category and has more than 100 million installs. Its rating is based on a substantial number of user responses, offering a quick sense of how other people have received it. The figures are context, not a verdict; whether its controls suit you depends on how you like to take pictures.

Developer: HD Camera. Rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 406,113 ratings. Installs: 100,000,000+.