In recent versions of Camera Plus Pro we’ve taken steps to improve sharing. One of the more significant changes we’ve made is the move to Facebook single sign on. This integration allows us to be included in things like the Facebook App Center and allows you, our favorite iPhoneographers, to post to Facebook quicker and more reliably.

However, a small number of CPPers have reportedly had some trouble with this new feature. We had previously been using a different method to connect to Facebook and it appears that somewhere along the lines things got “stuck” for some of you guys and gals.

We’d like to first off say “Sorry about that” for those of you who are, or have experienced this issue. The fix to this is actually relatively simple.

In Camera Plus Pro go to “Settings” > “Share” and then sign out of Facebook and quit the app.

Then on the Facebook website (via a desktop computer), go to “Account Settings” on the top right. From there choose “Apps” from the left hand column. Here you will see a list of Apps allowed to authorize your Facebook account.

If you click the “X” to the right of the listing for Camera Plus Pro you will be presented with the option to de-authorize CPP from using your account.

Click “Remove”  but be careful not to check the checkbox to delete your Camera Plus Pro activity, as this will remove your photos from Facebook.

Once this is complete, open up Camera Plus Pro on your iPhone or iPod and go back to “Settings” >”Share” and sign into Facebook. This should then kick you to the Facebook App on your device to properly re-authorize you once and for all and things should start working better than ever.

If you have any further questions or issues you can reach out to us and get help on our Support forums.

Cheers and happy shooting!

~John

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Why do you see the individual blades of an airplane even though it is rotating at a very high speed? It is because iPhone’s camera lens is based on ‘rolling shutter’.

Rolling shutter (also known as line scan) is a method of image acquisition in which each frame is recorded not from a snapshot of a single point in time, but rather by scanning across the frame either vertically or horizontally. In other words, not all parts of the image are recorded at exactly the same time, even though the whole frame is displayed at the same time during playback. (Source: Wikipedia)

Thus, the resulting effect is that you can see the individual blades of the airplane when you record using devices using rolling shutter.

Blades of an Airplane (Recorded using Camera Plus Pro)

There isn’t any physical shutter in an iPhone or similar recording devices. It is just called that as a convention (something similar to a movie camera having a shutter moving across frames). In digital video, the rolling shutter effect is the result of the way a CMOS sensor is read. CMOS sensor doesn’t captures the entire frame at one go but instead information is read line by line of each frame, i.e. top to bottom. The video frame rate (fps) also depends on the quality of recording and also if the device is handheld.

CMOS sensors capable of higher frame rates than 30 frames per second (and not just through repeating frames) will exhibit less rolling shutter effect because their sensors have been designed to read faster. This limitation is removed in high-end DSLR cameras.

~ Saurabh

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As this amazing year comes to an end, Apple has gathered some of this year’s best apps, categorized by trends that stood out. And guess who has made it to the list!

Camera Plus Pro in the Top Paid Photography Apps:

Camera Plus in the Top Free Photography Apps:

Thanks to Apple and all of you for your continuing support. You constantly keep us on our toes with your feedback and suggestions, helping us improve and make better apps every time.

-Vaishnavi

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It’s time to flex your voting muscles! 148Apps is calling in for nominations for the the annual iPhone OS Application achievement awards, The Best App Ever Awards. It was created to celebrate the best iPhone/iPad apps and games available and not just the best-selling apps. In its third year now, the hosts have opened things up to iPad apps as well. For each category, there will be winners in both iPhone/iPod and iPad divisions.

Most of you chipped in and helped us by nominating Camera Plus and Camera Plus Pro under The Best Photography App category last year, and Camera Plus Pro went on to win the Third Spot! Now we need you to work your magic again! Help us nominate your favorite apps, Camera Plus , Camera Plus Pro and Photo Delight for the coveted titles of

Best Photography App - Camera Plus, Camera Plus Pro and Photo Delight

Best Visual Design - Photo Delight

Best Artistic App - Photo Delight

You have helped us take our apps this far; we now need your support to push it a ‘lil further. Vote for Camera Plus or Camera Plus Pro and Photo Delight and make your favorite app win. Nominations will be accepted till December 31st, 2010. iPad applications are eligible for the same awards as iPhone/iPod touch applications but are considered a distinct division. So you can vote for Photo Delight, and Camera Plus Pro or Camera Plus for the same category at the same time. You can vote for your respective copies through your devices in the More tab or just click on the following.

Best Photography App:

Nominate
Camera Plus Pro
for
Best Photography App

Nominate
Camera Plus
for
Best Photography App

Nominate
Photo Delight
for
Best Photography App

Best Visual Design:

Nominate
Photo Delight
for
Best Visual Design

Best Artistic App:

Nominate
Photo Delight
for
Best Artistic App

Hurry! Nominate us now!

-Vaishnavi

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Overview

To celebrate the launch of our huge 2.5 update to Camera Plus Pro, we figured it would be fun to throw a contest for a variety of awesome prizes. After all, it’s summer and it only comes once a year!

The “10 Days of Summer: The Best Camera is the One With You” Contest will allow you to use Camera Plus Pro in ways you haven’t imagined before.

Starting today, we’ll gradually roll out missions for you to execute. These missions are open-ended themes that you’ll need to capture a photo or video for. There is no wrong or right way to point, shoot and share your creativity through Camera Plus Pro.

To get started, download Camera Plus Pro here: iTunes Link

Grand Prize

Leica D Lux 4

The best entry, voted by you all, will win this ridiculously awesome Leica camera.

How great are Leica cameras? Steve Jobs said it best describing the iPhone 4, “This is beyond the doubt, the most precise thing, the most beautiful we’ve ever made. Glass on the front and back, and steel around the sides. It’s like a beautiful old Leica camera.”

The best of the best will be offered up in a poll, featured here on this blog.

Read more…

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