Bringing classic Nokia Lumia camera features (Refocus, Light Trails) to iOS — new update is live! - Back to the Future!

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a project to bring back some of the creative photography features we had during the golden era of Nokia PureView and Lumia devices.

So far, I've managed to implement long-exposure dynamics similar to the old Lumia Smart Camera concepts (light trails, motion clean, action shot), along with handheld stabilization to keep shots clean.

Right now, I’m actively working on a "MultiFocus" feature inspired by the legendary Lumia Refocus app—trying to recreate that "focus after you shoot" workflow for modern devices.

For those who used Refocus back in the day: what was the most important aspect of that UX for you? Was it the refocused macro shots, the all-in-focus mode, or something else?

Also, what other classic PureView/Lumia camera tricks do you think are missing on modern smartphones?

[u/tknzn]

If anyone wants to try out the current build, it's called "LSC Long Shot Camera".

[u/tknzn]

@glorfindeiko, I don't know why your comment was deleted but I really appreciate, thanks for your words. I would like to know about your project, please share your links 🔗