Revealed at Photokina 2018, the new Leica Fotos app lets photographers control their Leica cameras with their smartphone. Available for iOS and Android devices, the app gives users full control over various features of their camera, including remote shutter control, touch to focus features, and exposure and sharpness data. According to Stefan Daniel, Leica's Global Director Product Division Photo, the app has been "redesigned from scratch to match the design our customers know and love from our hardware."
Owners of the Leica S, SL, M10, TL2, CL and other recent cameras will also be able to use the Fotos app to transfer photos onto their phone. Support for other models will follow and will replace a host of other Leica apps released in the past. The app will be available to the public on October 24, 2018, with a live beta-test occurring shortly.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Camera-controlling Apps
- The trend of camera-controlling apps allows users to have full control over their camera functions using their smartphones.
- Remote Shutter Control
- The trend of remote shutter control apps provides convenience and flexibility for photographers to capture images without physically touching their camera.
- Camera Data Access
- The trend of camera apps with access to exposure and sharpness data empowers photographers to make real-time adjustments for optimal image quality.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- The photography industry can benefit from camera-controlling apps by providing photographers with advanced control and accessibility to their cameras.
- Mobile Technology
- The mobile technology industry can take advantage of the trend by developing innovative apps that enhance the functionality of professional cameras.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to incorporate camera-controlling apps into their product offerings, providing a seamless user experience between cameras and smartphones.
