# Camera-Controlling Apps The Leica Fotos App Gives Users Control of Their Camera with a Smartphone By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fotos-app References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/25/leica-app-sl-cameras/) & [digitalcameraworld](https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/leica-fotos-app-revealed-at-photokina-2018) Revealed at Photokina 2018, the new [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamerasnap), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Partner-Tech), 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. Image Credit: Leica ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photographer-Inspired Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leica-lux-app.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Tactile Photography Phone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux.md) - [Photo Editing Mobile Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-one.md) - [Photography MagSafe Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux-grip.md) - [MagSafe Photographer-Style Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lux-grip.md) - [Precision Photography Brand Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-leitz-phone-2.md) - [Full Lens-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-2.md) - [Creator Camera Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotshoe.md)