PHOTO 101

Add vintage flair to your pics

FIMO - Analog Camera has all the tools for the job.

FIMO - Analog Camera is a retro alternative to today’s ubiquitous filter apps. By re-creating the analogue photographic process, this sleek app has just the right amount of hands-on mechanics you’ll need to produce vintage-style effects.

Open the app and it instantly feels like you’ve got an old-school camera in your hand. The animated viewfinder, clicky sound of the zoom dial and the silver shutter button are a refreshing throwback to the days of film cameras – but thankfully that simulated film roll won’t run out when you need it most.

The subtle shine of the skeuomorphic cassette and the sprocket holes are all spot-on, but FIMO’s charm ultimately lies in the faithful vintage quality. See the sapphire blue in the dark part of the image and any connoisseur can tell it’s EPR 64. Fresh palette and dreamy light bubbles? Bubble 400, for sure. And by rendering those trees against the vast mountains in vivid red, X-Red 50 takes your holiday snaps up a notch.

Once you’re done shooting, select up to six images made with the same roll and tap the printer icon in the bottom-right corner. Et voila, there’s your old-school contact sheet that helps you keep track (like a pro) of details including the date, frame number, colour and ISO.

Now choose your film, load up your cam and immerse yourself in the analogue revival.