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CameraVision

Originator Masayuki Akamatsu

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"CameraVision" outputs the images of the built-in camera and the corresponding sounds from the built-in microphone to an external device such as a projector or a TV monitor. This application can be used similar to a "document camera (overhead projector)" or a "live camera" to project documents, objects, people or scenes onto a large screen. In addition, showing a still image from Photo Albums is possible. Wireless transfer to AirPlay supported devices such as Apple TV is supported, as well as connections via various cables and adapters. The following adapters/cables are supported: - AirPlay supported devices - Apple TV (2nd generation and later) - USB Type-C Cable (video output supported) - Lightning to VGA Adapter - Lightning Digital AV Adapter (HDMI) - Apple VGA Adapter - Apple Digital AV Adapter (HDMI) - Apple Composite AV Cable - Apple Component AV Cable This application has the functions listed below. You can set them up easily using the buttons on the screen. - Rear camera / front camera switching - Camera image resolution switching from SD (640x480 pixels) up to Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) - External display image resolution switching from SD (640x480 pixels) up to Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) - Scale mode switching of "Fit", "Fill" or "Resize" - Image rotation switching of "Rotatable" or "Fixed" - Image pausing or playing - Flash light switching - Audio output from microphone - Tap to lock/unlock focus and exposure - Double-tap or pinch to zoom image - Drag to display an on-screen pointer - Display of a grid image - useful to adjust image projection - Display of setting information on an external display - Screen blackout toggle - Automatic adjustment of focus, exposure and white balance - Displaying a still image from Photo Albums - Paused image saving and sharing * These functions depend on devices and adapter/cables used. * Please unplug and then plug your dock adapter/cable if no image is shown on the external display properly. * Microphone input can be sent to an external speaker via HDMI, Composite or Component cable with the camera image. It can be sent wirelessly to AirPlay supported devices or Apple TV. When using a VGA cable, plug an audio cable to iPhone's headphone jack. * To work with AirPlay supported devices or Apple TV, tap the screen mirroring button in the Control Center. This app treats it as an external display rather than actual mirroring. https://support.apple.com/en-us/102661#mirroriOS

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Developer & User Discourse

apple-litics • Feb 18, 2026 ★ 2

Used for livestream but did not record sound although mic was ON on the app. It turned out that mic had to be turned OFF on this app to pick up sounds! This is against common sense and intuition.

Lauren E.S. • Sep 2, 2022 ★ 2

I used this app for years in my classroom. It was the simplest and cheapest way to get a document camera, and the image was always so clear and high quality. I recommended it to everyone. But this summer I upgraded my phone to a 13 Pro, and the image is always upside down. The app will rotate to the side, but will not go upside down to project images. I am disappointed. I really loved this app. Too bad the developers have ignored it for so long.

iRobPod • Feb 19, 2022 ★ 5

If you are looking to use your iPhone as a full screen video source in OBS or livestreaming, this is the app you need. In fact, it's the only one I have ever found. It works perfectly. $1 is a steal for this, please support this dev because this product is gold.

Rick_appleid • Aug 27, 2021 ★ 1

Doesn’t work on iPhone 12 Pro Max. You’ll burn $1 only to find out it doesn’t work.

Super sassy • Aug 1, 2021 ★ 5

I absolutely love this app. I use it to show what I am demonstrating in my quilting classes. I open that app on my phone and place my phone in an overhead mount connected via HDMI cable to a TV. All my students can see what I am doing on the TV display. Much better class experience for all.

skybuilding • Oct 8, 2020 ★ 4

I get no full screen on iPad 20201007 .

JonneyGee • Sep 29, 2020 ★ 2

4K out is not supported, and you can’t switch rear lenses. Those features are essential.

Kenneth Arnold • Sep 13, 2020 ★ 4

I’ve just been testing this briefly and so far it looks great. But I noticed that if I set video recording to 60fps in the main camera app, I get a much lower latency preview over USB (QuickTime Player). That doesn’t seem to benefit this app, though. Could you somehow switch it to use the the 60fps preview mode if available?

Photographic inspiration • May 18, 2020 ★ 2

Wanted to use this app to pipe camera feed from my phone into a live stream. It connected great the first time for a few minutes, but now I just get an alert that says “No External Display” I tried deleting and restarting with no luck. I know I am connected because my screen is mirroring in obs. Please fix!

holyheda • Mar 28, 2020 ★ 4

Iphone 11 now hs a wider lens. There should be an update that supports it

becks014 • Jan 11, 2020 ★ 5

iOS doesn’t allow the camera app to stay in landscape mode when air playing to a smartTV.. this app is EXACTLY the perfect fix to this issue (seriously, Apple??). Now I can clamp my phone to a shelf and project pottery demos from the wheel and painting demos from my desk in FULL SCREEN. So thankful for this and hope it’ll make my classroom that much easier. Can’t wait to test it out on Monday.

Ninja Squirrel 1980 • Jan 7, 2020 ★ 2

couldnt get it to work with apple mirror play and eventually couldnt get mirror play working after using the app. couldnt get it to detect an external hdmi out.

Buyer Beware 1 • Jun 5, 2019 ★ 3

On my iPhone 6s the image seen on-screen and sent to the HDMI is cropped to something slightly less than a full 1080p image. This results in black bars on two sides of the image on my HDMI tv. iOS 12.3.1. If I record the output and use it as the source for a movie, I’ll have a lot more work to do than if I was getting a true 1080p signal. If this is a bug, and it gets fixed, I’d up my rating to a 5.

justinapeterswv • Feb 1, 2019 ★ 5

I was looking for something that could be used as a live camera streamed to my Apple TV. This worked like a charm the first time I fired it up. My intentions were to use it to help with some homeschooling projects. Other uses are obvious such as presentations, document viewer, etc.

Thanks for making the exact app I was hunting for!

MoBoJones • Dec 21, 2018 ★ 3

This app is billed as a potential document camera replacement, but who wants a document camera that focuses on a hand instead of the document?

Think of the teachers that use this to do worked examples and demonstrations and their students see constant focus shifting.

WHAT KIND OF DEVELOPER IGNORES A VITAL PART OF AN APP FOR YEARS UPON YEARS?

dobby dobberson • Dec 11, 2018 ★ 1

You can’t turn off the interface if the app doesn’t recognize an attached display. Completely worthless to me. I’d love my dollar back.

wittness • Jul 17, 2017 ★ 5

This app is excellent for displaying an iOS device's camera feed onto another screen. I use an Apple TV connected to an LED projector, so my phone isn't tied down with cords and I can walk around with it. The ability to black out or freeze the screen image is great, as is the ability to place an arrow on the screen to highlight an area of focus. You can even capture and save photos right from within the app.

Elle_milly • Nov 3, 2016 ★ 5

This app is straightforward and intuitive. Worked exactly as needed- only a video shows on the projector screen with no controls.

Jack Robey • Dec 25, 2015 ★ 5

I use this app with Apple TV AirPlay, and it is awesome. Especially with the new IPhone 6s camera.

genericgio • Sep 23, 2015 ★ 5

I routinely demonstrate small objects to large audiences. It is always difficult to find the necessary overhead projection equipment.
This app allows me to use my iphone + hdmi converter + car mount phone holder to project an amazingly high quality image.
Definitely worth every penny!