Black Lens
Black Lens
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Black Lens

Capture flawless shots using intelligent face tracking and haptic guidance. Designed for low-vision independence and professional rear-camera quality—no buttons, no glare, and no subscriptions.

Key Figures

Downloads

600

User Rating

1.0/5

Total Ratings

0

Publisher

Steven Johnson

Category

Photo & Video

Locales

1

Latest Version

1.0

Size

0.6 MB

First Released

Nov 19, 2025
Features

Capture the Perfect Shot, Eyes-Free

Black Lens combines smart face tracking with intuitive haptic feedback to help you frame and take flawless photos without needing to see the display.

Feel the Frame

Navigate your shot using haptic vibrations. A gentle pulse tells you the face is centered, while a strong vibration warns if someone is being cut off.

Zero-Guesswork AutoCapture

Stop fumbling for buttons. Black Lens automatically takes the photo the moment every face is detected, centered, and perfectly still.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Black Lens - Screenshot of the Black Lens app in Mask Mode featuring a high-contrast interface with a large green circle indicating face detection on a black background

Screenshot of the Black Lens app in Mask Mode featuring a high-contrast interface with a large green circle indicating face detection on a black background

Black Lens - Black Lens app interface showing a large countdown timer during Mask Mode.

Black Lens app interface showing a large countdown timer during Mask Mode.

Black Lens - Black Lens app interface in Mask Mode featuring a high contrast countdown over a red face detection target

Black Lens app interface in Mask Mode featuring a high contrast countdown over a red face detection target

Black Lens - Black Lens app interface in Mask Mode showing a large number one and a red circle indicating one face is detected and ready for auto-capture

Black Lens app interface in Mask Mode showing a large number one and a red circle indicating one face is detected and ready for auto-capture

Black Lens - A man wearing sunglasses in a red-lit room shown in the Black Lens app preview screen with a text overlay instructing to double-tap to dismiss or touch to pause.

A man wearing sunglasses in a red-lit room shown in the Black Lens app preview screen with a text overlay instructing to double-tap to dismiss or touch to pause.

Black Lens - Black Lens app quick guide screen showing gestures for capturing photos and switching cameras with high contrast text

Black Lens app quick guide screen showing gestures for capturing photos and switching cameras with high contrast text

Black Lens - Black Lens app Quick Guide screen explaining Mask Mode and face tracking features in high contrast.

Black Lens app Quick Guide screen explaining Mask Mode and face tracking features in high contrast.

Black Lens - Black Lens app interface displaying a quick guide for camera gestures and auto-capture functionality

Black Lens app interface displaying a quick guide for camera gestures and auto-capture functionality

Description

Black Lens is a powerful automated selfie camera that uses voice commands, face tracking, and intuitive haptic feedback to help you frame every face perfectly (front or rear camera) even in bright sunlight or with limited vision.BlackLens is a fully automated, eyes-free selfie camera built to guarantee perfect photos whether you’re using the rear camera, shooting in harsh sunlight, or taking group selfies you can’t see on screen. Designed by our legally blind founder Steve Johnson, BlackLens uses face tracking, haptic feedback, and automatic shutter control to help anyone low-vision users and fully sighted users alike capture flawless selfies every time. High contrast interface, no tiny tap targets, spoken commands and compatible with VoiceOver gestures! ◆ AutoCapture — Zero effort, zero guesswork BlackLens automatically takes the photo as soon as every face is clearly detected, centred, and still. No buttons. No timers. No guessing. Just a perfect shot.And ◆ Eyes-free haptic framing Feel the frame.    •   Gentle vibration = face near the boundary    •   Strong vibration = someone is cut off    •   No vibration = every face is perfectly centred You can literally feel when it’s time to take the selfie. ◆ Mask Mode for bright sunlight & low vision BlackLens was designed to work even when you can’t see the screen. In Mask Mode, the display stays black to reduce glare, heat and battery usage. When faces appear, they’re shown as bold, high-contrast targets:    •   Green = face detected    •   Red = locked and ready for AutoCapture Perfect for rear-camera selfies, bright outdoor conditions, and low-vision use. ◆ Full voice control Just say: “Hey Siri, open BlackLens.” The app handles the rest—hands-free, eyes-free, stress-free. ◆ Simple, powerful gestures    •   Tap anywhere → take a manual photo    •   Swipe up/down → switch between front & rear camera    •   Swipe left/right → toggle Mask Mode No tiny icons. No clutter. No guessing where to tap. ◆ Optimised rear-camera selfies BlackLens automatically uses the optimal rear-camera settings to capture the best angle with the least distortion while keeping all faces sharp and natural. ◆ One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No login, no accounts, no tracking. Just a simple, private camera tool that works anywhere.

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