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Self-Timer is now live in app version 1.4.1!
You'll be prompted to update your camera in order to enable the feature.
Try it out and let me know what you think!
Mack
Hi all, I think this pic speaks for itself! This is a very straightforward feature that took some work behind the scenes, but has been requested very frequently.
Notifications will be shown for all new rolls submitted to the lab after installing the latest app update. On recent iOS versions, the first notification you receive might be "delivered quietly" and show up in your Notification Centre, but you will be able to enable sounds and alerts for future notifications.
For APK users, a manual update to version 1.3.0 is required. The newest version is always available at: https://app.joinflashback.co/releases/android/latest. v1.3.0 is currently being deployed so please expect it about an hour from this post going live :)
For everyone else, 1.3.0 is currently under app store review and should be available very soon 🤞
I've also improved some permission settings which should fix the broken Device hotspot mode for some Android users. You should see a request to "access nearby wifi devices" when enabling the hotspot mode.
M
PS: In the past we've been a little too afraid of negative feedback when things aren't perfect the first time around, so: I'm taking a policy of rolling things out more quickly and "building in public". As a result, we might see some less-polished features but the overall pace of new stuff will be a lot faster throughout the rest of this year.
We've taken on a lot of feedback over the last few months - thank you to everyone who's sent in pictures and chatted to us. (Special thanks to some key posts in the unofficial Facebook community!)
The overall feedback is that the orange/magenta hues in #flashbackclassic are often way too much. While it's fun for nighttime shots with the flash and a few other scenes such as snow and architecture, it leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to nature or other shots with a lot of blue and green.
So, we've created a successor to #flashbackclassic. I've just clicked the release button so it should be available in the latest version of the Flashback app within about half an hour of this post going up.
Here's some outdoor shots with the new film:
But, we've kept our original vision for nighttime shots with the flash:
This will be the new #flashbackclassic. It's a little confusing, but in line with your feedback: I decided that a film type with a broader range of hues makes more sense as the "default". Remember that Flashback cameras come loaded with #flashbackclassic out of the box!
The film which is currently #flashbackclassic will still be available under a new name, #flashbackbeta. We've found overall that it looks great in some environments, but performs poorly where vivid blues and greens are important to the composition. Because of its narrower colour spectrum, the old film also tends to crush details in highlights, especially blue skies.
Of course, the new #flashbackclassic does come with some concessions. We've lost a little bit of warmth overall to create space for the vibrant blues and greens.
It's not perfect just yet. In pictures with a lot of natural blue/green tones and lighting, they can come across a bit too intensely, and the interaction with the natural vignetting of the lens isn't always pleasant. I'm happy to be releasing the current version and make any needed tweaks.
On another note: With a lot of app stability improvements (and general operational chaos) out of the way, I'm planning to make regular releases every Monday with a new feature. It might not be perfect and we might not have something every week, but it's a guideline I'll aim to follow!
M
PS: I've given the "choose film type" screen a bit of a makeover too. Let me know what you think!
Hey everyone,
I've thrown together a quick behind-the-scenes video for you. I couldn't cover everything in depth, but I wanted to share a little peek into our world. As you'll see, not a lot has shifted in the past few months – we're still that small team, plugging away from our home base.
Hope you find it interesting!
Hi all, things have been super busy so I’m really excited to drop in and announce two long-awaited app updates!
But first, I owe you an apology.
I recognise that I’ve been radio silent for a bit too long. With thousands of orders to be shipped across the globe, I haven’t had as much time to release cool new features as I would’ve liked to. Whilst we have all been heads down working tirelessly to bring Flashback to life, my lack of communication and transparency has left some of you feeling frustrated and overlooked, and for this I’m sorry. I didn't anticipate how many hours it would take to solve the winder/flash/battery issues in addition to the daily mayhem of shipping. With all of this I haven't had time to write and publish regular updates on Kickstarter, but I'm excited to be turning more attention to this today and in the coming weeks. I understand the value so many of you bring to making this dream a reality and want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the love and support so far.
So what’s been happening at Flashback?
For the last three months it’s been all hands on deck shipping orders to 65+ countries and responding to hundreds of messages from customers. We’ve learnt some super important lessons about management and operations, as well as the challenges of shipping cameras around the world on our first attempt (our Thai, Dutch & Swiss customers know what I’m talking about!). I’m really focused on creating a more reliable product delivery and so have invested in customer service and support. I’ve also worked to create a distribution network that delivers when and where promised, and so have blacklisted a handful of our previous delivery providers.
As you may also know, there have been a number of product issues to address, particularly related to endlessly winding cameras and temperamental flash bulbs. I now have a solution for these and have made my best effort to respond to everyone who reached out with one of these problems. However, if you still have an outstanding product concern, especially anything related to the winder or flash, please get in touch ([email protected] or DM @joinflashback on Instagram) and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
Now as promised, some exciting updates!
The development time for the #flashbackclassic film type has been reduced to 24 hours. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who patiently waited a longer time in the early days. Your support has been invaluable.
Also, Mack has made it possible to submit up to 3 rolls to the lab to develop simultaneously. Each additional roll will take less time than if you waited for the previous one to finish. More importantly, if you have multiple rolls to develop, you won't need to remember to come back to the app at a specific time.
Finally, we will be releasing a new film type on Monday and can’t wait to share it with you all!
Hopefully, these updates are a nice taste of what’s to come. We have lots in the pipeline and work continues here daily at Flashback. Our team is more committed than ever to innovating and improving to ensure your experience with Flashback is a positive one.
As a side note, I won’t be monitoring Kickstarter messages any longer so please reach out via email ([email protected]) or Instagram with any queries you might have.
Stay Candid,
Kelric