RTRO - Film Camera by Moment Reviews

by CrystalPepsi

You guys should make the frame rate adjustment and watermark settings available for purchase a la carte. They are locked behind a subscription paywall. It kind of defeats the purpose of allowing each look to be available for purchase separately, just to get a paywall popup when you want to adjust the frame rate or remove the watermark.

Imagine buying a filter then when you use it you can’t set it up the way you want unless you subscribe. Then it defeats the purpose of buying that filter in the first place because the subscription also unlocks the same filter... except this way you end up spending $2 more for the exact same features. Kind of stupid if you ask me. If you’re going to provide one-time purchase for filters they should include all settings to modify them.

by Eduardospl96

Hi Moment!

First of all, I want to say I love RTRO ’s interface and the filters in it. I really enjoy that you allow the user to purchase each filter or subscribe to RETRO+. Personally, I’m tired of subscriptions but since I really liked the filters and pictured myself using them, I thought was better to purchase them individually. I was trying to find if there was a setting to remove the watermark when I found it, I was disappointed that RTRO makes you subscribe for this feature. You should let us purchase the feature as you do with the filters. If I would’ve known that in order to remove the watermark you have to subscribe, I wouldn’t have purchased the filters. I also wish if RTRO allowed me to take pictures in addition to video. And also the ability to import from the camera roll. I want to take my time and try the filters on my footage or photos and your current solution only allows you to select a filter prior recording. I also noticed that RTRO freezes and acts slowly after using it for a couple of minutes. Overall I’m excited to try RTRO and I hope you guys fix these issues and add new filters and features in the future.

by ARUN713

Big fan of Moment, own several lenses. I decided to download RTRO to see where they were in the digital world. It's exactly what you expect from them. Trendy hipster type filters and simple layout which is great! They're selection is amazing and filters are very well executed. Unfortunately I ended up deleting due to "Membership". Having a membership for filters is ridiculous, also the one time purchase of $50 is silly.

by Ianmichl

Moment does it again, the idea is amazing. I love the fact that we have the de-squeeze option available for the anamorphic lens, I love the filters and I get the idea of a subscription. The reazon I give this 3/5 is because of the prices. I mean you already charge $1.99 per filter if you don’t want to pay for a subscription, that’s fair. But does the framerate really has to be locked down to the subscription as well? And after purchasing the yearly option we don’t have basic exposure control. Will this be added at some point?

by SingleServPepper

I'm a fan Moment gear and the main camera app, this one leaves a little something to be desired. Extremely limited test app and the only other choice is a subscription for a month.

I think it's fair that we all hate subscriptions. I get why to use it, but without a full trial of RTRO , 24 hours even, I hate the thought of having another subscription that I just forget about and cringe every month paying for an app I don't want or need. A full free trial for even a day would take away the possibility of regret. It's just the feeling of I don't know what I'm paying a subscription for, I'm not allowed to get a feel for it, I'm going in blind.

I really considered paying full price for RTRO but again, I can't justify spending $50 on something I can't try out before I buy and have limited to no recourse to get a refund if I don't like it or it doesn't meet expectations for spending $50 on a single app.

Other concern is I spend $50 on RTRO and the promise of updated looks. How long will that go on? At a moment's notice that can go away and I'm left on the hook for the pricey app without future support.

by SimplicityIsTheKey

Honestly, this is such an amazing app that has so much potential. Unfortunately, it misses the mark by not including obvious features expected of a photography/editing application like adjusting filter strength or more importantly, photo import! 🤯 How it can exclude that really blows my mind. I can tell the developers and artist are trying though and very talented to boot. I hope to see some of the bugs I’ve been experiencing patched as well and features added to make this the well rounded app I know it can be.

by PatrickB243

Great app, love all the different themes, they really look great. I paid for the full subscription, which I think is totally reasonable.

Would love to see more video features like time lapse and Slomo. Being able to shoot video longer than 1 minute would be nice too. I know they intended for this to be used to create stories and short form content, but it would be nice to have some other options. Considering that the themes and filters look so good, it would be nice to use them in multiple ways.

by Yzbless

I can see so much hope for RTRO. I gave it 4 stars because I know what moment is capable of. Can’t wait to give it 5. I hope they make the option to duplicate clips instead of just delete and also make it easier to select multiple clips for editing. I was hoping to also select different filters for every film in the same project. And lastly I hope to see more audio editing options like adding music. Like I said I can’t wait to give it 5 stars.

by Xjshawxx

With Moment You get what you get. Moment has a rep for developing filmmaker friendly apps that are simply a breath of fresh air. RTRO is great for the function it was designed for which is a quick on the go instagram story filmmaking tool, with a retro Themed Aesthetic. Key features include a wide selection of retro themed filters with automated effects build in, some free others available for individual purchase. Sign up with this app+, and get all the filters included. A cool anamorphic desqueeze for moment lens users. Includes app tips & tutorials, as well as some long forgotten frame rates that will give your retro footage an authentic feel. Helpful features like subject tracking, also all footage can be exported directly to your camera roll. All in all, moment always shows how much they care.

by Elilove21

I love RTRO from the interface to the subscription price point; which is very reasonable. the amount of customization it allows within RTRO is one of my favorite things. The only problem I continue to have with RTRO is it freezes and exits out when I try to cut/edit the videos with several small clips. This could be because I have an older iPhone or because it’s a relatively new app, either way I know it’s a kink that will probably get iron out as they make new versions. Hope to see more new filters soon!

by South Apollo

I’ve been a customer for moment for a while and their products always are satisfying. I enjoy RTRO but there are bugs. RTRO freezes a lot and the first few times I used it, had it for a week, I couldn’t upgrade because of it freezing. It would be nice to have an update soon to clean it up but I understand it’s early so of course there are bugs. RTRO also closes when I choose to give feedback through RTRO . Love the products. Love the company. Love y’all.

by Lukebrg

Paid for a one month subscription to try it out. RTRO lets you shoot one minute, Vine-style videos using retro filters. It’s a fun app and a cool way to piece together a story.

Pros: A selection of filters that are really different from one another.
The ability to shoot a minute of separate clips and piece together automatically.
Exposure control, lens switching, anamorphic support.

Cons: A majority of features I like are behind a paywall. You have to pay to remove the watermark or try more than two filters.
There’s no way to switch filters in the middle of shooting a story. This is a feature I’d like to see in a future update.

Glitches: If you are in the middle of shooting a story for too long without saving, the filter will switch back to the first one, Aria. Since there’s no way to switch filters in the middle of shooting, this is a problem.

by Fitbikeco88

I love creating stories with RTRO. I paid for this app+ and don’t regret it. Taking photos, using the looks on old videos, and access to all the looks is worth it for me. I find myself waiting for the next update because they’ve been doing good things with RTRO. Just keep making it better and don’t let the updates fall by the wayside! Plus I’m a huge Moment fan and have 3 of their lenses. Maybe I’m biased...or maybe it’s just good.

by Raptin32

At first RTRO was crashing every time I opened it unless I put my phone in airplane mode. I am using an iPhone 7 Plus. Otherwise, the filters look really cool and the customization also made it feel like I can make it my own. I really like this camera! I love the feels you can get with it just for everyday life. Thanks Moment for listening and updating so quickly!

by Craig_appstore

Great app for version 1.0!!! The square format is great as is the b/w format. However I would like to shoot in square mode for better composition during actual shooting, but all good. This is my favorite new app. I am not wild about the subscription model for the extras and would to purchase the extras instead. I see you can do separate purchases with some of the filters. I own most of the Moment lenses and cant wait to try them out.

by Je1s

I love Moment. RTRO , the cases, the gear, but this app is not ready. All the features and functions are a great concept and the bugs seem to be all worked out. In fact, they contacted me to let me know, which is a testament to Moment’s dope customer service. I paid for a full year based on my previous experience with Moment’s app and filters. The level of support for RTRO and the new filters and features in such a short time are really impressive.

by JaiLoMaine

I am a big Moment fan, and have lots of lenses and equipment. I adore their videos and instruction, so I jumped in this right away. I’m enjoying RTRO and intend to really take it out for some fun test drives, mostly for family use. The filters are interesting and I expect more will be coming. I subscribed for the year so I can give it a good tryout, but will just wait to see if it is worth renewing next year. Subscriptions are insidious, I’d prefer to pay up front. If RTRO continues to improve and add features and functions the subscription may be a good value, but time will make that clear for me. Like other reviewers, I would love to see the option for longer videos and to switch filters within the videos. Overall, great addition to the Moment roster!

by Burgerpalace

Love RTRO and the filters! I’ve been trying to do a little daily video clip thing to try and stay creative during these trying times lol.

I do wish that there was a way to organise the filters and maybe favourite them. I hate having to scroll through to get to the ones that I like, especially if they’re toward the end.

Other than that, it’s a great app! Keep it up, guys!

by Dmann2020

I literally discovered RTRO an hour after it was released and was immediately curious about it. Its really great if you just wanna do instagram stories and also great if you wanna vlog. Im happy that i came across RTRO and think anyone who enjoys photography and cinematography would love to use RTRO not just for making instagram stories better but honestly just a fun app overall. definitely recommend downloading it I haven’t gotten the subscription for it yet but definitely plan on getting it for some of the other filters and the ability to control the FPS👌🏻

by ReyKayCarr

Been lovin it so far. The filters are unique and the controls feel real smooth. Most of my work is outside and I have to wear gloves. The ease of controls are perfect for grabbing quick little shots when every second counts. I also dig how the inspirations for each each filter are given. Each of them really come to life. For the best use of RTRO - pair it with a Moment Anamorphic Lens. That’s how I’ve been using it and the results are pretty wild.

by CWorks

I understand that Moment is still early days with RTRO . But. My immediate frustration is using RTRO only to have it continually crash. Download it again & it’s more wash, rinse, repeat. Just a tiny bit...not happy making. I’m a long time fan of Moment & don’t mind the subscription model, so gonna stick around to see what happens. Oh, and please give us the option to remove the watermark. Thanks!

by Scribs

The filters are pretty high quality, and the intensity slider is a great compromise between ease-of-use and customization to get the look you want.

I love that you continue to support the anamorphic lens, I subscribed for that alone.

This would be a 5-star review except for two issues:

1) Feature-request: Please remove the one minute recording limit for paying customers, it’s arbitrary and creatively limiting.

2) Bug report: Turning on subject tracking with my iPhone 10, front facing camera, and the Sunset filter locked up the UI and I had to quit RTRO as it became unresponsive.

Looking forward to improvements, congrats to the dev team for launching a new app. 🎇

by Jeremy Kanter

Feels like there should be a toggle for lens zoom next to the shutter button. Having to go to the settings icon in the corner to change the zoom seems inconvenient.

by DanAcoPar

First off: I’d prefer to give this 4.5 stars if I could. The filters offered in this app feel genuine, look great, and you can tell some hard work was put into this. For someone who enjoys the authentic feel and flaws of film photography, this is by far my most favorite vintage video app. I actually enjoy the 60-second cap; some restrictions really help guide the creative process.

But at the end of the day, this is a hard sell for me. I’d be ok with buying a couple favorite filters and end it there. However, locking out the frame rate feature to only being available in the subscription plan isn’t worth it IMO. At least it’s only $15/year.

This is just me, though. On principle, I find it hard to convince myself to start another subscription to something I’d only use in some Instagram stories. If you do enjoy making creative content on your stories and other platforms though, then yeah, I think it’s worth it. I just wish it was worth it for me. Hopefully my opinion changes and I’ll cave.

Love everything that the Moment crew puts out. Thanks!

by Shellbo6987

I’ve been wishing there were an easy way to make a video with multiple clips without having to put them together in post, so that’s great and I’m sure the filters will be cool, but I’d never pay another subscription for it. It may be the way of the future but besides Adobe and internet/tv etc. I’ll never add anything else as a subscription payment.

by Cbooth3

RTRO is great lots of options and settings to get SUPER sick looks.

To all the people giving 1 star reviews because of the subscription option, congrats on being the CEO of Cheapskates. Moment has to pay devs to create RTRO , if you’re too broke to afford it, just move on instead of trying to tarnish RTRO ’s rep because you can’t afford $15 a year

by Musiclover959595

As a photographer, these awesome filters are a great way to further express filmmaking in my everyday routine. I love how I can use different focal lengths beneath the filter, and change my frame rate! Super easy to use, and I love being able to put an entire post together with different scenes into one video. Highly recommend.

by Jobro1356

I’m not a big Video guy. But RTRO fits perfectly for me for quick on the spot moment saving. I does a nice job with all the filters and records up to 60 secs which is usually enough for what I need. Very simple to use, and I’m big on simple. Works beautiful with moments Anamorphic and automatically Desqueeze the clip. Great job guys and girls thanks.

by LuckyBraxton

I’ll just be real upfront about the fact that Ani Acopian has filter looks and I’m here for it.. She is one of my favorite filmmakers. I enjoy the Moment app and lenses as well but since I’ve gone to the iPhone 11 Pro Max I haven’t been using them as much.. since I’m a fan of the Moment app I’m giving this one a try but like I said in the beginning of the review if Ani’s name is attached to it, well... shut up and take my money! Lol I plan on having fun with this because thats what it was intended for. I like the design so far and it’s super simple and intuitive, plus its version 1.0 so I’m sure it will only get better with firmware updates. If you made it this far in this review, your an absolute legend. If nobody told you today, you dope AF and I hope you win today.
-Lucky
PS. Look for my follow up review after a few weeks of using this. I will be purchasing the year subscription and trying all the looks! 🤘🏾😎