Dual camera for travel: the view and the person who saw it
Travel photos split into two piles: landscapes with nobody in them, and selfies that hide the view. Dual capture ends the tradeoff — the back camera takes the landscape, the front camera takes you, one shutter press.
Short answer: Selfie shoots photos and videos with the front and back cameras at the same time, picture-in-picture, with 50+ vintage camera presets that apply to both. One tap captures both perspectives — no stitching, no second take.
Ideas that work
- Landmark + you: no more asking strangers or carrying a tripod for the proof-you-were-there shot.
- Film the walk: dual video through old-town streets — the street ahead and your commentary in the corner.
- Shot on film: run it through a 35mm preset and the whole trip looks like a scanned archive.
How to set it up
- Open Selfie in Dual mode (the default).
- Drag the picture-in-picture window to the corner you want, and pick a frame color if you like.
- Optionally pick a camera preset — 35mm film, instant, VHS and 50+ more render live on both cameras.
- Tap the shutter for a photo, or switch to video mode and record with sound.
Frequently asked questions
Are the two views taken at exactly the same time? Yes. Selfie runs both cameras in one capture session using Apple’s multi-cam engine, so front and back are exposed simultaneously — not one after the other.
Can I record video this way? Yes — dual video records both cameras at once, with microphone audio.
Can I choose which camera is the big view? Yes, and the small window can sit in any corner, with a choice of frame colors.
What does it cost? Selfie is free to download and try. The Pro subscription (weekly or annual) unlocks unlimited dual-camera shots and all premium presets.