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Dennis Berti's WorthWait Camera App Delays Your Photos by 24 Hours

digital · 2026-10-21

Dennis Berti, a documentary photographer from Mexico, has introduced WorthWait Camera, an iOS application that requires users to wait 24 hours before accessing their captured images. Each roll accommodates either 24 or 36 frames, with this intentional delay designed to evoke the anticipation of traditional film development. Users are limited to a 35mm-equivalent lens, reminiscent of classic disposable cameras, and can choose from four simulated film types: Original, Negative, Positive, and Flat. Berti suggests the Negative option for those unsure, highlighting its nostalgic qualities. The app supports aspect ratios of 1:1, 3:2, and the iPhone's native 4:3. A premium version, Plena, is available for a one-time fee of $14.99, offering enhanced features. The free version permits one roll at a time and includes various modes, with a Blind Mode that eliminates the on-screen preview. Currently available on iOS, an Android version is expected in November.

Key facts

  • WorthWait Camera was created by Mexico-based documentary photographer Dennis Berti
  • Users wait 24 hours after finishing a roll before seeing their photos
  • Rolls contain 24 or 36 shots
  • The lens is fixed at a 35mm equivalent
  • Four simulated films are offered: Original, Negative, Positive and Flat
  • Aspect ratios are 1:1, 3:2 and 4:3
  • Paid version Plena costs $14.99 as a one-time purchase
  • The app is available on iOS, with Android arriving in November

Entities

Artists

  • Dennis Berti

Institutions

  • WorthWait
  • Apple
  • PetaPixel

Locations

  • Mexico

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