Halide Mark II - Pro Camera

Halide Mark II - Pro Camera

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Halide Mark II — Pro Camera: The Professional Choice for iPhone Photography

Take back control from over-processed AI snapshots. Experience the power of Process Zero, manual exposure, and high-end RAW tools in an award-winning interface designed for deliberate photographers.

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Publisher

Lux Optics Incorporated

Category

Photo & Video

Downloads

4M+

User Rating

4.3/5

Total Ratings

23K+

Locales

11

Precision in Every Pixel

Discover the interface used by 4M+ users.

Halide Mark II promotional screen showcasing its Apple Design Award and natural photography capabilities

Halide Mark II promotional screen showcasing its Apple Design Award and natural photography capabilities

Halide Mark II professional camera interface for iPhone and iPad featuring manual controls and high quality landscape photography

Halide Mark II professional camera interface for iPhone and iPad featuring manual controls and high quality landscape photography

Halide Mark II Pro Camera app feature overview showing Editors Choice award and professional tools including Process Zero and Manual Controls

Halide Mark II Pro Camera app feature overview showing Editors Choice award and professional tools including Process Zero and Manual Controls

Halide Pro Camera icon on an iPhone lock screen for quick capture support

Halide Pro Camera icon on an iPhone lock screen for quick capture support

Interface of Halide Mark II showing various image processing options like Process Zero

Interface of Halide Mark II showing various image processing options like Process Zero

Halide Mark II camera app interface showing macro mode with a close-up of yellow flowers.

Halide Mark II camera app interface showing macro mode with a close-up of yellow flowers.

Halide Mark II camera lock screen widgets showing lens focal length shortcuts

Halide Mark II camera lock screen widgets showing lens focal length shortcuts

Halide pro camera app interface showing RAW shooting mode and sunset landscape

Halide pro camera app interface showing RAW shooting mode and sunset landscape

Screenshot of Halide Mark II highlighting its privacy features with a text description of zero tracking and no data collection

Screenshot of Halide Mark II highlighting its privacy features with a text description of zero tracking and no data collection

A list of professional camera features for Halide Mark II including lessons, DCI-P3 color, AR depth view, and metadata tools.

A list of professional camera features for Halide Mark II including lessons, DCI-P3 color, AR depth view, and metadata tools.

Professional Tools for Intentional Photography

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 4M+ users.

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Process Zero

Skip the 'AI look' with film-like, natural photos that preserve detail without the aggressive sharpening and noise reduction of standard apps.

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Tactile Manual Control

Master your craft with professional-grade tools like focus peaking, 14-bit RAW waveforms, and gesture-based exposure for total creative precision.

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Private by Design

Create with peace of mind. Halide includes zero trackers, no third-party libraries, and never collects your data or photos.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

16%
Negative

Summary

User reviews for the app reveal a mixed but predominantly negative sentiment. While praised for advanced camera features like focus peaking, leveling tools, and Process Zero-RAW capabilities, the app faces significant criticism regarding its pricing model, with many users reporting misleading 'free trial' offers leading to immediate charges and mandatory subscriptions. Stability issues are also prevalent, including frequent crashes on newer iPhone 16 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and 17 Air models, often resulting in dark RAW images or failure to capture photos. Additionally, users express dissatisfaction with missing features like offline functionality and the removal of the Apple Watch app.

Common Themes

Pricing Model(25)
Free Trial Deception(12)
Bugs and Stability(10)
Missing or Limited Features(7)
Overall App Quality(6)
Advanced Camera Features(5)
iPhone 17 Compatibility(5)

About the app

Everything you need to know about Halide Mark II - Pro Camera.

Description

**Please note: Halide is *not free*. We do offer a 7-day free trial for annual memberships. Don't like subscriptions? You can also buy the app outright with a single in-app purchase.** Halide is the Apple Design Award winning camera app with over 10,000 reviews! The most powerful camera for iPhone with the most elegant, simple design — A pro camera for everyone. Perfect for deliberate and thoughtful photography - for beginners and experts alike. Get started with our included 10 days of photography lessons to get up to speed, or enjoy Macro photography on any iPhone with our Neural Macro feature. With high-end tools, and a beautiful interface designed from scratch for the latest iPhones and inspired by the controls of professional cameras, Halide is your go-to camera when you want to really take a photo rather than a quick snapshot. Use gestures in Halide to change exposure and manual focus with a swipe, or switch from its powerful automatic mode to manual shooting. Halide’s professional tools are the most powerful in the App Store, with XDR (Extended Dynamic Range) 14-bit RAW streaming waveform views, color zebras, focus assists like focus peaking and loupe, histograms, an adaptive level grid, and manual depth capture. Customize controls to adapt the app to your needs. Halide’s control is unmatched. Shoot without any of Apple’s image processing with our minimal, film-like Process Zero — or use Apple Processing for HEIC / JPG shots and ProRAW. Our ProRAW support* is unmatched. Strike the right balance between file size and editing latitude by choosing between 12-bit and 10-bit ProRAW and megapixel options. Effortlessly switch to native RAW, for greater detail and speed. Features: - Beautiful, intuitive gesture-based interface, usable with one hand - Become a better photographer by signing up for comprehensive lessons like a 10-day quick tutorial right from the app. - Get macro shots on any iPhone, even without a macro lens with Neural Macro - Take portraits of pets and objects on single-camera phones, like iPhone XR and iPhone SE - Take control of processing! Skip Apple’s image processing altogether with Process Zero, or quicky tap our format picker to choose the right processing for your shot. - Lock screen widgets and home screen widgets for quick shooting - Manual focus, and powerful tools like a Focus Loupe and Focus Peaking - Edit Process Zero shots in the app with our powerful Image Lab slider - Full manual exposure controls including shutter speed, ISO and white balance - Best-on-iPhone exposure tools: histograms, XDR 14-bit RGB waveform, and color zebra stripes - Captures ProRAW, RAW, HEIC or JPG for the best quality shots - Grid overlay with built-in level - A powerful reviewer to view DNG, JPG, HEIC and Live Photos, as well as Portrait depth data and mattes, with a detailed metadata view - with batch export! - Technical Readout to view all details of your iPhone camera hardware - All in: Halide comes with an iPad app and Apple Watch companion app for remote shooting - Siri Shortcuts support to trigger the shutter remotely, or open Halide in Auto or Manual mode - Private by Design: Halide does not include any trackers or tracking, has not third party libraries, does not collect data or photos, and never transmits any information. Halide also includes features to reduce spying by companies like Facebook by limiting location information on photos shared from the app. - Feature limitations: *ProRAW requires iPhone 12 Pro or Pro Max or newer The Ultra Wide and selfie cameras do not support RAW or manual focus unless on iOS 15. Waveform requires iPhone 8 or newer Depth Capture requires iPhone 7 Plus or newer Terms of Use can be found here: https://halide.cam/terms Privacy: https://www.lux.camera/privacy/

Latest Version

2.26.5

Size

52.1 MB

First Released

May 30, 2017

Capture Without Compromise.

Unlock professional-grade manual controls and natural, film-like processing. Start your 7-day free trial and experience why Halide is the choice for deliberate photography.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Halide Mark II - Pro Camera

How much does Halide Mark II cost?

Halide Mark II is not free. It offers a 7-day free trial for annual memberships, or users can purchase the app outright with a single in-app purchase.

Does Halide Mark II offer a free trial?

Yes, Halide Mark II provides a 7-day free trial for its annual memberships. This allows users to experience the app before committing to a purchase.

What is Process Zero in Halide Mark II?

Process Zero in Halide Mark II allows users to bypass Apple's default image processing, capturing minimal, film-like shots. This feature provides greater control over the final image output.

Can Halide Mark II shoot in RAW format?

Yes, Halide Mark II supports shooting in native RAW, ProRAW, HEIC, or JPG formats. It also includes Smart RAW technology for high-quality RAW captures on all iPhones.

Does Halide Mark II support macro photography on all iPhones?

Yes, Halide Mark II enables macro photography on any iPhone through its Neural Macro feature. This AI-enhanced technology produces detailed macro shots even without a dedicated macro lens.

Does Halide Mark II collect user data or photos?

No, Halide Mark II is Private by Design. It does not include trackers, third-party libraries, or collect any user data or photos. It never transmits information.

Can I use Halide Mark II from my iPhone's lock screen?

Yes, Halide Mark II supports lock screen widgets for quick shooting. Users can open Halide directly from the lock screen, even when the iPhone is locked.

What professional tools does Halide Mark II offer for photography?

Halide Mark II offers professional tools like XDR 14-bit RAW streaming waveform views, color zebras, focus peaking, focus loupe, histograms, and an adaptive level grid for precise control.

Does Halide Mark II provide photography lessons?

Yes, Halide Mark II includes comprehensive photography lessons, such as a 10-day quick tutorial accessible directly within the app, to help users improve their skills.

Is Halide Mark II an Apple Design Award winner?

Yes, Halide Mark II is an Apple Design Award winning camera app. It also boasts over 10,000 reviews from satisfied users.

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