Leica LUX is the first professional photo app developed by a camera manufacturer. The innovative app sets a new standard in smartphone photography, letting you take pictures with the iconic Leica Look – using your iPhone.
ALWAYS AT HAND
Leica LUX brings the captivating Leica experience right to your fingertips using the iPhone. This professional camera app seamlessly translates Leica’s iconic visual language into iPhone photography. Capture moments reliably and authentically with the unmistakable Leica Look.
FLEXIBLE USE
Leica LUX simplifies the photographic process and captures life's moments in clarity.
Whether you're out and about in everyday life, travelling, shooting street photography or portraits, Leica LUX is an app that offers countless creative opportunities – from spontaneous snapshots in automatic mode to advanced photography using manual settings.
LENS SIMULATION
Leica LUX brings the world of Leica to your iPhone by imitating a variety of legendary Leica lenses. You can explore the unique world of Leica lenses, each offering its own image style. Lens simulations include classics – such as the Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. and the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. – the app is continuously being expanded to include additional lenses. The custom software engine also creates bokeh quality images, a style synonymous with Leica photography, directly in your iPhone.
ICONIC LEICA LOOKS
Leica LUX is based on Leica's own renowned colour science and offers the same colour corrections and film presets used in Leica cameras. These include Leica Looks such as Leica Classic, Leica Contemporary, Leica Black & White and Leica Vivid. A total of twelve Looks are available that open the door to artistic expression, giving your images rich textures, emotional nuance and individuality.
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CONTROL
Leica LUX allows you to explore your creativity with a choice between intuitive, spontaneous operation in automatic mode or manual control. You have the following setting options:
• Exposure compensation
• Shutter speed
• ISO
• White balance
• Manual focus
• Different focus modes
• RAW/ProRAW
• and more
TAILORED
Leica LUX lets you take expressive pictures effortlessly. Whether you’re already a professional or just discovering photography, Leica LUX offers numerous tools to capture your unique creative vision using your iPhone.
SUBSCRIPTION OPTION
Subscription prices and conditions: Leica LUX Pro expands the immersive Leica experience. The subscription includes a monthly or annual option. Subscriptions are automatically renewed. To manage your subscription, please go to your account settings in the App Store.
PRIVACY POLICY
Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://leica-camera.com/node/9954/iframe
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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasAuthentic Leica color and lens emulations
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This app hasEasy to use interface
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This app hasGreat options for color and lens profiles
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This app hasMotivates users to buy real Leica cameras
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This app hasTransforms iPhone into a Leica-like camera experience
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This app hasStunning natural tone filters
Negative highlights
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This app hasVery expensive subscription model
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This app hasBuggy and unstable performance
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This app hasLacks manual focus and exposure controls in free version
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This app hasCompatibility issues on some iPhone models
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This app hasCluttered and unintuitive user interface
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This app hasDrains battery quickly
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This app hasNo one-time purchase option
What's New in Leica LUX | Pro Photo Capture
1.3.1
December 17, 2024
— Fixed sharing to Instagram.
— Fixed closing lens menu.
— Removed view finder notification on ƒ-stop changes.
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LOCKED CAMERA CAPTURE
Launch Leica LUX directly from the lock screen without unlocking your iPhone first.
CAMERA CONTROL INTEGRATION
iPhone 16 users can take full advantage of Apple’s Camera Control feature for effortless access to Leica LUX.
NEW LEICA LOOK
Leica Teal adds a cool, cinematic tone with refined teal hues, giving images a calm and polished feel.
FIXES
— Free users no longer need to worry about file format resetting when launching the app.
— Edits saved as new photos now retain the original capture date.