That’s one thing this app get it right!
This app is quite interesting. As it advertised as a Fujifilm X100 on your phone, I think it’s going too far. And the interface really need to rework, I understand the idea behind, trying to mimic a vintage camera, but it’s too inconvenient, the dial interface is very hard to use, they don’t turn the way you want. And then the rendering is super slow, it do not have the buffer fast enough to hold the pictures you take, so you will need to wait, a lot. BUT… among all the short comings, which I really want to rework on, this particular ‘film simulation’ is the best I ever seen in any camera apps: Chroma Solaris! This is a killer! The color is so accurate to human eyes, it’s almost identical to what you see. This is really the best color I ever seen. Every photographer should know that red color is the hardest to replicate, red usually come out wrong, but not this simulation, it render it correctly! Wow! It’s not saturated or being dramatic, all the color profiles or simulations out there really just a trick as they add so much personal preferences or trying to create certain ‘vintage’ look which is never true. But this one is just so good. The images rendered are beautifully done, not too sharp, just natural. I will keep it just for this reason. I really hope that you can improved all the others and DON’T mess with this particular film simulation. Way to go.birdywo
Great so far! Awaiting updates
Honestly, very impressed with the quality and colors coming out from this app! I’ve been using another app Lapse to get the film look but this one seems to nail it much better in quality. I know this app may be early in development so I’m awaiting future updates.
I used to have an X100V and have shot on a variety of film cameras so I’m familiar with what quality I’m looking for in that realm of photography. Sold my Fuji to fund some emergencies and have been looking around for alternatives until I’m ready to buy another camera. Although, this app makes me reconsider if I even need to buy a camera so soon. The subscription model is really not that bad if you think about the alternative of buying film rolls or an entirely new camera.
Btw, I’m using an iPhone Pro Max with Moment lenses.
Now for some of my gripes (and suggestions):
- I’m not a fan of the shutter placement when shooting vertically but it works horizontal. A simple UI rotation would resolve this.
- I don’t think the custom buttons were able to change on my end?
- I’d also like to see functionality for all of the iPhone 15 pro max native lenses (it’s missing the 2x)—jumps from 1x-5x
- would love to see the film sim live as shooting instead of after development
- would like to flip through the preset film sims easier—a couple steps too many to make those changes on the fly
Overall looks solid so far!itzJUHvon
Pathetic and useless
This is a stupid app. There’s s-log function but the app superimposes the film filter so there’s no way you can use the log look for edits. App keeps glitching too, and there’s hardly any efficient way to control the exposures during shooting.Shonesb
Developer Response
Dear Shonesb, All of the above is incorrect. First and foremost, it's important to note that Pearla does not apply "film filters", a unique feature that sets us apart from other apps. Pearla applies its film simulations to the raw data before rendering the image. When shooting in Log mode, the film simulations do not apply. Ever! These are two separate processes. Pearla has many features that may further modify the Log curve, such as Gamma Assist tools, colour space transform tools, and LUTs, to name a few. You may have one of these on. Please contact our customer support so we can troubleshoot your case more effectively. We're unsure what you mean by "impossible to change exposure during shooting". V1.4.1 does not support video shooting. Again, if you're implying that you could not adjust exposure between taking photos, that's incorrect. Lastly, we investigated every bug we ever received on lag and in 100% of the cases it was down to users setting the shutter speed too low. This mode is designed to reduce the amount of noise in low-light conditions but requires a tripod, as the low refresh rate and the extended period the shutter remains open can create a ghosting effect and a sense of lag. We are working on tutorials that will help onboard users more smoothly. We always advise our users to contact our customer support for troubleshooting. This is the most effective way to resolve any issues you may be experiencing. We typically respond within a few hours to customer support emails, whereas App Store reviews can take 48 hours to publish and then another 48 hours for our response to publish.
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Version History of Pearla
1.4.1
June 19, 2024
BUG FIXES: Fixes a bug that caused Pearla not to work offline. Fixes a bug that caused Pearla to set the wrong scale factor for telephoto lenses on some devices.
More1.4
May 13, 2024
NEW FEATURES: - Pearla now stores location information in the photo's metadata.
1.3
May 8, 2024
BUG FIXES - FIXED shutter lag issue that impacted many users - FIXED Metadata not saving to photos - FIXED Display showing wrong MP count PERFORMANCE BOOST - We rebuilt some UI aspects and re-engineered some processes to deliver a substantially smoother, faster user experience. - We added clearer visible cues to indicate when the shutter is open (the camera is not ready to capture another photo) and when a photo is being "developed" in the background (not preventing users from capturing additional images). NEW FEATURES - Preview photos in Pearla: Once a photo is done processing, tap the thumbnail at the bottom left of the preview feed to preview the final image without navigating to the photos app.
More1.2.4
April 22, 2024
BUG FIX This version addresses a bug causing inconsistency between images captured and the preview feed on some older, non-pro iPhones.
1.2.3
April 15, 2024
BUG FIXES: This release fixes a bug that caused some devices to render properly exposed images overexposed.
1.2.2
April 14, 2024
BUG FIXES: Critical bug impacting exposure controls for iPhone SE users. Critical bug impacting some older iPhone devices to render underexposed images. A bug causing the preview image to "glitch" when loading film simulations and luts.
More1.2.1
April 10, 2024
BUG FIXES: 1. This release fixes a critical issue with the colour space transformation process.
1.2.0
April 10, 2024
BUG FIXES: 1. This release fixes an issue that caused some film simulations to render with colours slightly different from the viewfinder preview NEW FEATURES: 1. LOG Photography - Introducing Pearl-Log, Pearla allows you to capture images with high dynamic range and cinematic allure. 2. Gamma Assist - Allows you to expose in Log mode without applying a lut to the final image 3. Color Space Transform — Pearla's built-in Color Space Transformation process lets you capture photos in Sony S-Log3, ARRI LogC3, or Blackmagic Design Film Gen 5 with Gamma assist and Lut support. 4. Lut management - Save and manage all your luts in Pearla
More1.1.0
April 2, 2024
NEW FEATURES We have 3 new monochrome film simulations: Solara: Inspired by Ilford HP5, Solara is a monochrome film simulation with medium contrast. It is ideal for journalism, documentary, travel, sports, and indoor light photography and thrives in diverse lighting conditions. Solara Urbanis: This film simulation is ideal for capturing urban landscapes with bold contrasts and crisp details. Its lack of red sensitivity renders reds and oranges darker with a higher contrast than Solara. Solara Visage: This film simulation has enhanced sensitivity in the red and orange channels and a smoother highlight roll-off. It is designed to complement skin tones and excel in portrait photography.
More1.0.6
March 22, 2024
BUG FIXES: This update fixes a bug that caused tapping to focus not work on some devices.
Pearla In-App Purchases History
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Description of Pearla
Pearla is a camera app crafted by professional photographers for photographers, hobbyists and anybody who wants to apply a unique and timeless style to their iPhone photos "straight-out-of-camera".
Pearla ships with film simulations inspired by some of the most famous film stocks and a powerful engine to customise the look with "film recipes".
If you like to maintain the ability to edit the photos you take with Pearla, you can set it to shoot Raw + JPEG. Pearla will apply your chosen film simulation or recipe to the JPEG, and the raw will retain the data from the sensor.
Improve your composition skills with non-destructive tools such as grids, guides, histograms, B&W Viewfinder, and more.
Shoot fully manually and set your camera to varying levels of automation: ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance -- everything you'd need to get the perfect shot from the camera that's always in your pocket.
If all that's not enough, like DSLR and mirrorless cameras, Pearla's interface is customisable. Toggle portrait mode or composition tools, Pearla ships with shortcuts to most settings in its extensive settings page, making it easy to adapt your camera to your shooting style.
Subscription pricing and terms:
A subscription is required to use Pearla.
Pearla offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription at $14.99/year to provide you with unlimited access to all features while you maintain an active subscription.
Pearla requires an iPhone device running iOS 17 or later.
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Pearla: FAQ
Is Pearla software compatible with iPad devices?
Pearla isn’t available on iPad devices.
Who is the creator of the Pearla app?
Guy Cassidy is the developer of the app.
What minimum version of iOS does Pearla need?
The minimum supported iOS version for the Pearla app is iOS 17.0.
What do users think of the Pearla app?
The overall rating of Pearla is 3.8 out of 5, which is okay but could be better.
What’s the genre of the Pearla app?
The App Genre Of Pearla Is Photo & Video.
What’s the latest version of the Pearla app?
The latest version of Pearla is 1.4.1.
When was the latest Pearla update?
Pearla’s latest update was rolled out on September 19, 2024.
When was the Pearla app released?
The app was launched on July 2, 2024.
What is the content advisory rating for the Pearla app?
Family-friendly content, no mature themes or violence.
What languages does the Pearla app support?
The Pearla app is now available in American English.
Can I play Pearla through Apple Arcade's subscription?
Unfortunately, Pearla is not on Apple Arcade.
Does Pearla offer in-app purchases?
Absolutely! In-app purchases are available within Pearla.
Is Pearla optimized for use with Apple Vision Pro?
Unfortunately, Pearla is not optimized for use with Apple Vision Pro.
Does Pearla incorporate ads within the app?
Yes, Pearla incorporates ads within the app.
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