DoubleHalf
Double exposure, half frame
About
This app emulates a vintage film camera, combining half-frame and double-exposure techniques to create unique, composited images. It offers manual focus and various film styles for a retro photographic experience.
What's New in DoubleHalf
1.2.0
September 29, 2026
Hold it either way. Turn the phone upright and the engravings and the screen's lettering turn to face you; the buttons stay exactly where they are, as they would on a camera. Shot upright, a frame is two tall pictures side by side; shot sideways, two wide ones stacked, first shot on top. The black divider between the two pictures is now drawn fresh for every frame, from measurements across a whole roll of real half-frame scans — never the same width twice. Fixed: photos taken with the phone upright came out upside down.
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FAQ
What is Double Half?
Double Half is a film camera emulator for iPhone that combines half-frame photography with double exposure effects. It allows you to create four composited images within a single frame, mimicking vintage camera techniques.
Does Double Half have ads?
No, Double Half is completely ad-free. It also does not require any accounts or network access, offering a pure, uninterrupted creative experience.
How does the focus work in Double Half?
Double Half features manual focus with three selectable distances: near, medium, and far. You choose a distance and commit to it, with the lens staying set once selected. This mimics the fixed focus of some older cameras.
What are the film emulator settings in Double Half?
Double Half offers several film emulator settings, including Ember 64, Prism Three, Night Bloom, Violet Field, Scorch 200, and False Summer. There is also a 'None' option for a basic out-of-focus iPhone camera look.
Can I use the volume buttons as a shutter in Double Half?
Yes, the volume buttons on your iPhone can be used as a shutter release when using Double Half. This provides an additional tactile way to capture your photos.
Where are the finished photos saved in Double Half?
Finished frames captured with Double Half are saved directly to your iPhone's photo library. Each saved photo includes its settings (film, flash, focus, exposure, zoom) in the EXIF data.
What devices does Double Half support?
Double Half is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was released on August 25, 2026, with the latest version being 1.1.0 updated on September 14, 2026.
What is the age rating for Double Half?
Double Half has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content restrictions.
