# Espresso - True Color Film Cam — Vintage Film Tones & Recipes

> Vintage Film Tones & Recipes (iPhone/iPad app by 微南 唐.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espresso-true-color-film-cam/id6802915035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [微南 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542752688)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2026-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espresso-true-color-film-cam/id6802915035/reviews.md

## What is Espresso?

Authentic Analogue Film Soul, Captured Directly from Camera.

Espresso is a professional film camera designed for creators who cherish genuine colour science. We have brought over half a century of classic silver halide film chemistry directly into your iPhone using our dedicated Metal 3D GPU engine.
No tedious post-editing, no endless slider tweaking. With Espresso, the highlight roll-off, colour harmonies, and mood you see in the live viewfinder are exactly what you capture.

[KEY FEATURES]

1. 100+ Master Film Stocks Library
Faithfully recreated iconic analogue emulsions:
- Fujifilm Classics: Classic Chrome documentary teal, Astia soft portrait, Pro Neg, Bleach Bypass
- Kodak Heritage: Portra warm skin tones, vibrant Ektar landscapes, Tri-X 400 timeless B&W, ColorPlus
- European and Street: Pure Leica tonal gradations, Ricoh GR high-contrast street positive and mono

2. 2D Colour Shift Matrix and Film White Balance
- Dual-axis R/B (Red/Blue) warmth and tint dials to craft your bespoke visual identity
- One tap to achieve sun-drenched Portra golds or cool, airy Japanese film greens
- 4 native film WB baselines: Auto, Tungsten (3200K), Fluorescent (4000K), and Daylight (5500K)

3. 48MP High-Resolution Capture and Zero Shutter Lag
- Deeply tuned camera pipeline: 100% 1:1 match between live viewfinder and final photo
- Native 48MP ultra-high clarity with Display P3 wide colour gamut
- Classic aspect ratios: 2:3, 4:3, and 1:1 format

4. Pro Darkroom and Tone Sculpting
- 5 instant tone styles: Soft Portrait, Crisp Landscape, Ethereal Airy, and Matte Vintage
- Intuitive haptic exposure wheel with stepless adjustment
- Highlight guard and smooth shadow roll-off for uncompressed detail

5. Dual-Mode Creative White Balance and Split Toning
- Independent Highlight and Shadow split toning for cinematic colour grading
- Minus 50 to plus 50 stepless temperature dial with fine haptic response

6. Physical Silver Halide Grain Engine
- Mathematical simulation of organic silver halide particle distribution
- 5 distinct grain structures: Fine, Subtle, Portrait, Classic, and Coarse

7. Vintage Film Frames and LED EXIF Timestamp
- Classic Polaroid borders, cinematic widescreen, and minimalist gallery frames
- Retro orange LED timestamp embedding camera, lens, and date metadata

[PRIVACY FIRST]

All image processing and rendering are executed 100% locally on your device. No cloud uploads, no account required, no tracking.

[ESPRESSO PRO SUBSCRIPTION]

Unlock the complete 100+ film simulation vault, professional darkroom tools, and all upcoming features with Espresso Pro.
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Manage or turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Apple ID Account Settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Espresso Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-09-10

Thank you for using Espresso! Version 1.3.1 introduces a major collection of calibrated film simulations and an upgraded baseline color architecture:

[New Film Simulations]
1. Instant & Peel-Apart Legends: Introducing Fujifilm Instax and Fujifilm FP-100c peel-apart film looks, capturing the organic highlights and vintage atmosphere of instant analog photography.
2. Classic Fujicolor Color Negatives: Added Fujicolor 100 (daily documentary), Fujicolor C200 (warm daylight street photography), and Fujicolor Pro 400H (ethereal, soft skin tones).
3. Kodak & Motion Picture Classics: Precisely calibrated Kodak Color Plus 200, Kodak Pro Image 100, CineStill 800T, and Kodak Vision3 200T / 500T motion picture stocks.

[Color Architecture Enhancements]
4. Pure Native Film Baseline: Unified all daylight film stocks (Adobe, DxO, Leica, Ricoh, Dehancer) to pure 3D LUT baselines. Removed artificial pre-shifts to eliminate muddy skin tones and tonal banding, delivering transparent, authentic analog contrast.
5. True Physical 3200K Lock: Tungsten film stocks now strictly lock to a physical 3200K hardware balance without artificial shifts for authentic night and interior shots.

[Performance & Stability]
6. Enhanced Viewfinder & Capture Pipeline: Optimized real-time Metal rendering and 48MP direct-capture pipelines for an even smoother shooting experience.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-09-08

Thank you for using Espresso! Version 1.3.0 introduces real-time optical vignettes in the viewfinder and refined shooting workflows:

[New Features]
1. Real-Time Viewfinder Optical Vignette: No need to wait for post-processing! You can now adjust optical vignettes directly in the live camera viewfinder. Choose from 4 signature styles: Off, Natural, Soft Rim, and Film Look, letting you frame and capture retro film atmospheres instantly.
2. Quick Control with Haptic Feedback: Added a convenient vignette dial on the camera interface, supporting smooth one-handed adjustments with tactile haptic feedback.

[Functionality & Experience Refinements (vs. v1.2.1)]
3. Persistent Shooting Preferences: Enhanced setting memory ensures your chosen film simulations and vignette styles stay active across app launches, so your camera is always ready to shoot your favorite look.
4. Seamless Darkroom Consistency: Aligned the photo editor's vignette adjustments with the live camera experience, ensuring your photos retain a pure and natural film aesthetic whether shot directly or edited later.
5. Smoother Camera Interaction: Improved gesture responsiveness and continuous capture stability in the viewfinder for a more fluid shooting experience.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-09-07

Thank you for using Espresso. Version 1.2.1 brings the following new features and improvements:

[New Features]
1. Write a Review: Added a dedicated review shortcut in Settings, making it effortless to share your thoughts and feedback directly on the App Store.

[Improvements & Fixes Compared to v1.2.0]
2. 24MP Resolution Filter Fix: Resolved an issue from the previous release where film simulations could occasionally fail to apply on 24MP captures, guaranteeing accurate color grading across all resolutions.
3. Enhanced EXIF Geotagging & Metadata: Improved altitude and shooting parameter recording in photo metadata for a complete photographic journal.
4. Refined Settings & Viewfinder Experience: Hardened the boundary between live camera settings and offline gallery controls for a cleaner, more responsive workflow.
5. Core Engine Modernization: Updated underlying compute and color frameworks aligned with iOS 18.2+ for better multi-core performance and rock-solid stability.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-05

Thank you for using Espresso. This release includes the following updates:

1. Introducing Espresso Pro: Unlock all film simulations with monthly, yearly, or lifetime options. Purchase and cross-device restore are now smoother and more reliable.
2. Improved Thermal and Battery Efficiency: Optimized viewfinder GPU rendering to reduce battery consumption and device heating during shooting sessions.
3. Faster Gallery: Completely upgraded gallery loading for smoother scrolling and instant thumbnail display.
4. Enhanced Watermark Engine: Reduced memory usage during retro timestamp processing for a more responsive and consistent shutter capture.
5. Stability and Refinements: Improved camera recovery from system interruptions and refined white balance adjustments.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-03

Thank you for using Espresso. This update includes the following improvements and fixes:

- Gallery Stability: Fixed an issue on iOS 18.2 where deleting photos or browsing the detail view could cause index mismatches or unexpected crashes.
- Refined Film Indicator: Redesigned the film simulation label with a compact layout and clearer icons for the original look.
- Improved Focal Length Controls: Added tap-to-cycle focal lengths and quick dot navigation, with an expanded touch area for smoother adjustments.
- Color Reset Optimization: Returning to the original look now automatically resets the white balance shift to neutral.
- Battery and Thermal Improvements: Sensor monitoring is now paused while viewing the gallery, filter selector, or settings, reducing power consumption.

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