Halide Mark III - Pro Camera

Halide Mark III - Pro Camera

Zero AI, Natural Photos, RAW

13K ratings
830 reviews
#123 in free Photo & Video
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📷 Photo & Video
$19.99 Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 30, 2017
  • July 11, 2026

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This professional camera app offers advanced manual controls and powerful tools for deliberate photography. Capture stunning RAW images, utilize Neural Macro for close-ups on any iPhone, and access features like focus peaking and histograms. Learn photography with included lessons and customize your shooting experience.

Manual exposure and focus controls
Neural Macro for close-up shots
14-bit RAW and ProRAW capture
Exposure tools: histograms, waveform, zebras
Focus peaking and loupe
Gesture-based interface
Included photography lessons
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What's New in Halide Mark III

3.1.2

July 11, 2026

Welcome to Halide 3.1! This update includes a bunch of enhancements from our big 3.0 we launched six weeks ago. Let's dig in. SCARLET For more warmth, richness, and medium-high contrast try our new "Scarlet" look. It features high saturations, particularly around reds. Try it with summer sunsets! MORE FRAME CONTROLS In the "Frame" tab of the editor, you can now rotate and flip your photo, and even make perspective corrections-- perfect for architecture shots. COMPRESSION CONTROL We've added a capture setting to tweak the exact level of compression to apply. This is great for finding the right balance between texture and file size. EXPOSURE BIAS RESET We've added a button in our exposure menu to reset exposure bias to zero. There's also a long-press shortcut. When in manual mode, instead of resetting the bias, This feature re-meters exposure. ALWAYS-ON FOCUS TOOLS In 3.0, focus tools were only enabled when adjust focus. With 3.1, you can just leave them on all the time when in manual focus mode. RAW-ONLY LOOK You can now enable a "RAW-Only" mode within capture settings. This enables a specific look that does not save a JPEG. Because RAWs can render dramatically different in other apps, we recommend you only enable this feature if you know what you're getting into. EXPOSURE/FOCUS LOCK When in manual focus or manual exposure, tapping the viewfinder will not adjust either setting. There's other small polish improvements and bug fixes. If we missed something, let us know in our Discord or send us an email at support@lux.camera. We read every message! -- Team Halide

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Subscription plans

Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons

Includes Halide, plus premium content

$19.991 Year
7 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$69.99

One Time Purchase

Includes all core features

Charts

Top Free

📉 123-6

Photo & Video

This app dropped -6 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 139+4

Photo & Video

This app rose +4 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

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User reviews

Crashes every time

I’ve been able to use the app ONCE. Every time it crashes when opening and I could never use it outside my home because of that.

Not what I expected

It does allow you more control over the camera than the native app and I love that guy can play with the ISO and the shutter speed but the images that produces have way too much noise, specially on low light, to the point that are only useful for cellphone screen and without cropping too much or the noise will be unbearable. It has a lot of potential but these things need to be fixed first
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Halide keeps getting better!

The ability to choose and tune even the Apple picture profile is appreciated.

The film simulation is really nice, with the various options and ability to tweak settings independently.

Not sure if it is available already, but saving my own presets alongside the defaults would make our experience even better.
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Always underexposed

I really like the Chroma Noir filter. The grain is very pleasing. However the photos come always out much darker than shown on screen. It’s just too much work to adjust every photo. This seems a defect. Hope it is fixed as right now won’t purchase. Also, would love it to be able to adjust the grain.
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Everything is dark

Waste of money. Apple Camera app takes better pictures

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Photos not saving properly

Bug

Zoom functionality issues

Bug

Landscape mode UI problems

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Shutter speed adjustment

Feature

Live depth/bokeh preview

Feature

Custom white balance

Feature

Time-lapse and video recording

Feature

Ability to save settings/presets

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FAQ

What does Halide Mark II do?

Halide Mark II is a professional camera app for iPhone that provides advanced manual controls and high-quality image capture. It allows users to shoot in RAW and ProRAW formats, utilize features like Neural Macro for close-up photography, and access professional tools such as histograms, focus peaking, and exposure waveforms.

What are the key features of Halide Mark II?

Key features include manual exposure and focus controls, Neural Macro for close-up shots on any iPhone, 14-bit RAW and ProRAW capture, advanced exposure tools like histograms and waveforms, focus peaking, a gesture-based interface, and included photography lessons to help users improve their skills.

How much does Halide Mark II cost?

Halide Mark II is not free but offers a 7-day free trial for annual memberships. Users can also purchase the app outright with a single in-app purchase, avoiding a subscription model. Specific pricing details are available within the app.

What devices is Halide Mark II compatible with?

Halide Mark II is designed for iPhone and also includes an iPad app. It leverages the latest iPhone hardware and software capabilities to provide its advanced camera features.

Who is Halide Mark II for?

This app is for deliberate and thoughtful photographers, ranging from beginners to experts, who want more control over their iPhone camera than the native app offers. It's ideal for those who want to take professional-quality photos, experiment with manual settings, and explore advanced features like RAW capture and macro photography.