HEx (cam) HD

HEx (cam) HD

Video/Time Lapse/Stop Motion

3 ratings
4 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 3 Jul 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 8, 2013
  • December 8, 2019

Features

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This app transforms your iPad into a sophisticated camera, offering standard, time-lapse, and stop-motion recording modes. It provides advanced manual controls for focus, exposure, and white balance, along with framing guides and monitor overlay tools.

Three recording modes: Normal, Time Lapse, Stop Motion
Manual Focus, Exposure, and White Balance controls
Sequence shooting for Time Lapse/Stop Motion
Framing guides and adjustable line width
Monitor overlay tools (Focus/Zoom)
Export movie to camera roll
File sharing via iTunes
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What's New in HEx (cam) HD

2.2

December 8, 2019

Fixed bugs.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Full Version

Full Version

User reviews

Buggy in time-lapse mode

Thankfully, I didn't invest in this app and only used the downloaded trial. I was interested in using this app for time-lapse purposes. I move it to that mode and the free version only supports 480p. That's fine. I'm just testing it out.

So, after it's in time-lapse mode, I try to change the interval of the snaps. If you move the slider, that works fine, but tops out at 5 seconds. If you want to change it to longer than 5 seconds, you have to click the number next to the slider. Here's where the app fails. As soon as you click the number, the whole menu disappears. When you click the menu button again you get nothing. The app won't recover from this failure.

To recover, you have to kill and restart the app. However, that doesn't solve the interval problem. If I can't set the interval for time-lapse, it makes this software worthless. At this point, I cannot recommend the $4.99 that this app costs if you're looking for time-lapse use. Too bad as this looked like a decent app.
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Best stop motion

Really buggy and complicated UI

The UI is really un-intuitive and the App doesn’t read the battery information. I think it has a nice direction for further development, but currently it doesn’t work very well.

Good app but no export

You have to upgrade to the full version in order to export your projects. Not cool as I didn't know this until I'd already used the app to shoot some timelapse that I was really happy with. Now I feel like I have to puchase the app or lose my work.

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FAQ

What are the main recording modes in HEx (cam) HD?

HEx (cam) HD offers three primary recording modes: Normal video recording, Time Lapse for capturing events over extended periods, and Stop Motion for creating animated sequences frame by frame.

Can I manually control camera settings in HEx (cam) HD?

Yes, HEx (cam) HD allows for individual manual setting and locking of Focus (AF), Exposure (AE), and White Balance (WB), providing greater creative control than standard camera apps.

What resolutions are supported by HEx (cam) HD?

The basic version supports 480p and 720p resolutions for Time Lapse and Stop Motion. Higher resolutions like 720p, 1080p, and even 2160p are available in the full version, depending on your iPad model.

How can I share videos recorded with HEx (cam) HD?

Videos can be exported directly to your iPad's camera roll. Additionally, the app supports file sharing through iTunes, allowing for easier transfer to your computer.

Does HEx (cam) HD have ads?

No, HEx (cam) HD does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

What are the frame rate options in HEx (cam) HD?

HEx (cam) HD offers a wide range of frame rates, including 240, 120, 60, 30, 24, 15, and 12 fps for normal recording. Time Lapse and Stop Motion modes also support 60, 30, 24, 15, and 12 fps.

What is 'onion skinning' in HEx (cam) HD?

Onion skinning is a feature available in the Stop Motion mode that overlays the previous frame with adjustable opacity. This helps users align their shots accurately for smoother animation.

How does HEx (cam) HD handle low-light shooting?

For shooting in darkness, HEx (cam) HD allows screen brightness adjustment to conserve battery life. The Time Lapse mode also features a 'highly sensitive mode' with auto gain up in darkness.