# HEx (cam) HD — Video/Time Lapse/Stop Motion

> Advanced video recording app with time-lapse and stop-motion modes for iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by mash studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-cam-hd/id582141903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mash studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/299490816)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-cam-hd/id582141903/reviews.md

## What is HEx (cam) HD?

-- HEx (cam) HD -- This application has many highly sophisticated functions for recording moving image.

HEx (cam) HD is a video recording application that can transform your iPad into a highly sophisticated camera.
It allows you to capture moving image in three modes that fully mirror a professional image recording workflow - standard recording mode, time lapse mode and stop motion mode.

- Basic specifications
-- Three recording modes ( Normal / Time Lapse / Stop Motion )
-- Focus (AF), Exposure (AE) and White Balance (WB) can be individually set and lock
-- Manual AF / AE / WB
-- Sequence ( Time Lapse / Stop Motion )
-- Frame lines to be used for framing (2 modes + adjustable line width)
-- Screen Brightness can be adjusted for shooting in darkness and to conserve battery life
-- Display current time, remaining memory and remaining battery life
-- Display setting parameter.
-- Monitor overlay tools ( Focus / Zoom )
-- Export movie to camera roll
-- File sharing in iTunes.


- Normal recording specifications
-- Video format : H.264
-- Video resolution : 480p / 720p / 1080p (*2)
-- Video frame rate : 240 (*4) , 120 (*4), 60 (*4), 30, 24, 15, 12 fps
-- Video bitrate : iOS default quality.
-- Audio format : AAC
-- Audio bitrate : 44 kHz

- Time lapse specifications
-- Video format : H.264
-- Video Resolution : 480p ( 720p / 1080p is available in the full version )
-- Video frame rate : 60, 30, 24, 15, 12 fps
-- Video bitrate : 10 Mbps / 25 Mbps
-- Highly sensitive mode (Auto gain up in darkness)
-- Shooting time simulation.

- Stop motion specifications
-- Video format : H.264
-- Video Resolution : 480p ( 720p / 1080p is available in the full version )
-- Video frame rate : 60, 30, 24, 15, 12 fps
-- Video bitrate : 10 Mbps / 25 Mbps
-- Onion skinning (previous frame overlay, and adjustable opacity)

- Movie list / Player specifications
-- User rating and file lock
-- Loop playback mode
-- Playback movie speed rate (-2 , -1.5 , -1 , -0.5 , +0.5 , +1.0 , +1.5 , +2.0)


- Full version specifications (Add on)
-- Video format : H.265 / H.264 / Photo-JPEG
-- Video bitrate : 10 Mbps / 25 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 70 Mbps  (*2) / 150 Mbps (*2 , *4) / 200 Mbps (*2 , *4)
-- Audio format : AAC / Linear PCM (*3)
-- Audio bitrate : 44 kHz / 48 kHz (*3)
-- Audio level meter (*3)
-- In Time Lapse and Stop Motion recording modes, video resolution can be 720p / 1080p / 2160p (*1)
-- 2 axis spirit level can be calibrated and the opacity adjusted
-- Golden ratio frame line
-- Display Guide image (previous video image can be overlaid and opacity adjusted)
-- Focus Peaking (showing red and green flashing dots where the suspected focus is) (*2)
-- Zebra (showing zebra stripes where the image is overexposed) (*2)
-- False Color (different colors indicate different exposure levels) (*2)
-- Exposure (showing exposure levels)
-- File sharing via Wi-Fi (recorded video files can be downloaded via Wi-Fi using browser)

(*1) Maximum resolution depends on model of iPad used.
(*2) Only works in Normal recording custom settings, Time Lapse, Stop Motion.
(*3) Only 'Normal' Recording mode and 'Custom' setting.
(*4) Maximum frame rate depends on model of iPhone used.

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-cam-hd/id582141903/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Buggy in time-lapse mode

*2017-03-16*

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.

### 5/5 — Best

*2014-12-08*

Best stop motion

### 1/5 — Really buggy and complicated UI

*2013-12-06*

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.

### 2/5 — Good app but no export

*2013-09-09*

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.

## Frequently asked questions about HEx (cam) HD

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2019-12-08

Fixed bugs.

### 2.1 — 2015-12-09

Supported iOS9
Fixed bugs.

### 2.0.1 — 2015-04-14

Bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2014-12-10

- Supported Manual Focus / Exposure / White Balance ( iOS8 )
- Added Monitor overlay tools ( Focus / Zoom )
- Added Exposure ( monitor tools )
- Added Sequence.
- Added Bitrate 150Mbps
- Added Movie playback speed rate setting.
- Added Display setting parameter.
- Added Setting default recording mode

### 1.4 — 2014-10-08

Updated for iOS8.0 compatibility

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