# Lightsynth — Beyond HDR > Mobile camera app with Adaptive Dynamic Range for superior exposure control. (iPhone/iPad app by Tae ho Lee.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsynth/id1211646062 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tae ho Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/988719631) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.24/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 27 MB - Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 22 more - Released: 2017-06-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsynth/id1211646062/reviews.md ## What is Lightsynth? The first camera which supports mobile ADR - Adaptive Dynamic Range, Lightsynth lets you have done with all kinds of exposure trouble under various tricky lighting situations such as daylight skies, backlit, or low-light. Lightsynth rethinks the capturing way to alternate the manual control for a better, more simple mobile photography. Forget all the complicated settings, ISO, exposure duration or bias together with Lightsynth. • Multizonal exposure combination For replacing traditional HDR completely, The entirely new, advanced exposure estimation technology based on intelligent evaluative algorithm will catch the best exposure combination of the current scene. • Exposure metering priority You can choose three weight mode, Balance, Highlight, and Shadow-Weighted metering mode. It means you can select the priority of each area that has different brightness. For example, If you want to take best selfies under the bright sun, choose the "Shadow-Weighted Metering" mode. • Backlit portrait assistant The smart autopilot mode automatically captures you or suggests the best photographing timing in the difficult situations for taking pictures. Just tap the button if Lightsynth displays a message "Ready To Shoot" along with the blinking yellow shooting button. • Smart skin enhancer Allows you can naturally beautify your skin or a variety of material textures without losing its original sharpness. • 30 Hand-designed premium quality photo filters. All free forever, and it will be newly updated more. • One-handed zoom experience support. • Dual camera and overall haptic feedback experience support for latest devices. • iPhone X support • Contact us: https://adr.camera, support@adr.camera twitter: @adrcamera instagram: @lightsynth facebook: @lightsynth • Here are the full-res sample photos compared with iOS Camera: https://adr.camera/compare • Share your examples or tag #ShotWithLight or #Lightsynth. We will introduce and register your photos into our user collection: https://adr.camera/users • If you do so, we'll give full redeem code pack of our all paid apps, Live Focus, Elie Pro and Animated Arts to you. A complete contribution guide is here: https://adr.camera/join ## Key features - Adaptive Dynamic Range (ADR) technology - Multizonal exposure combination - Exposure metering priority modes - Backlit portrait assistant - Smart skin enhancer - 30 premium photo filters ## Recent user reviews (10 of 21) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsynth/id1211646062/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2021-04-11, version 1.2.2* this is the best camera app i’ve seen ever ,easy to use fast and smooth and taking beautiful pictures with it.thank you ### 5/5 — Force close *2021-03-14, version 1.2.2* Force close when save photo to gallery please fix it ### 5/5 — Great app *2017-11-18, version 1.2* Great app , I like this app **Developer response:** Namvuvan90 Thanks for using and your review. Stay with us. ### 5/5 — Back to its good old self *2017-10-27, version 1.1.2* The previous version crashed when attempting to save to the camera roll on iOS 11, a pretty major issue. The latest update has fixed this, and Lightsynth is once again fantastic. **Developer response:** Hi, dalahäst. We are very sorry for your inconvenience, also thank you very much. Yeah, In fact, Lightsynth is not perfect yet. Its version is only 1.1.2, and it uses pretty heavy processing. Because the technical concept of Lightsynth is unusual leveled rather than other manual camera apps. But awesome news is we are preparing entirely new processing engine which accelerated by GPU. If it was done, you can meet the new app. So please stay in touch with us. :) Thank you! ### 5/5 — Good app *2017-07-18, version 1.1* This is a great application, although it lacks the light, but I still get beautiful pictures. The interface is easy to use. **Developer response:** Thanks for using TienNguyen0412, Please looking forward next update! ### 4/5 — Awesome *2017-07-12, version 1.1* The app is really cool. It helps me to make my photos look cooler.the app is especially perfect for taking portraits photos because it has a backlit portrait assistant. Well done guys. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, tonyken90. Feel free to get in touch with questions, issues you might have! Also, If you want, for comparing and introducing the real power of Lightsynth to our users, please share your photos taken by iOS Camera and Lightsynth both via DM or mail. We are going to register your examples into our official collection: https://adr.camera/users ### 5/5 — Great camera app *2017-07-01, version 1.0* This app is another level, is amazing how simple I can get photos that look so elaborated and professional, the effects are just beautiful, totally worth it **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, gabrielgo18. Feel free to get in touch with questions, issues you might have! Also, If you want, for comparing and introducing the real power of Lightsynth to our users, please share your photos taken by iOS Camera and Lightsynth both via DM or mail. We are going to register your examples into our official collection: https://adr.camera/users ### 5/5 — Good *2017-07-01, version 1.1* This is a good app for taking great pictures in low light. It's easy to use and it has a friendly user interface. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! Feel free to get in touch with questions, issues you might have! And, If you want, for comparing and introducing to our users, please share your nice photos taken by iOS Camera and Lightsynth via DM or mail. We are going to register your examples into our official collection: https://adr.camera/users ### 5/5 — i like it *2017-06-29, version 1.1* Very professional software, the use of some of the principles of light to make photos more beautiful, the effect can see, yes! **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! Feel free to get in touch with questions, issues you might have! And, If you want, for comparing and introducing to our users, please share your nice photos taken by iOS Camera and Lightsynth via DM or mail. We are going to register your examples into our official collection: https://adr.camera/users ### 5/5 — Good app *2017-06-29, version 1.0* I like this app very much or I will recommend it to my friends. Thank you **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! Feel free to get in touch with questions, issues you might have! And, If you want, for comparing and introducing to our users, please share your nice photos taken by iOS Camera and Lightsynth via DM or mail. We are going to register your examples into our official collection: https://adr.camera/users ## Frequently asked questions about Lightsynth ### What is Adaptive Dynamic Range (ADR)? Adaptive Dynamic Range (ADR) is a technology that allows the camera to capture a wider range of light and shadow detail than traditional HDR. It intelligently analyzes the scene to provide optimal exposure combinations, overcoming issues in bright skies, backlighting, or low-light conditions. ### How does Lightsynth simplify mobile photography? Lightsynth simplifies mobile photography by automating complex settings like ISO and exposure duration. Its intelligent algorithms handle exposure estimation and scene analysis, allowing users to focus on capturing the shot rather than managing intricate controls. ### What are the exposure metering priority modes? The app offers three weight modes for exposure metering: Balance, Highlight, and Shadow-Weighted. These modes allow you to prioritize specific areas of the scene based on their brightness. For instance, Shadow-Weighted mode is ideal for taking selfies in bright sunlight to ensure your face is properly exposed. ### Does the app offer photo filters? Yes, the app includes 30 hand-designed, premium quality photo filters that are free to use forever. The collection is regularly updated with new filters to enhance your photos. ### Is this app compatible with my device? The app supports iPhone X and offers dual camera and haptic feedback experience for the latest devices. For specific compatibility details, it's recommended to check the app store listing for your device. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.2 — 2018-04-02 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • Fixed a crash for some users when trying to save photos in Photo Library on OS 11. Highlights of the previous update: + Since version 1.2, • Started to support iPhone X Optimizations + Since version 1.1, • Added option "Copy To Camera Roll" for backing up the currently exported photo. • three exposure metering points will smoothly disappear while using S-ADR mode. • After you export a photo, the app will ask whether you need to go back to the camera mode or copy it to the camera roll before. • To avoid confusion while use, a reset button added to go back to the default Balanced Metering Mode. ### 1.2.1 — 2018-02-13 • Some layout and haptic feedback related issues fixes. Highlights of the previous update: + Since version 1.2, • Started to support iPhone X Optimizations + Since version 1.1, • Added option "Copy To Camera Roll" for backing up the currently exported photo. • three exposure metering points will smoothly disappear while using S-ADR mode. • After you export a photo, the app will ask whether you need to go back to the camera mode or copy it to the camera roll before. • To avoid confusion while use, a reset button added to go back to the default Balanced Metering Mode. ### 1.2 — 2017-11-09 + iPhone X Optimizations! Highlights of the previous update: + Since version 1.1, • Added option "Copy To Camera Roll" for backing up the currently exported photo. • three exposure metering points will smoothly disappear while using S-ADR mode. • After you export a photo, the app will ask whether you need to go back to the camera mode or copy it to the camera roll before. • To avoid confusion while use, a reset button added to go back to the default Balanced Metering Mode. ### 1.1.2 — 2017-10-27 • New App Preview for App Store and minor design changes. Highlights of the previous update: + Since version 1.1, • Added option "Copy To Camera Roll" for backing up the currently exported photo. • three exposure metering points will smoothly disappear while using S-ADR mode. • After you export a photo, the app will ask whether you need to go back to the camera mode or copy it to the camera roll before. • To avoid confusion while use, a reset button added to go back to the default Balanced Metering Mode. ### 1.1.1 — 2017-10-18 • Several minor updates for iOS 11. Highlights of the previous update: + Since version 1.1, • Added option "Copy To Camera Roll" for backing up the currently exported photo. • three exposure metering points will smoothly disappear while using S-ADR mode. • After you export a photo, the app will ask whether you need to go back to the camera mode or copy it to the camera roll before. • To avoid confusion while use, a reset button added to go back to the default Balanced Metering Mode. ## Apps similar to Lightsynth | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Monotone - BnW Film Emulation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monotone-bnw-film-emulation/id1497664944) | 4.0 (24) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Smart Resize - AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-resize-ai/id1349530524) | 3.7 (20) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Videocraft: Video Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocraft-video-maker/id725336480) | 4.6 (398) | $2.99 | Photo & Video | | [Photo Vault - Secret Safe Lock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-secret-safe-lock/id1611185313) | 4.3 (99) | Free | Photo & Video | | [DeluxeFX: Video & Photo Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deluxefx-video-and-photo-editor/id520664855) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [HDR Effect Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-effect-camera/id1580227677) | 2.3 (4) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Tae ho Lee - [Live Focus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-focus/id1050917948) - [DELTA Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delta-camera/id1283167249) - [MemoCam: OCR Camera & Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memocam-ocr-camera-and-scanner/id1402594534) - [QRCode2Photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrcode2photo/id1437459372) - [Bitcoin Forecast: Now & Future](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcoin-forecast-now-and-future/id1437460714) All apps by Tae ho Lee: https://appshunter.io/developer/988719631 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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