Lumina: Manual Camera

Lumina: Manual Camera

Pro controls. Made simple.

93 ratings
84 reviews
Free

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Released
January 25, 2023
Updated
October 12, 2026
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Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with advanced manual settings for exposure, focus, and more. Capture stunning RAW images at full 48MP resolution and utilize features like bracketing and intelligent selfie selection for professional-quality results.

✓Manual exposure controls (Shutter Speed, ISO)
✓Manual focus with focus peaking
✓Full 48MP RAW capture
✓Bracketing Mode
✓Intelligent Selfie Mode
✓RGB and Luma Histograms
✓Integrated Gallery with EXIF reader
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What's New in Lumina

2.0.2

October 12, 2026

Lumina 2.0 is our biggest update yet, rebuilt almost entirely from the ground up. You can now launch Lumina directly from your Lock Screen, so the camera is always closer when you need it. This release also brings faster camera performance, smoother interactions, refined manual controls and better overall reliability. We’ve fixed several long-standing issues and improved many parts of the app under the hood. Lumina 2.0 is a stronger foundation for the app today, and for everything that comes next.

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Won’t open since new update

Lumina used to be my go-to for a simple manual focus camera (crucial for photography of insects on an old phone) that didn’t track everything i did in the background and it was great! However, ever since the new update, the app immediately crashes when I try to open it (on iOS 17.6.1, iphone 12) I know old operating system versions can’t be supported indefinitely, but it’s disappointing that after one update, Lumina can go from working perfectly to completely broken for me. Will change my review if this ever gets fixed!
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Disappointing Update

I’m only writing this review because when I attempted to email the developer, the email couldn't receive mail. I’m really frustrated with the new update in the way my images are being processed. I used this app primarily to avoid the over-processing feature on my basic iPhone 16 because I take product photos. I need colors & tones to be as accurate as possible. There used to be no difference between the live camera display and the photo taken. Now, even with "Photo Processing Level" turned completely off, I’m surprised going into my album and finding that none of the images look how they did when they were actively being taken. Really hoping to find a solution for this because I relied on this app heavily!
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I love 2.0, but it won't launch!

As soon as i started looking for a camera app, i wanted a few things. manual speed and ISO, and no trackers or in-app purchases. Lumina checked all these boxes. not only that, it went above and beyond what i was expecting. focus, white balance etc were all there.
seeing the 2.0 update was exciting as launching from the lock screen is almost the only thing it was missing. when i opened my updated Lumina camera app today though, it crashed. it didn't even stay open for a second, and the only time it did the screen was just black. i have an iphone 13 on ios 17.1.2, which this app says it's supports, so i'm confused. i guess i'll have to find a different app for the time being, but i really would prefer to continue using this one. :/
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Great app just one suggestion

Thank you for making such a great, free app! Could you please add a setting to keep the flash on continuously as a torch while taking photos?"

A great, free manual camera app in a sea over overpriced ones

It’s insane what other apps are charging for a manual camera. I wouldn’t mind paying a small one time fee, but this one as actually free! It works great, and has all of the features you’d want and nothing extra. I was beginning to think that honest, good apps like this were extinct.

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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Manual settings not working on iOS 26.2 (auto mode taken)

Bug

BTK button flashes when choosing EV

Bug

Photos become brighter in camera roll after a few seconds

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Viewfinder is black, cannot take pictures

Bug

Zoom not working like normal camera (only lens change)

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ProRaw files have no filename (.dng only)

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UI text does not rotate in landscape mode

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Requested Features

12 requests

Allow adjustment of aperture

Feature

Add LUT capabilities (import and burn)

Feature

Add contrast and saturation sliders

Feature

Add a slider for white balance (Kelvin)

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Add widget or Lock Screen button functionality

Feature

Add a simple Timelapse function

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Allow use of volume buttons to snap a picture

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Add more zoom levels

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Allow leaving the flashlight on

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Add video recording functionality

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Add more exposure bracket options

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Make it the default camera app

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FAQ

What does Lumina: Manual Camera do?

Lumina: Manual Camera provides advanced manual controls for iPhone photography, allowing users to adjust settings like shutter speed, ISO, and focus. It supports full 48MP RAW capture and offers features like bracketing and intelligent selfie selection for enhanced image quality and creative freedom.

What are the key features of Lumina: Manual Camera?

Key features include manual exposure and focus controls with peaking, full 48MP RAW shooting on supported devices, bracketing mode for dynamic range, and an intelligent selfie mode that selects the best shot. It also provides RGB and Luma histograms, a timer, and an integrated gallery with EXIF reader.

How much does Lumina: Manual Camera cost?

Based on the provided information, the application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscriptions, indicating a one-time purchase for full access to its features.

What devices is Lumina: Manual Camera compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhones and specifically mentions support for full 48MP shooting on supported models, implying compatibility with newer iPhone models that feature this capability. It also utilizes Apple's Vision API for its selfie mode.

What are some common use cases for Lumina: Manual Camera?

This app is ideal for photographers who want to move beyond automatic settings, such as capturing low-light scenes with better control over ISO and shutter speed, achieving precise focus for macro shots, or creating professional-looking HDR images through bracketing. It's also useful for those who want to edit RAW files with maximum flexibility.