Photon Camera

Photon Camera

Pro DSLR Manual RAW Focus Peak

64 ratings
122 reviews
Free
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Transform your iPhone into a professional camera with full manual controls. Achieve DSLR-quality photos with advanced tools like focus peaking, live exposure, and RAW capture. Take creative control with AI processing options and a minimalist interface.

✓Full manual control (ISO, shutter speed, white balance)
✓Focus peaking and focus loupe
✓Live exposure and histogram
✓RAW, ProRAW, HEIF, and JPEG capture
✓Adjustable AI processing (Process Control)
✓Minimalist and intuitive interface
✓Image browser with photo details
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What's New in Photon Camera

7.0

September 19, 2026

Photon 7.0 is now a native iPad camera, supports iOS 27 and iPhone 18 Pro! Photon is now a native iPad camera. All your pro tools are there: manual controls, histogram, level, focus peaking, and loupe, with layouts designed for the larger screen. A dedicated editing sidebar gives your photos more room while keeping adjustments close at hand. Smart Selection lets you adjust one part of a photograph independently. In the adjustments panel, turn on selection mode and tap an object. Photon detects the object's edges and highlights it, so your adjustments affect only that region. Invert the selection to work on everything outside it instead. Brighten your subject, cool the background, or give each its own look. Requires iOS 27. New Blur and Sharpen tools give you more ways to shape your photos. Apply them to the whole image, or combine them with Smart Selection to soften a background or bring out detail in your subject. And there is more: * Support for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. * Manual aperture control on iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, in Photon and through Camera Control. * Refreshed manual controls with clear labels, improved contrast, and easier-to-tap buttons. * Smoother transitions between the photo browser and editor. * Clearer explanations when the camera is interrupted, with automatic recovery when it becomes available again. * More reliable RAW burst shooting, with reduced memory use during sustained bursts. * Photos taken with Process Control now open directly in the editor. We would love to hear how Photon feels on iPad. Use the in-app bug reporter or email us at support@photon.cam. If you are enjoying Photon, a quick rating on the App Store helps us a lot. The Photon Team

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Subscription plans

Monthly

Paid subscription to Photon, billed monthly

$3.991 Month
7 Days trial
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$39.99

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User reviews

Photon.cam

Scheint es nicht mehr zu geben. Handbuch abrufen führt auf eine Spiele-Seite.

Response from developer

Wir entschuldigen uns. Es handelte sich um eine vorübergehende Störung, die behoben wurde.

These Things Are Missing

Photon is an app with much potential but 4 things that are missing which are.
1. Can not change aspect ratio so you are stuck on 4:3
2. You can not select 24mp which you can on the iPhone photo app
3. Macro is rubbish compared to your old app of Camera+
4. What about copying moment and adding video mode
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Subscription or purchase disappointment, 2/18/26.

I looked for and didn’t see anything about a price for this app, nor if it was a subscription. Very disappointed in the developer’s intention to not clearly show it written up in the description. I did see the in app purchase note early. Wondered if it was an app option, or worst it they snuck in a must pay eventually, no matter what - for don’t tell me that it is free because it has a trial of a few days. That is just wrong. That is what they did. It has both! I learned after downloading.

I have deleted the app. The buy option is very high.
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Gut

Review 9.5.25

Too screwy to figure out, other cameras are fine.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Manual mode crashes

Bug

Inability to access external storage

Bug

Incompatibility with certain devices

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Unreliable photo saving and syncing

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Requested Features

5 requests

Bracketed HDR mode

Feature

Customizable white balance controls

Feature

Landscape orientation support

Feature

Macro mode

Feature

Integration with other photo apps

Feature

FAQ

What does Photon Camera do?

Photon Camera transforms your iPhone into a professional photography tool. It offers full manual control over settings like focus, ISO, and shutter speed, enabling you to capture DSLR-quality images. The app also includes advanced features for creative control and image processing.

What are the key features of Photon Camera?

Key features include full manual controls, focus peaking, live exposure, histogram, RAW and ProRAW capture, and a unique Process Control feature for AI processing. It also boasts a minimalist design and a seamless image browser.

How much does Photon Camera cost?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of professional features. There are in-app purchases available for additional functionality or premium features, allowing users to choose the level of investment that suits them.

What are the common use cases for Photon Camera?

This app is ideal for photographers who want to move beyond automatic settings and gain precise control over their shots. It's perfect for capturing challenging lighting conditions, achieving specific depth-of-field effects, and experimenting with RAW photography for maximum editing flexibility.

What file formats can Photon Camera capture?

Photon Camera supports a variety of image formats to suit different needs. You can capture in True RAW, ProRAW, HEIF, and JPEG. It also allows you to combine RAW and non-RAW formats in a single capture.