# RAW Cam: Open Gate DNG Video — Record Cinematic RAW Video

> iPhone RAW video recording app with cinema-grade controls and DNG/MCRAW output. (iPhone/iPad app by Lead the way, vl. Sebastijan Grabar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-cam-open-gate-dng-video/id6755047834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lead the way, vl. Sebastijan Grabar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851523342)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $11.99 (on sale, was $13.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-cam-open-gate-dng-video/id6755047834/reviews.md

## What is RAW Cam?

The Highest-Quality RAW Video Your iPhone Can Capture!

ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Enjoy full access to all current features with a single purchase.

Turn your iPhone into a cinema camera - capture stunning RAW video with total creative control. Designed for filmmakers and creators who want the absolute maximum image quality.


Cinema-Grade RAW Video

- Shoot DNG or MCRAW files for maximum dynamic range & color depth

- Data straight from the sensor - no baked-in look

- Choose open-gate (full sensor, or half resolution) or classic 16:9 in 4K and Full HD

- Shutter-priority mode: choose 180 degree shutter angle with Auto ISO

- Manual white-balance controls

- True film look with 18/24/25/30 fps options

- Highlight reconstruction available in your editing suite

- Timecode included in DNG format

- Optical image stabilization

- Gyroflow GCSV stabilization support

- Horizon indicator

- Ability to trigger recording with a Bluetooth Trigger (only volume-up implementation)

- Zoom when focusing manually

- Audio-input selector - supports bluetooth/wired microphones

- 180 degree image flip for DoF adapters


Professional Controls

- Histogram with Highlight clipping indicator

- Lens calibration for clipping indicator

- Full manual control: ISO, shutter speed and focus

- Adjust focus/exposure while recording with smooth on-screen controls

- Tap-to-focus and continuous AF before you start rolling

- Rule-of-thirds grid for getting the composition right

- Available storage indicator


Flexible Storage & Workflow

- Save directly to app's internal gallery, user-chosen folders, or external SSDs

- AirDrop for fast device-to-device transfer and quick handoff to your editing suite (pro tip: turn on Personal Hotspot and connect to it with your other device for maximum speed)

- Ability to watch recorded videos on your device, both on internal and external storage

## Key features

- Cinema-grade RAW video recording
- DNG or MCRAW file formats
- Full manual controls (ISO, shutter, focus)
- Flexible storage (internal, external SSDs)
- Optical and Gyroflow stabilization
- Histogram with highlight clipping indicator
- Timecode included in DNG

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-cam-open-gate-dng-video/id6755047834/reviews.md

### 5/5 — For Professional Videographers!

*2026-08-16*

I was skeptical, but it delivers on point. If you ever had a BBMD Pocket Cinema Camera or Micro Cinema Camera, same workflow but now you got Gyroflow data which is amazing. Definitely an app for Harcorde Davinici Studio users, which is why I switched over for the first time to IPhone with the 16 Pro Max, I was sold on the ProRes 422 codecs it had available, I was unhappy when the new IPhone 17 came with ProRes Raw and did not make it available to earlier compatible iPhone models. This app changed everything, definitely worth every penny. You’re going to love it!

### 4/5 — Great App BUT

*2026-07-26*

Autofocus or Focus After pushed record Button  is still missing and very much needed. would be great also to set white balance and greycard Scan to nail the whitebalance also Zoom Factors should be as the phones Main factors like on my phone (iPhone 15 Pro Max) 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x.

### 1/5 — shutter sound

*2026-07-22*

The default setting for iPhones sold in Japan is to play a shutter sound. When you take a photo with this app, the shutter sound plays continuously. Could you please release an update to fix this?

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-07-16*

This is a great app, I look forward to your using it once my external SSD is fast enough. Developer: Anamorphic desqueeze would be great - it helps to set up the shot

### 3/5 — 수정요첱

*2026-07-07*

전체적으로 만족하나, 한국같이 카메라 셔터음 무음이 안 되는 곳은 셔터음이 난다. raw촬영이라 그런지 몰라도 24프레임으로 촬영하면 1초에 셔터음24번 난다. 수정해줬으면 좋겠다

### 5/5 — Excellent Quality

*2026-05-30*

My IPhone13 mini can get insane quality shots after color grading.

### 5/5 — Perfect camera app

*2026-05-09*

Love this app, this really lets me use my phone right next to my cinema camera and not see a difference at all when color graded, perfect for B cam or crash cam or car mount.

### 5/5 — Seriously amazing!

*2026-05-05*

This lets me shoot true RAW on my old iPhone 12! Looks absolutely amazing. Now I have a pocket b-cam to go with my Blackmagic URSA Mini. Crazy times for filmmakers.

### 3/5 — Almost there!

*2026-05-04*

So far the app is good enough, though there’s work to do. Auto white battle? Not very practical, needs to be manual and selective, also, I think that exposure isn’t fully manual either, I feel that it changes from time to time. Until those to things get addressed, I’ll continue using Blackmagic Design’s cam which works way more efficiently and results are more predictable, specially when shooting ProRes in all its available flavors including Raw. 
I do think though that this app is promising.

**Developer response:** Your wish is our command! White balance was added in the latest version, since a couple of people asked for it. Thanks for the feedback!

### 5/5 — Just amazing

*2026-04-24*

Thank you. Can’t wait for the log hvec app to come out. Will change my life!

## Frequently asked questions about RAW Cam

### What kind of video files does this app record?

The app records video in DNG or MCRAW file formats. These formats capture the most data directly from the sensor, offering maximum dynamic range and color depth for extensive editing possibilities.

### What are the key features for professional video recording?

It offers cinema-grade RAW video, full manual control over ISO, shutter speed, and focus, a histogram with highlight clipping indicators, and options for open-gate or 16:9 aspect ratios. It also supports optical and Gyroflow stabilization.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions required. This single purchase grants you full access to all current features.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhones, leveraging their camera capabilities to produce high-quality RAW video. Specific iOS version compatibility is typically detailed in the app store listing.

### How can I manage my recorded videos?

Recorded videos can be saved directly to the app's internal gallery, user-chosen folders, or external SSDs. The app also supports AirDrop for fast device-to-device transfers, facilitating a quick workflow into editing suites.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-07-24

- Fix iPhone XS not being able to record

### 1.7 — 2026-05-11

- Shutter-priority mode for 180 degree shutter-angle with Auto ISO
- Manual white-balance controls
- 180 degree image flip for DoF adapters

### 1.6 — 2026-04-08

Performance improvements

### 1.5 — 2026-03-28

- Zoom when focusing manually
- Audio-input selector - supports bluetooth/wired microphones

### 1.4 — 2026-03-13

- Add ability to start and stop recording with volume-up button
- Bluetooth shutter (only those that do volume-up)

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## More apps by Lead the way, vl. Sebastijan Grabar

- [Log Cam: Open Gate by RAW Cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-cam-open-gate-by-raw-cam/id6766185881)

All apps by Lead the way, vl. Sebastijan Grabar: https://appshunter.io/developer/1851523342

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