# second.lux — A Digital Film Camera

> A Digital Film Camera (iPhone/iPad app by Kotaro Iwata.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondlux/id6789841784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kotaro Iwata](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789841786)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondlux/id6789841784/reviews.md

## What is second.lux?

second.lux is a camera and photo development app for iPhone.

Shape the color and tone of your photos using a process modeled on film and photographic printing.
Adjust lens filters, halation, and grain to change the look and feel of your photos.

Shoot DNG RAW photos using the Fast RAW Finder.
On devices that support Apple Log, you can also choose Live Development Preview to preview the developed image as you shoot.

You can also import photos and RAW images from your photo library for development.
Save and share your finished photos.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-09-13

Improved color rendering in REAL and tonal gradation in B&W. IIE adjustments are now available in B&W for greater control over your look.

### 2.1 — 2026-09-07

- Added Fast RAW Finder.
- Added a Silent RAW Capture setting.
- Improved editing controls and transitions back to the camera.

### 2.0 — 2026-08-31

Release Notes (Version 2.0)
- Introducing second.lux Camera: shoot with a live development preview on supported devices.
- Completely redesigned the editor UI for more direct, intuitive control of color, tone, filters, and effects.
- Updated the development engine to V6. Negative, print, and scan are now handled as one continuous workflow, with redesigned color separation, tonal rendering, and white balance.
- Updated RAW/HDR processing, the save and share workflow, and the app icon.

### 1.1 — 2026-08-11

What’s New in Version 1.1
• Completely redesigned the editing interface
• Added the new PURE ink model and refined POS, NEG, and B&W rendering
• Added optical color filters, CMY dye balance, and the MIXER
• Added Scan White and push/pull-inspired contrast controls
• Added cropping, rotation, and flipping
• Added customizable capture-date and second.lux imprints
• Added Before / After pair export
• Development settings are now restored when reopening the same image
• Improved film grain, halation, RAW processing, and preview performance
• Fixed various minor issues

### 1.0 — 2026-08-06

No release notes.

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