SHC3 vs Latent

SHC3 - Simple Hardcore Camera (3). An app. A camera. A tool you can trust when you press the shutter. SHC3 is built around a single idea: a camera app should feel like a real camera. Consistent control logic, a static UI that does not jump around, predictable behavior shot after shot. Out of the box it works close to the stock camera. Go deeper and you can shape your own shooting logic and image style, then switch between them instantly. CONSISTENT CONTROL LOGIC A handy tool. Stable, flexible, less distraction. Different parameters share the same interaction pattern so your hands learn once and apply everywhere. CUSTOM OPERATION SYSTEM Tailor the controls to your shooting style. Strip away what you don't need, keep what makes you faster. 16-BIT RAW Capture the raw sensor data with a precise, tuned color pipeline. Minimal algorithmic intervention - the image stays yours to finish. IMAGE STYLE, FOUR LAYERS • Color - dozens of color presets that set the overall tone of the frame. • Tone - fine-tune tonality on top of the color base, control light and depth. • Effects - layer in texture and atmosphere for creative expression. • Recipe - combine Color, Tone, and Effects into a recipe. Preview in real time, switch instantly, share with others. Free parameter combinations. Presets are not the ceiling. FOCUSED Only what matters to the image itself. No unrelated features, no fluff, no clutter. Made for photographers who know what they're doing. PRIVACY All processing happens on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your photos stay in your Photo Library. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shc3.aligo.dev/en/terms/

Latent is a complete photography studio for iPhone — every capture mode, every control, every classic look, in one camera. THIRTEEN CAPTURE MODES • Photo — ProRAW, 12 / 24 / 48 MP, full manual or one-tap auto • Video — H.264, HEVC, ProRes, with Apple Log and HDR • Cinematic — iPhone's depth-tracked rack focus, in-app • Dual — back wide + front simultaneously, with a resizable picture-in-picture • Slo-mo — high frame rate, instant slow-motion playback • Hyperlapse — stabilised time-lapse for handheld smooth motion • Long Exposure — silky water, light trails, painted-light effects • Panorama — frame-stitched sweeps with horizon assist • Portrait — depth-aware background blur with adjustable strength • Single Take — fire one tap, get a curated mini-shoot • Night — five scene presets (Auto / Stars / Moon / Aurora / Night HDR) with Vision-aligned frame stacking and a tripod indicator • Zoom — Binoculars, Telescope, and Magnifier modes for up to 100× reach • Roll — disposable 24-exposure film roll: shoot now, develop later TEN BUILT-IN LOOKS Neutral, Cinema, Portra, Tri-X, Faded, Noir, Ocean, Disposable, Polaroid, VHS. Import your own .cube LUTs for unlimited additional looks. PRO CONTROLS • Manual ISO, shutter speed, white-balance temperature + tint, lens focus position • Live Histogram, Zebra clipping warnings, Focus Peaking, virtual horizon Level • Focus Loupe — 2.5× magnified ring at the focus point for precise manual focus • Virtual ND (1–6 stops) for daylight long exposures • Bloom, Halation, and Virtual Reflector (face-aware soft-light fill) • Codec picker: H.264, HEVC, ProRes • Apple Log capture for grading • Geotagging with a visible privacy indicator • Built-in EXIF metadata viewer HARDWARE INTEGRATION • iPhone 16+ Camera Control: half-press AF, full-press capture, slide for zoom • AirPods Pro stem press → shutter • Volume buttons → shutter or look cycle • Lock Screen Cinematic widget for one-tap recording QUALITY MODES • Standard • Night Stack — Vision-aligned multi-frame averaging • HDR — exposure-stacked merge PRIVACY Latent is local-first. Captures stay on-device. No accounts, no cloud uploads, no analytics. Location is only embedded in EXIF if you explicitly turn on the GPS toggle. REQUIREMENTS iOS 18 or later. iPhone XS or later for full feature set. Dual-cam requires iPhone 11 or later. iOS 26 Cinematic video requires compatible hardware. Latent — what your camera was always supposed to be. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING • Latent ($9.99 USD) — one-time purchase, unlocks the Latent tier. • Latent Pro Annual ($24.99 USD/year) — auto-renewing subscription. Renews at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. • Latent Pro Lifetime ($99.99 USD) — one-time purchase, no renewal. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://mobilealchemy.co/latent/terms Privacy Policy: https://mobilealchemy.co/latent/privacy