Calotype vs Velop

Calotype is a simple RAW camera for photographers who want a cleaner path from lens to file. Your iPhone already has a very capable camera. It also makes a lot of decisions before you ever see the photo. Calotype keeps things quieter. On supported back cameras, Calotype saves real RAW DNG files that you can take into the editor of your choice. No accounts, no cloud library, no extra processing layer. Manual controls are built around the camera you are actually using. Shutter speed follows the sensor’s real format limits, with ISO, focus, white balance, exposure offset, and focus peaking close at hand. You also get interval shooting for timelapses and hands-free captures, exposure bracketing for tricky light, and a simple in-app gallery for reviewing, sharing, and deleting recent shots. Calotype is made by a photographer, for the moments when you want the phone to feel a little more like a camera.

Velop is an intentional digital photography process designed for photographers. By replicating the deliberate pacing of the analog film era, Velop forces you to slow down. The photographer chooses the film type, style and lens before taking the photograph. Once the shutter button is pressed, you watch your images develop inside a private, zero-clutter darkroom environment. Built for photographers who want to be intentional with their photography. Velop is made with a nostalgic analog vibe.