Best Truly Simple Raw Camera Apps

5.0(2 ratings)

Free

Capture unedited digital negatives directly from your iPhone's sensor. This app bypasses automatic image processing to provide pure RAW DNG files for manual development. It offers DSLR-like controls and essential framing tools.

Blackmagic Camera by Blackmagic Design Inc

Strong Contender

4.8😊(23K ratings)

Free

#27in Photo & Video

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful camera controls
👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
🎥 Cinematic video quality
💰 Free app with professional features
🔗 Integration with Blackmagic ecosystem
🎨 Supports LUTs and color profiles
🔧 Extensive manual controls

Room to Improve

🐛 Stability issues and crashes
🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
🔊 Audio input issues
🔒 Lack of remote control/monitoring options
🔧 Confusing menu layout in some areas

Simple RAW Camera by KANAME OHARA

ProRAW 48MP

Worth Considering

4.3(80 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Capture professional-grade photos with RAW image support, offering Apple ProRAW or Adobe DNG formats. Easily share your high-resolution images via email or file sharing with your computer.

More Truly Simple Raw Camera apps to explore

RawCam – Raw DNG Camera

RAW photos, clean video

RAW DNG photo captureClean HEVC video recordingManual exposure controls

Capture unprocessed DNG photos and clean video without AI enhancements. Take full control of your image processing in your preferred RAW editor. Offers manual controls for exposure, focus, and white balance.

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

(2)

free

Manual noise-free photos & HDR

AI-powered computational photographyExtreme HDR capture (> 20-stop)Detail-enhancing denoising

This app enhances mobile photography with AI and computational imaging, offering extreme HDR, advanced denoising, and high-resolution capture. It provides manual controls, style presets, and a powerful editor for professional-level results in challenging lighting.

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Record professional video

Final Cut Camera

Manual exposure and focus controlsProRes and Apple Log recordingLive Multicam session with up to four devices

Take professional-quality videos with advanced manual controls for exposure, focus, and color. Seamlessly connect multiple devices for multicam recording and sync directly with editing software.

Pro Camera-Omnipotent Camera

(3.4K)

free

RAW, Manual&HD Video App, DSLR

Manual camera controls (focus, ISO, shutter)RAW and ProRAW photo capture4K video recording up to 240fps

This app offers professional-grade photo and video capture with extensive manual controls and advanced editing tools. It leverages computational photography to unlock your device's camera potential, supporting RAW formats and high-resolution video recording.

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Iris : Manual Camera - Zero Ai

Raw, Natural Shots, DSLR

Zero AI CaptureFull Manual Camera ControlsRAW & ProRAW Capture

This app offers photographers extensive manual control over their shots, including RAW capture and film-inspired effects. It provides professional tools like histograms and focus peaking for precise image creation, with an optional AI workflow for natural rendering.

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Pro Raw Manual Camera App

Photos with time stamp

RAW photo format supportHEIC photo format supportJPG photo format support

Capture professional-level photos with advanced format support including RAW, HEIC, and JPG. Access all your images directly within the Files app or via iTunes File Sharing.

(3)

Prime - RAW Manual Camera

by Klinger

$2.99

Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with this intuitive manual camera app. Features like Smart Focus Peaking™ and live metering help you achieve precise shots. Capture in RAW format for maximum editing flexibility.

Smart Focus Peaking™Full manual focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balanceRAW and RAW + JPEG capture

Camera HD & Pro Raw Photo HDR

(66)

paid

Cinematic Photography & Video

Manual ISO, Shutter Speed, White Balance, ExposureRAW photo and ProRes video recordingCustomizable presets and real-time LUTs

Unlock your iPhone's camera potential with manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, and more. Shoot in RAW and ProRes for professional-quality photos and videos. Save custom presets and utilize composition guides for perfect shots.

Snapback – RAW Camera & Edit

(0)

freemium

Easy RAW. Easier AI Edits.

Pro Power In Your Pocket

True RAW image captureOpen Flannl DNG formatOne-handed operation

Capture professional-quality photos with true RAW image support on your iPhone. This app offers intuitive one-handed controls for precise exposure and manual camera settings like shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance.

Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like Night Mode, Portrait mode, and Photographic Styles. Record in high-resolution HDR video with cinematic effects and creative control. Take professional-quality shots and videos in any lighting condition.

Photographic StylesPortrait mode with lighting effectsNight Mode for low-light shots

ProCam:Professional RAW Camera

(16K)

free

HDR ProMovie 4K RAW+ Video Cam

Manual camera controlsRAW image captureProfessional editing tools

This app offers advanced manual camera controls for photography and videography. Capture stunning visuals with RAW shooting capabilities and a suite of built-in professional editing tools. Personalize settings for a tailored creative experience.

Pro Camera with Natural Photos

SUPER RAW™ capture3D LUT color gradingCustomizable camera interface

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

NeoShot - Pro Camera + RAW

(5K)

freemium

Slow Shutter & Long Exposure

Bulb exposure (slow shutter, long exposure, light trails)Neutral Density (ND) filtersNeoHDR for ultra high-quality HDR photos

This app offers professional-level manual camera controls for capturing high-quality photos. It features advanced options like slow shutter, long exposure, and HDR rendering, allowing users to achieve DSLR-like results.

Custom Exposure Camera

$3.99

Take full control of your iPhone camera with custom exposure settings. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, and more to capture professional-quality images in RAW DNG format. Ideal for photographers who want to move beyond automatic settings.

Custom exposure controlsRAW DNG image formatShutter speed adjustment

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ManualControls 48MP RAW/ProRAW

Lumina: Manual Camera

Manual exposure controls (Shutter Speed, ISO)Manual focus with focus peakingFull 48MP RAW capture

Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with advanced manual settings for exposure, focus, and more. Capture stunning RAW images at full 48MP resolution and utilize features like bracketing and intelligent selfie selection for professional-quality results.