Halide Mark II - Pro Camera 2.14.4

Halide Mark II - Pro Camera 2.14.4

Lux Optics Incorporated – Freeware – iOS
out of 10309 votes
Latest Version
2.14.4
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Please note that Halide is not available for free. However, we do offer a 7-day free trial for annual memberships. If you prefer not to subscribe, you have the option to purchase the app outright with a single in-app purchase.

Halide is a highly acclaimed camera app recognized as an App Store Editor's Choice. Developed by the same team behind Spectre, which was named Apple's App of the Year in 2019, Halide has garnered numerous awards including iMore's "App of the Year 2020," Macworld's "Must Have Apps," The Verge's "Apps We Love," and The Sweet Setup's "Best Third-Party Camera App for iPhone."

Combining exceptional functionality with an elegant and intuitive design, Halide stands as the most powerful camera available for iPhone. Its professional-grade features and user-friendly interface are crafted specifically for the latest iPhones, taking inspiration from the controls found on high-end cameras.

Halide empowers users to capture deliberate and thoughtful photographs. Whether you desire to make precise manual adjustments or employ its powerful automatic mode, this app is tailored to satisfy your photographic needs beyond mere snapshots.

With Halide, changing exposure and manually focusing is effortless thanks to intuitive gestures like swiping. Furthermore, the app offers unparalleled professional tools in the App Store. These include XDR (Extended Dynamic Range) 14-bit RAW streaming waveform views, color zebras, focus assists such as focus peaking and loupe, histograms, an adaptive level grid, and manual depth capture. You can even customize controls to suit your preferences.

Halide's ProRAW support sets it apart from the competition. This game-changing feature allows users to strike the perfect balance between file size and editing flexibility through its choice of 12-bit or 10-bit ProRAW options, with or without JPEG sidecars. Additionally, users can seamlessly switch to native RAW for increased detail and processing speed.

Key Features:

  • Beautiful, intuitive gesture-based interface that can be operated with one hand
  • Ability to take portraits of pets and objects on iPhone XR and iPhone SE
  • Manual focus and powerful tools like a Focus Loupe and Focus Peaking
  • Smart automatic mode with Halide Smart RAW, leveraging machine learning to optimize settings for RAW files to reduce noise and enhance detail
  • Complete manual exposure controls including shutter speed, ISO, and white balance
  • Outstanding exposure tools unique to iPhone: histograms, XDR 14-bit RGB waveform, and color zebra stripes
  • Supports RAW, TIFF, HEIC, or JPG formats to ensure the highest quality shots
  • Grid overlay with built-in level for precise composition
  • A robust reviewer function that allows you to view DNG, JPG, HEIC, and Live Photos, as well as Portrait depth data and mattes, accompanied by detailed metadata
  • Instant RAW development process for quick file development in just one tap
  • Technical Readout offering a comprehensive overview of your iPhone camera's hardware details
  • Apple Watch companion app for remote shooting capabilities
  • Siri Shortcuts support enabling remote shutter activation or opening Halide in Auto or Manual mode via voice command
  • Coverage feature enables the capture of two photos with a slight delay, resulting in both a maximum-Smart HDR processed image with Deep Fusion and Smart HDR, as well as a DNG RAW file
  • Enhance your photography skills by enrolling in comprehensive lessons like the 10-day quick tutorial available directly within the app
  • Private by Design: Halide does not include any trackers or tracking mechanisms, third-party libraries, data or photo collection capabilities, and it never transmits any information. Additionally, Halide incorporates features to mitigate spying by companies like Facebook by limiting location information on shared photos generated from within the app

Feature Limitations:

  • ProRAW requires iPhone 12 Pro or Pro Max or iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max
  • The Ultra Wide and selfie cameras do not support RAW or manual focus unless on iOS 15.
  • Waveform feature requires iPhone 8 or later models (8, X, XS, XR, SE2, 11, 12, 13)
  • Depth Capture is available on iPhone models 7 Plus, 8, X, XS, XR, 11, 12, 13 or SE2

For the Terms of Use, please visit: https://halide.cam/terms

To learn more about our privacy practices, please visit: https://halide.cam/privacy

Overview

Halide Mark II - Pro Camera is a Freeware software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by Lux Optics Incorporated.

The latest version of Halide Mark II - Pro Camera is 2.14.4, released on 02/02/2024. It was initially added to our database on 09/20/2023.

Halide Mark II - Pro Camera runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Halide Mark II - Pro Camera gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • 1. Advanced manual controls: Halide Mark II offers a wide range of manual camera controls such as ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, allowing users to have more creative freedom over their photography.
  • 2. Intuitive user interface: The app features a clean and intuitive user interface, making it easy for both novice and experienced photographers to navigate through various settings and options.
  • 3. RAW support: Halide Mark II supports capturing images in RAW format, which provides more flexibility and control in post-processing for professional photographers.
  • 4. Focus peaking and exposure warning: The app includes features like focus peaking and exposure warning indicators, helping users to accurately focus and expose their shots.
  • 5. Smart RAW mode: The Smart RAW feature intelligently analyzes the scene and optimizes the RAW capture settings for better image quality.

Cons

  • 1. Premium price: Halide Mark II is priced higher than many other camera apps on the market, which can be a deterrent for budget-conscious users.
  • 2. Limited device support: The app may not be compatible with all iOS devices, limiting its accessibility to a certain range of devices.
  • 3. Steeper learning curve: Due to its extensive manual controls and advanced features, Halide Mark II may require some time for users to familiarize themselves with all its functionalities.
  • 4. Lack of video recording capabilities: Unlike some other camera apps, Halide Mark II is primarily focused on photography and does not offer video recording functionality.

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