Halide

What is Halide?

Halide is an award-winning camera app tailored for users who want more control over their photography on iPhone. It combines advanced features like manual focus, exposure controls, and RAW capture with a sleek, gesture-based interface that works well for both beginners and experts. The app supports innovative tools such as Neural Macro for close-up shots on any iPhone and Process Zero, which offers a minimal image processing mode to preserve natural sensor details. Halide also integrates comprehensive exposure tools, detailed histograms, and depth capture, making it a versatile choice for thoughtful and high-quality mobile photography.

Key Features

• Advanced Manual Controls

  Full manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus adjustments with intuitive gesture-based inputs.

• Process Zero Mode

  Captures 12MP RAW images with minimal processing, preserving natural sensor grain and color for a classic digital camera look.

• Neural Macro Photography

  Enables macro shots on any iPhone model without a dedicated macro lens using AI-enhanced focusing.

• Comprehensive Exposure Tools

  Includes XDR 14-bit RAW waveform, histograms, color zebra stripes, and adaptive level grids for precise exposure control.

• Camera Control Integration

  Supports iPhone 16’s Camera Control button for focus, exposure adjustments, and rapid shutter release with locked settings to prevent accidental changes.

• Privacy-Focused Design

  No trackers or data collection; limits location data on shared photos to protect user privacy.

Use Cases

• Professional Mobile Photography : Photographers seeking precise manual controls and high-quality RAW capture for creative and technical shots.
• Macro and Close-Up Shots : Users wanting detailed macro photography without additional lenses, leveraging Neural Macro technology.
• Minimal Processing Photography : Photographers who prefer natural, unprocessed images to recreate classic digital camera aesthetics.
• Quick and Controlled Shooting : Users who benefit from fast shutter response and customizable camera controls, including iPhone 16 Camera Control button support.
• Educational Photography : Beginners and enthusiasts can improve skills through built-in photography lessons and tutorials.

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