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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Just a reminder: all of Halide's looks are available on any phone that runs Halide. Not just the iPhone 18 Pro.
A list of all looks available in Halide, alongside their icons: Apple, Process Zero, Valencia, Rembrandt, Nova, Zephyr, Chroma Noir, Scarlet, Quicksilver, and Dawn.
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
QUICKSILVER's high contrast and muted color simulate a silver-retention alternative process. It's an excellent midpoint between color and stark black-and-white.
CathedralHeronA dumpling shopA street in the Nakano district of Tokyo
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We've also added two new looks in this update! DAWN is a new look that features filmic warmth in mid-tones and highlights, paired with rich yet gentle shadows and subtle complementary cool colors.
A CathedralA hawkTreesA field of flowers
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Halide supports the fully variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro. Rather than lock you to presets, pick any value from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0. We've added an Aperture Priority mode for easy shooting, but if you need the ISO control missing from the default iPhone camera app, manual mode has you covered!
A close-up of the new manual control readout.
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We're excited to bring you our first Fall update to Halide. For iPhone 18 Pro users, we've added variable aperture control! This update extends beyond the hardware, and includes two new looks! www.lux.camera/halide-apert...
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Halide 3.2: The App for Aperture
We're excited to bring you our first Fall update to Halide. For iPhone 18 Pro users, we've added variable aperture control. This update extends beyond the hardware, and includes two new looks.
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Wow! Halide is App of the Day! apps.apple.com/us/story/id1...
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Unleash Your Camera’s Full Potential - App Store
Packed with smart visualization tools and post-processing prowess, this Apple Design Award winner helps you… Learn more tips and how-tos on the App Store.
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igahiro @milroshi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Kabukiza, Ginza Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max + Halide Processzero #photography #iphone #iphoneography #streetphotography
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Brian @briguy31.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Good Morning 🌅
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Brian @briguy31.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dusk on the beach 🌊 #photography #shotoniphone @halideapp.bsky.social
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Captain Capybara @vought.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Monsoon season always makes the best sunsets, even if it never rains
A salmon and pink colored sunset with mountainous terrain in the foreground
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Imthaz @imthaz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Shot with the Nova filter on @halideapp.bsky.social iPhone 17 Pro Max London #photography #shotoniphone
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Six weeks after Halide 3.0, we're excited to launch 3.1. This features perspective correction, our new "Scarlet" look, advanced settings, and a sneak peek at a major launch coming this Friday. www.lux.camera/halide-3-1-s...
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Halide 3.1: Scarlet Edition
Six weeks ago we launched Halide Mark III, and it couldn't have gone any better. In the past, many people treated Halide as a power-tool, something you'd pull out in difficult situations where the iPh...
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Dugout Radar @dugoutradar.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Some photos from a beautiful recent night during a visit to Fenway Park, trying out the new Halide Mark III. Love the look of the photos! #shotwithhalide @halideapp.bsky.social
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Eric Hustvedt @hustvedt.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 23/06/2026
Playing around with the new @halide
A chipmunk on a stone wall
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minx!!! @sneakygeist.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
halide does amazing things when it comes to pet pics
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minx!!! @sneakygeist.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
look at my son..
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Walking Far @walkingfar.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Sometimes fish and ice cream do go together! #ECK #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Monochrome #photography #travel #pittenweem #scotland
Two fishing boats in a harbour in front of an ice cream shop
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multiplexer @multiplexer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Took a couple of shots with Halide iii of flowers in my garden off my iPhone. I continue to be impressed with this app.
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏳️‍🌈 francis (🎂 20 ) @francisssssssss.gay · 13/06/2026
calm waters this might genuinely be one of the best pictures i've ever taken this year. i'm so happy with how this one turned out! i was gonna post this later on, but i can't resist... shot on iPhone 16 Pro with Halide Mark III ( ƒ󠁆/1.8 / ISO 100 / 1/909s ) #photography #shotoniphone #nature #ponds
A photograph showing a small, white arched bridge connecting two sides of a pond together. There are many trees around in the background. The pond is reflecting the scene aforementioned above nearly perfectly.
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Samer @samer.is · 12/06/2026
The film looks in Halide are very good, but I’m really loving the manual controls. Excellent for blurry Metro shots.
A B&W picture of a Metro train arriving at RosslynA Metro train entering a station in a longer exposure A long exposure of a Metro train leaving a stationA train arrives at the Courthouse station
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FlohGro @flohgro.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Some shots from a few camping trips in the last weeks, all taken and edited with the new version of #Halide. Really enjoy the updated design - and the editing side especially. #photography
A clear alpine lake reflecting snow-capped mountains, framed by green trees and a meadow of wildflowers in the foreground under a cloudy sky.A person's legs stretched out on gravel, wearing black pants, white socks and navy-and-white striped slides.Yellow alpine wildflowers growing on a grassy slope, with a steep grey rocky mountain face rising behind them under an overcast sky.Early morning sun rising over a misty meadow, with mountains on both sides and green tree branches framing the top left.
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John Salvino @johnsalvino.com · 08/06/2026
Haven't played around with Halide since the first version, but got Halide Mark iii today. Here are a few of the first shots I took with it. Enjoying it so far! #shotwithhalide
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Photography is an act of observation, not a problem to be solved. The process is the artform and the flaws are the proof you were there. Embrace them.
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Excited to announce we have no Siri mode!
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Rich, saturated flowers might be the most difficult subject to capture with a digital camera. A smart phone struggles to reproduce the color as your eyes saw it. Compare the Apple camera to Halide’s “Rembrandt” process, which eschews realism for a more film-like look.
A highly saturated flower A highly saturated flower with more detail
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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.com · 02/06/2026
We’re proud to have designed the thumbnail artwork for the film-inspired photographic Looks in Halide Mark III, the groundbreaking camera app. Need design help? Email us - design@iconfactory.com About Halide Mark III: www.lux.camera/halide-mark-...
Seven rounded square app icons of the Halide Mark III app with various abstract designs and colors are displayed against a dark background. Text reads Designed by Iconfactory.com - Halide Mark III
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zeqe @zeqe.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
may 2026 roadtrip from portland to la, these were some of my favorite shots - shot with @halideapp.bsky.social mk3 1 - florence, or 2 - sf
rocky cliffs covered in plants overlooking the oceandistant view of the golden gate bridge disappearing into the fog, shot from land's end
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
The last few days have been a bit hectic, in a good way. We couldn't have hoped for a better Mark III launch! Thank you all for your support, and we can't wait to share what we have next!
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
If you want to learn all about Mark III— and maybe a bit about photography— we're right now updating our free "10 Days of Lessons" course. You can sign up here! halide.cam/mail.html
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Halide Support
Sign up for our easy-to-follow 10-day email course to quickly get up to speed with Halide and pro photography.
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gobino @gobino.be · 29/05/2026
📷 123/365 - From yesterday evening after my run. Shot with Halide. 🔗 bits.gobino.be/21e15c34 #photography
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Ole @olepetter.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Playing with the new version of Halide for iPhone, liking the new processing options
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Could you send your device details (model, iOS version) and maybe the RAW to support@lux.camera, and we’ll dig in?
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Weird. Looks like you’ve tweak accessibility settings… did you disable your display’s HDR?
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Yup! Just tone fusion, which helps preserve local contrast while taming shadows and highlight.
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
While Mark III delivers amazing results straight out of camera, we know that photo development can be an important creative tool. We set out to build something better than an editor: an intuitive way to develop photos in seconds. We call it the Photo Lab!
Screenshots of the Halide Photo Lab.
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Chroma Noir is a look we developed in-house to flex our film simulation engine. It's a medium contrast, black and white look with a touch of extra grain.
The hills of KyotoA maternity photoThe Oculus in New YorkHills in New Zealand
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Zephyr features subtle filmic contrast, paired with rich skin tones and foliage. It has the character of a traditional print, but its neutral tone scale and tuned contrast make it a great choice for a wide variety of scenes and visual intents.
QuitoNakano, JapanFlorenceA Shrine in Kawagoe
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Nova is exceptionally colorful, with tight contrast and smooth peachy highlights. Nova best suits landscapes and cityscapes rather than portraiture.
A rock formation in New MexicoA vibrant orange flowerRed crabs on a beachWindmills
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
For portraits, we have Rembrandt, where thick contrast in the mid-tones emphasizes bone structure and lighting. Abundant color in the low end converges to white as exposure increases, for perfect uniformity in skin-tones to emphasize contours of the face.
Sydney JayeBenjamin Michael HallMarc Sandofsky
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We developed Valencia for landscapes and cityscapes, but it also has interesting effects on portraiture and skin tones. It features thick contrast, deep saturation, and solid color separation.
A tree below archesChiyodaFushimi Inari TaishaMarin
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
With Halide Mark III, we rebuilt our image processing engine to take full advantage of the iPhone camera sensor's native gamut and dynamic range. We partnered with a renowned Hollywood colorist to develop a set of amazing looks, each with a specific intent. Enough words, here's photos!
Pagosa Springs, ColoradoOmoide YokochoHollyNewborn
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We're excited to announce that after 18-months of development, Halide Mark III is now available! www.lux.camera/halide-mark-...
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Halide Mark III
We are excited to launch Halide Mark III a massive upgrade to our groundbreaking camera app. We developed Mark III with three goals. 1. The most beautiful photos that can come from an iPhone. 2. "B...
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Wow! Thanks for the shout-out @mkbhd.com! www.youtube.com/watch?v=coX4...
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Why New Smartphone Cameras Feel Worse
YouTube video by Marques Brownlee
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Our iPhone 17e review is here! Since it's the same camera as the 16e, we mostly focus on the software. What makes its new portrait mode different from the rest of the iPhone lineup? What's up with this weird software limitation? Read on! www.lux.camera/iphone-17e-a...
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iPhone 17e: An Almost Perfect Entry
You may think the e in 17e stands for economy or essential, but I think it stands for entry. Sure, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but you get access to vibrant ecosystem of third-party ap...
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Thought we’d write a quick review of the iPhone 17e, and the next thing you know we’re running experiments with an infrared camera.
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Today we're excited to launch Apple Log 2 support in Kino! Uh, what does that mean? We're glad you asked, because we wrote a detailed explainer about how Log video works, and what's so special about Apple Log 2. www.lux.camera/apple-log-ex...
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Apple Log Explained
Editor's note: We make photography and video apps, so it's about time we released video versions of our essays. Check out the companion video shot in Kino 1.4, or read on for text! Today we're launch...
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
It was a blast sitting down with Stephen and Jason to talk about cameras, real HDR, and… yes, AI in photography. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv7B...
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Making the Best iPhone Camera App | Ben Sandofsky from Halide
YouTube video by Primary Technology
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
“I also feel like it gives me permission to think of myself as a photographer for a little while, not just a person with a phone.” www.theverge.com/tech/875919/...
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The Halide app’s anti-algorithm camera mode looks better with a little processing
HDR for HDR haters.
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Halide + Kino @halideapp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Everyone who buys Mark II gets Mark III!
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