Halochrome - Film Camera & RAW
22 Sept 2026launched 8 days ago
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1.1latest version · 7 days ago
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Halochrome transforms your iPhone into an authentic analog photographic instrument. Combining real-time silver halide emulsion simulation with uncompromising manual camera hardware control, Halochrome delivers the tactile soul of film photography directly to your viewfinder. Unlike standard apps that apply generic cosmetic overlays after the fact, Halochrome renders grain structure, optical halation, spectral film response, and tone curves in real time at up to 60 frames per second using Apple Metal architecture. FILM EMULATION ENGINE Authentic Silver Halide Formulations: Shoot with curated profiles inspired by iconic emulsion stocks including Halochrome 400, Portra Gold, Tri-X Monolith, Cine Chrome 800T, Amber Tungsten, and Velvia Vivid. Granular Physics Emulation: Organic dye-cloud grain simulated at the pixel level, matching genuine film response across shadows, midtones, and highlights. Halation & Glow: Optical red-rim dispersion around intense specular highlights, faithfully replicating unbacked film layers. Custom Recipe Creation: Build, fine-tune, and name personal analog film recipes by controlling warm/cool tone balance, contrast bias, grain intensity, halation bleed, and shadow fades. FULL MANUAL HARDWARE CONTROLS Tactile Pro Deck: Precise rotary and linear dials for professional exposure control. Manual Shutter Speed: From 1/8000s high-speed action freezes to 1.0s long exposures. ISO Sensitivity: Dedicated manual gain calibration with automated noise floor balancing. Manual Focus Peaking: Smooth focus distance racking with instant sharp-edge verification. White Balance: Kelvins temperature adjustment and tint compensation. Exposure Value Reticle: Interactive tap-to-focus reticle with an integrated vertical EV bias slider (-2.0 EV to +2.0 EV). VIEWFINDER & COMPOSITION Format Aspect Ratio Masking: Switch seamlessly between classic 35mm (3:2), Medium Format (1:1), and standard sensor (4:3) with real-time hairline masking and non-destructive crops. Live 60 FPS RGB & Luminance Waveform Histogram: Real-time exposure telemetry to eliminate highlight blowout and crushed shadows. Viewfinder Zoom: Smooth pinch-to-zoom with optical haptic detents at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x focal lengths. Self-Timer: Configurable 3-second and 10-second capture delays with acoustic countdown cadences. DARKROOM & POST-CAPTURE LABORATORY 4.0x Interactive Grain Loupe: Double-tap or pinch to inspect film grain crystals, sharpness, and micro-contrast at microscopic magnification. Hold-to-Compare: Dedicated inspection control to switch instantaneously between your styled capture and the raw sensor data. Camera Roll Integration: Direct high-fidelity export to your iOS Photo Library with metadata preservation. DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY & PERFORMANCE 100% On-Device Processing: No cloud uploads, no account registration, and zero remote data transfers. Built for Apple Silicon & Metal: Hardware-accelerated image pipeline optimized for efficiency, zero shutter lag, and extended battery life. Bring intention back to your photography. Shoot with Halochrome.Read more
Halochrome transforms your iPhone into an authentic analog photographic instrument. Combining real-time silver halide emulsion simulation with uncompromising manual camera hardware control, Halochrome delivers the tactile soul of film photography directly to your viewfinder.
Unlike standard apps that apply generic cosmetic overlays after the fact, Halochrome renders grain structure, optical halation, spectral film response, and tone curves in real time at up to 60 frames per second using Apple Metal architecture.
FILM EMULATION ENGINE
Authentic Silver Halide Formulations: Shoot with curated profiles inspired by iconic emulsion stocks including Halochrome 400, Portra Gold, Tri-X Monolith, Cine Chrome 800T, Amber Tungsten, and Velvia Vivid.
Granular Physics Emulation: Organic dye-cloud grain simulated at the pixel level, matching genuine film response across shadows, midtones, and highlights.
Halation & Glow: Optical red-rim dispersion around intense specular highlights, faithfully replicating unbacked film layers.
Custom Recipe Creation: Build, fine-tune, and name personal analog film recipes by controlling warm/cool tone balance, contrast bias, grain intensity, halation bleed, and shadow fades.
FULL MANUAL HARDWARE CONTROLS
Tactile Pro Deck: Precise rotary and linear dials for professional exposure control.
Manual Shutter Speed: From 1/8000s high-speed action freezes to 1.0s long exposures.
ISO Sensitivity: Dedicated manual gain calibration with automated noise floor balancing.
Manual Focus Peaking: Smooth focus distance racking with instant sharp-edge verification.
White Balance: Kelvins temperature adjustment and tint compensation.
Exposure Value Reticle: Interactive tap-to-focus reticle with an integrated vertical EV bias slider (-2.0 EV to +2.0 EV).
VIEWFINDER & COMPOSITION
Format Aspect Ratio Masking: Switch seamlessly between classic 35mm (3:2), Medium Format (1:1), and standard sensor (4:3) with real-time hairline masking and non-destructive crops.
Live 60 FPS RGB & Luminance Waveform Histogram: Real-time exposure telemetry to eliminate highlight blowout and crushed shadows.
Viewfinder Zoom: Smooth pinch-to-zoom with optical haptic detents at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x focal lengths.
Self-Timer: Configurable 3-second and 10-second capture delays with acoustic countdown cadences.
DARKROOM & POST-CAPTURE LABORATORY
4.0x Interactive Grain Loupe: Double-tap or pinch to inspect film grain crystals, sharpness, and micro-contrast at microscopic magnification.
Hold-to-Compare: Dedicated inspection control to switch instantaneously between your styled capture and the raw sensor data.
Camera Roll Integration: Direct high-fidelity export to your iOS Photo Library with metadata preservation.
DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY & PERFORMANCE
100% On-Device Processing: No cloud uploads, no account registration, and zero remote data transfers.
Built for Apple Silicon & Metal: Hardware-accelerated image pipeline optimized for efficiency, zero shutter lag, and extended battery life.
Bring intention back to your photography. Shoot with Halochrome.
Versions
- Version 1.1First seen · 23 Sept 2026
What's New in Version 1.1.0 This major update introduces precision focus tracking, optical portrait depth simulation, real-time filter intensity control, and enhanced tactile ergonomics. New Features and Improvements Optical Portrait Mode: Real-time shallow depth-of-field simulation in Metal with circular lens bokeh and adjustable aperture stops down to f/1.4. Vision-Based Face Detection: Neural Engine face detection with automatic focus locking and dynamic gold corner reticles. Live Filter Intensity Slider: Adjust the strength of any film stock from 0% to 100% directly above the carousel or …
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