The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor

May 27, 2026 Andrew Liszewski

An iPhone running the Lux Optics Halide Mark III camera app surrounded by other camera gear.
Halide Mark III isn’t free, but you can try it out for a week before buying. | Image: Lux Optics

After first being announced in December 2024, Lux Optics has finally released the latest version of its Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad. The Halide Mark III app's most compelling feature is a new film simulation engine and a collection of five new Looks that can be applied to photos as they're taken. Codeveloped with Cullen Kelly, a "renowned Hollywood colorist," the different looks are tailored for landscape photography, portraits, and cityscapes, plus a black-and-white option with extra film grain.

Halide Mark III is available now through the App Store for a onetime purchase price of $59.99, or as part of a $19.99/year subscript …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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