Overview
- Halide released version 3.2 on Wednesday, adding continuous aperture control that lets users set any f-stop from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0 on the iPhone 18 Pro main camera.
- The app adds an Aperture Priority mode that holds a chosen f-number while it adjusts shutter speed and ISO and also offers a fully manual option that allows direct ISO control.
- Halide 3.2 introduces two new film-style looks called Dawn and Quicksilver plus a 16:9 shooting mode that work on all supported iPhones.
- Lux Optics positions Halide’s continuous f-stop selection as more granular than Apple’s Camera app and than third-party rivals that expose fixed aperture presets.
- Halide Mark III remains paid software with a one-time $69.99 purchase or $19.99 per year subscription, and early coverage notes that wider hands-on testing and user feedback will further validate the new exposure controls.