Halide Mark III Launches with AI-Free Photography and Five New 'Looks'
The highly anticipated Halide Mark III, a significant upgrade to Lux's acclaimed iPhone camera application first showcased in December 2024, has officially launched. This version offers a mobile photography experience devoid of AI, featuring a new 'Looks' option that enhances the Process Zero introduced in the summer of 2024. Collaborating with Hollywood colorist Cullen Kelly, Lux claims to have developed 'the best photo pipeline of any iPhone app.' The app debuts with five distinct Looks: Valencia (landscapes/cityscapes), Rembrandt (portraits), Nova (landscapes), Zephyr (film-like), and Chroma Noir (black-and-white). Additionally, Halide Mark III includes a Photo Lab for editing RAW images, compatible with RAW files from various camera brands. The revamped camera interface focuses on composition tools and incorporates Apple’s Liquid Glass style from iOS 26, while still offering the Mark II design. Pricing is set at $59.99 for a lifetime license or $19.99 per year, with free upgrades for Mark II users and subscribers.
Key facts
- Halide Mark III was previewed in December 2024 and launched in May 2026.
- The app promises an AI-free mobile photography experience.
- Lux partnered with Hollywood colorist Cullen Kelly.
- Five Looks are included: Valencia, Rembrandt, Nova, Zephyr, and Chroma Noir.
- Photo Lab supports RAW editing from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Leica, Fujifilm, and Hasselblad cameras.
- The interface redesign uses Apple's Liquid Glass aesthetic from iOS 26.
- Pricing: $59.99 lifetime or $19.99 annually; free for Mark II users and subscribers.
- Looks are described as 'physically accurate alternative processes.'
Entities
Artists
- Cullen Kelly
Institutions
- Lux
- Apple
- Canon
- Sony
- Nikon
- Leica
- Fujifilm
- Hasselblad