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Hydra 2 › AI Camera (RAW/HDR)

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User Reviews for Hydra 2 › AI Camera (RAW/HDR)

3
I would not recommend

After taking several pictures with my phone I noticed the the photo quality was worse than the camera app, the macro feature was pretty impressive tho but you can achieve the same results with the standard camera app and a little more patience, I wouldn’t recommend it, sorry

3 rd best game ever, Aug 12, 2022
5
Hands down

This is got to be the absolute most best camera app I have ever used for iPhone. I cannot stand the iPhone because of the camera, and for what I use it, for. It just never works for me and I cannot stand the ability to not be able to customize or change the settings. I have used almost every camera app and never been satisfied and thought it was just a camera on iPhone, but this app is hands-down the best one I’ve used, and I come out with such clear pictures, and the ability to customize so many different options is incredible! Round of applause!

AaliahMZ, Jan 04, 2023
5
Hydra 2 better than ever.

I had previously used the original hydra with my iPhone for quite some time. A few years. I must say that Hydro 2 is an impressive improvement over the original. Not only will I continue to use it when it’s appropriate, but I suspect I will be using it a lot more in many different situations. Thanks for this wonderful update. A big improvement over what was a previously a very good and usable app.

David247, Apr 10, 2022
3
Great idea, needs work

Long time owner of the original and purchaser of version 2. The app is now much more modern and customizable. Great improvement in usability. However, Image quality is no better than the default iphone 13 pro camera app in most modes except maybe HDR in some situations. Despite all the neural wizardry, high res and zoom mode is worse than hydra 1. High res mode has less effective resolution than 1 single well process raw/proraw capture. Perhaps the dev should look into a Capture->ProRaw->JPG pipeline like NOMO Raw 2 for improved image quality. Sorry for being harsh on image the image quality front, but I really want the app to get better as a long time fan.

Eigebmeat, Mar 31, 2022
3
Looks to have some useful new features

Longtime user of original. While I appreciate power features there was a flow state in original letting one focus on capturing great moments. The update loses some of that and is a little jittery. That is taking a picture goes to editor but had to learn how best to get to other controls. Also the image seems to tile in inconsistently. Do like having control of amount of compression. Taking a photo in hdr seems faster but then spends more time processing. Finally I consistently crash in zoom and sometimes macro. Happy to revise rating when issues are resolved. Til then will continue using legacy version for expediency. Also sad to lose hdr video.

frustratedfg, Mar 22, 2022
4
Works great with iPhone 13 Pro

Tried different shots using different camera apps; stands out with the quality of the sharpness. AI results aren't smooth oil like others. Although it's not great for active pictures or moving positions, it compensates by shooting amazing still photos. Dropped a star because the time between photos can be terrible in some scenarios. The faster, the better

iimaginal, Mar 28, 2022
5
Love this app

I took some HDR photos yesterday in bright sunlight and the results are so much better than iOS's built-in HDR mode on my iPhone 12 Pro. I particulary like the photo editor. Give it a try if you are an avid camera user.

JoshBetts, Mar 25, 2022
5
Great app. Nice addition to photo workflow

This review is based on using the app on a 13 pro Max. This app has some very nice features. I love the Hi-Res mode. Beside the obvious processing to get to the resolution, photos do not look as over processed as it may happen in native app. One little are of improvement would be low-light. I have encountered a few cases where the low-light (equivalent to night mode as far as I can tell) would not capture a photo while the native night move would in similar conditions. I am not sure if this has to do with low light conditions as it was in every case involving extremely dark scenes. I like the simplicity of the macro mode compared to native app. Just pick the mode. Great! No wondering whether it’s “on” or not. One of my favorite feature is the ability to save in .dng I can now skip the so-so camera app in Lightroom, use this superior app instead and still have my DNGs in Lightroom. I do recommend this app.

LuckyLuyckx, Apr 19, 2022
2
Noticeable Downgrade in Performance

Was excited to try the new app, but was disappointed to find the app regularly took unusually dark or grainy photos that varied greatly from what was visible in the viewfinder, in the same lighting/conditions as the previous app took a perfect shot. I also found that the app crashes when trying to take 110MP hi res photos. The app was also slow in general, especially if trying to open photos after taking them. Maybe it’s just because I’m on an iPhone X, but I’ll be waiting to try the app again later once bugs have been resolved and/or I have a more capable phone.

MattB_2692273833, Mar 22, 2022
5
Best RAW camera app

I have been using Hydra since a couple of days to capture RAW photo data and it's amazing. Clever and clean user interface. I particularly like the manual mode. Keep it up, I can't wait to see how the app evolves.

matthew.ly, Mar 25, 2022

Description

Hydra is a camera app for iPhone & iPad with innovative capture technology that lets you take gorgeous and unique pictures even in challenging lighting conditions. Making use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence & image processing, Hydra’s independent computational core offers to overcome the physical limits of small sensors, with features such as over 20-stop extreme HDR, detail-enhancing denoising, macro shooting, crisp 6/8x zooming, and a whopping 110-megapixel resolution. But there's more.

Hydra now features a new highly capable manual mode for photo enthusiasts, an improved faster shooting for reduced artifacts, and the addition of a new normal capture mode for everyday photos. It also comes with a number of presets to define your own style as well as a completely new high-fidelity photo editor. Last but not least, Hydra’s constantly evolving photo capabilities are your best asset to continue enjoying picture quality improvements after device purchase and to obtain state-of-the-art camera innovations all through its lifetime. “The Hydra app […] is one of the more interesting iOS camera apps we have seen in the recent past.” — Lars Rehm (DPReview) “Hydra is for people who enjoy iPhone photography at a higher and more rewarding level.” — David Robinson (iPhonographer) “The user interface is particularly well made […] If Apple were to purchase this app, they wouldn't have to change anything in its design.” — Florian Innocente (Mac Génération) “Hydra […] is a well thought out and terrific performing photo app with solid features that will improve your images in challenging lighting conditions.” — Mel Martin (Engadget) KEY FEATURES • Refined, designed-with-care camera experience for iPhone & iPad. • Computational photography with artificial intelligence (AI). Neural processing & fusion of RAW sensor data. • Unique capabilities that'll make your DSLR blush: extreme HDR (> 20-stop range) to accommodate lighting conditions, superior detail-enhancement and denoising for low-light & macro, up-to-6/8x zooming, and a whopping 110-megapixel resolution. New normal camera mode. • Versatile viewfinder: approachable ergonomics, tactile input & sensory feedback (1-stop vibrations). Exposure tuning with “zebra” previewing. • Manual mode for precise camera control: focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance. New advanced priority modes. • Rich capture options: Apple Watch remote, timer, flash & selfie, geotagging, grid overlay… • Photo style presets (tonal intent, color rendition…). • Powerful photo editor for 32-bit non-degrading edits, including tone mapping, detail boosting, precise colorimetry, and Apple ProRAW editing. • Side-by-side pixel-level comparison with unprocessed RAW input. • Exhaustive output options with varied file formats, including pro options for later reprocessing (JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, TIFF-32, OpenEXR, Radiance, DNG, Apple ProRAW, and next-gen JPEG XL) & color spaces (sRGB, Display P3, ROMM ProPhoto). • Saving to Files (iCloud & 3rd-party apps) including shared folders for professional use cases. • Integrated photo gallery. • Lock screen and home screen widgets. • Optimized for latest iOS, Metal, CoreML, and Apple Neural Engine (ANE) for high-speed machine learning computations on Apple Silicon. • Privacy first: full on-device processing, privacy filter for social sharing. PRICING The free app offers unrestricted shooting in normal mode (auto & manual), including RAW & Apple ProRAW (compatible devices only). Other capture modes & restrictions can be unlocked either with the Pro Pack one-time purchase, or with the Pro Plan subscription. Upgrade pricing is available within the app for previous version owners. MORE INFO Website: https://creaceed.com/ihydra Privacy Policy: https://creaceed.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://creaceed.com/terms Feedback: [email protected]

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