Do I need a tripod to use Spectre?

No. While a tripod is always helpful for the sharpest results, Spectre uses AI-based stabilization and computer vision to allow for handheld long exposures up to 9 seconds.

Which iPhones are compatible with Spectre?

Spectre requires iOS 15.6 or later. AI-based stabilization features are available on iPhone 6S and later, though an iPhone 8 or newer is recommended for the best performance.

How does the crowd removal feature work?

Spectre takes hundreds of individual images over several seconds. Because it recognizes which elements are moving (like people) and which are stationary (like buildings), it can intelligently merge the frames to 'erase' the moving parts.

Can I use the photos as wallpapers?

Yes. Since Spectre saves images as Live Photos, you can set them as Live Wallpapers on your iPhone lock screen to see the long exposure come to life when pressed.

Is there a subscription fee?

Currently, Spectre is available as a one-time purchase on the App Store, though pricing models can vary by region and seasonal promotions.

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Spectre

Spectre uses AI to capture stunning long exposure photos on iPhone, enabling crowd removal, light trails, and silky water effects without a tripod.

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iPhone Camera

Long Exposure

Image Stabilization

AI Camera

Computational Photography

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Content Creation

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Lux Optics Incorporated

Platforms

iOS

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about 1 month ago

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About Spectre

What the tool does and who it's for

Spectre is an AI-powered camera app designed specifically for capturing high-quality long exposure photographs on iPhone. Developed by the creators of Halide, it uses advanced computational photography to simulate long shutter speeds without the need for a tripod. The app features intelligent scene detection to optimize settings for light trails, flowing water, or crowd removal, while its AI-based stabilization compensates for hand movement. Spectre records images as Live Photos, allowing users to see the exposure process and apply traditional iOS photo effects or use the result as a live wallpaper.

Key capabilities

AI-Powered Stabilization: Enables handheld long exposure shots by compensating for natural hand shake.

Crowd Removal: Merges hundreds of frames to erase moving objects and people from busy tourist spots.

Light Trails: Automatically detects night scenes to capture beautiful light paintings and traffic trails.

Water Blurring: Creates professional 'ghostly' water effects for waterfalls, fountains, and ocean waves.

Scene Detection: Uses machine learning to identify the environment and adjust exposure parameters automatically.

Live Photo Output: Saves captures as Live Photos so you can view the entire exposure as a short video.

Tripod Detection: Automatically switches to ultra-long exposure modes when the device is detected as stationary.

Compact UI: Optimized for one-handed use with custom typography and a dark, night-friendly interface.

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One-time Purchase

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