Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is Vistax?
Vistax is a professional manual camera app for iPhone and iPad. It gives you full control over shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus, along with 40+ analog film simulations, ProRAW/DNG capture, and advanced exposure tools — all for a one-time purchase of $2.99.
How much does Vistax cost?
$2.99 USD, one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads.
What devices does Vistax support?
Vistax runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 15.0 or later.
What languages is Vistax available in?
English, French, German, and Japanese.
Does Vistax track me or collect data?
No. Vistax contains zero tracking and no third-party SDKs. Your photos and usage data stay entirely on your device.
Camera & Capture
What file formats does Vistax support?
- ProRAW (Apple’s computational RAW format)
- DNG (standard RAW format)
- JPEG
- HEIC
- RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIC (capture both simultaneously)
What is the difference between ProRAW and DNG?
ProRAW includes Apple’s computational photography processing (Deep Fusion, Smart HDR) baked into the RAW file, giving you a head start in editing while preserving RAW flexibility. DNG is a standard unprocessed RAW file with maximum editing latitude but without computational enhancements.
Can I capture at 48MP?
Yes. On supported iPhones (iPhone 14 Pro and later), Vistax supports full 48MP high-resolution capture.
What exposure modes are available?
- Full automatic
- Shutter priority (you set shutter speed, camera sets ISO)
- ISO priority (you set ISO, camera sets shutter speed)
- Full manual (you control everything)
Does Vistax support exposure bracketing?
Yes. Automatic exposure bracketing with up to 5 brackets and a range of +/-5 EV.
Does Vistax work with the iPhone Camera Control button?
Yes. Vistax supports Hardware Camera Control on iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 Pro models.
Film Simulations & Filters
How many film simulations are included?
Over 40 built-in film simulations, including Fujifilm X-series emulations, color negative, slide film, and black and white styles.
Can I import my own LUT files?
Yes. Vistax supports .cube LUT file import. Create LUTs in Photoshop, Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, or any other tool, and import them into Vistax.
Can I apply film simulations to existing photos?
Yes. Use the Vistax Photo Extension directly within the iOS Photos app to apply any film simulation (built-in or custom) to photos already in your library.
Are film simulations destructive?
No. All simulations are applied non-destructively. You can always retrieve the original image using iOS photo edits.
Can I see the film simulation in the viewfinder before taking a photo?
Yes. Vistax shows your selected simulation live in the viewfinder as you compose your shot.
Portrait Mode & Depth
Which devices support Portrait Mode in Vistax?
Portrait Mode works on iPhones with dual or triple camera systems (iPhone 7 Plus and later).
Is the depth data saved?
Yes. Vistax saves the depth data to your captured files, allowing you to modify or reconstruct the depth effect in other apps.
Workflow & Camera Kits
What are Camera Kits?
Camera Kits let you save your complete camera configuration — exposure mode, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, film simulation, crop format, and more — as a reusable preset. Recall any Kit with a single tap.
Can I access Camera Kits from the home screen?
Yes. Vistax offers both iOS Home Screen widgets and Lockscreen widgets for quick access to your saved Camera Kits.
What is Zen Mode?
Zen Mode hides all on-screen controls for a distraction-free shooting experience. Focus on your composition and the moment — tap the screen to reveal controls when you need them.
Have a question not answered here? Contact us at support@vistax.app.
