Adobe just dropped a brand-new camera app called Project Indigo, and it’s seriously impressive. This isn’t your average point-and-shoot mobile app—it’s built by some of the same minds behind the Google Pixel camera tech. Indigo captures up to 32 frames and blends them together in a smart way that gives you DSLR-quality shots straight from your phone. The images have rich detail, balanced highlights, and none of that weird over-sharpened or plastic look. It’s got two main modes: Photo for quick snaps and Night for longer, cleaner exposures. It’s not the fastest app out there, and yeah, it can run hot and eat battery—but when you see the results, you’ll understand why.
What really makes Indigo stand out is how much control it gives you. You can dial in your shutter speed, ISO, white balance—heck, even how many frames it merges in Night mode. There’s a live histogram and RAW support, and when you’re done shooting, you can send your shots straight to Lightroom, already looking great and ready to tweak. There’s also some fun experimental stuff like super-resolution zoom and even a tool that removes reflections from glass. It’s all tucked into a slick, modern interface that actually encourages you to slow down and enjoy the process of shooting. If you’re into mobile photography and want something with real power under the hood, this one’s worth a look.
Check out my review video above, where I explain how it all works and all the features.
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Colin
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VERY interesting. I’m going to download the app right after posting this comment. It sounds like it might be superior to other smartphone apps like ProCamera, but I’m anxious to find out how it compares. (I do have a couple real cameras, one of them converted for IR, but I likely shoot more than my photos using my phone.)
Thanks Colin! I’ve been playing with the Indigo app, it’s pretty good, although inclined to drop out periodically. I’m not able to set it as default, my phone must be just a bit too old. So, realistically, the Apple phone will probably get opened fist for those quick kiddie shots. I do love all the controls, and your tutorial has helped enormously 😄