New Digilog Camera for iPhone Unlocks Open Gate Recording, Delivers Classic Kodak and ARRI Looks for Free

Most creators and filmmakers who are used to the look they get from a dedicated camera are looking to get more of one thing whenever they use their iPhone to capture a moment or a scene: character. Many of us chase that elusive, organic warmth of analog film or the highly touted color science of high-end cinema cameras. While there are thousands of filter apps out there, a new contender has arrived that changes the game by skipping the filters entirely and going straight to the source while adding in features typically reserved for Apple’s Pro model iPhones.

Meet Digilog, a new iPhone app that is turning heads by simulating the classic Kodak Vision3 500T film stock for photos and the legendary ARRI look for video. Best of all? It’s a free download.

Science, Not Filters

What makes Digilog distinct in a crowded App Store is its approach to image processing. Instead of slapping a preset layer over a processed JPEG, Digilog builds its look from the ground up using the iPhone’s raw sensor data.

The app utilizes a custom image pipeline—handling de-linearization, gamma curves, and color adjustments directly—to mathematically replicate the behavior of Kodak Vision3 500T film. For still photographers, this means you get that signature Tungsten-balanced depth, nuanced highlight roll-off, and the rich, cinematic texture that 500T is famous for, all without touching a grading slider.

For video shooters, the app aims to replicate the highly coveted ARRI Alexa look. Known for its superior dynamic range and natural skin tones, the ARRI aesthetic is the gold standard in Hollywood. Having a pocket-sized tool that emulates this color science opens up a world of possibilities for B-roll, location scouting, or even principal photography for mobile-first productions.

Unlocking "Open Gate" on All iPhones

Beyond the color science, Digilog offers technical features that embrace professional workflows. The standout feature here is the ability to shoot in Open Gate.

Though the iPhone 17 Pro introduced the ability to natively record open gate video, other iPhones did not get this feature. So, typically, when you shoot video on an iPhone, the software crops the sensor’s native 4:3 image into a 16:9 aspect ratio, instantly discarding valuable vertical information.

But Digilog allows you to record the full sensor area (4:3) on all supported iPhones, giving you significantly more flexibility in post-production.

Why does this matter?

• Reframing Freedom: You can crop for a vertical 9:16 social post and a horizontal 16:9 YouTube video from the exact same master clip without losing quality.

• Anamorphic Ready: Open Gate is the preferred format for anamorphic shooting, allowing you to de-squeeze footage for that ultra-wide cinematic scope.