Halide vs Indigo – Two Cameras, Two Philosophies

I’ve been switching between Halide and Indigo for a couple of weeks now, and some clear differences have emerged in how they behave – and what they encourage.

Halide forces me to slow down and think. It refuses digital zoom, which I actually appreciate – it keeps me disciplined. I get full manual control over focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance. It takes more time, but the results are technically cleaner, especially in RAW. Halide feels like a tool, not a filter.

Indigo, on the other hand, is more convenient. It often produces great-looking shots straight out of the app, especially in daylight. But I’ve noticed something strange: in low-light scenes, green pixels sometimes appear in the shadows. Something in its noise reduction or AI pipeline introduces artifacts, which makes dark shots occasionally unusable for me.

I like both – but in different ways. Halide when I want control. Indigo when I want something quick and good-looking in decent light. But in the dark, Halide wins. Every time.

EU, Apple and Users

Hey there, fellow EU citizens and Mac lovers! We’re all feeling the heat of Apple’s ongoing drama with the European Union over the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It’s affecting our daily lives, with some of our favourite iOS 26 and macOS features being held back in the EU. Think iPhone Mirroring on Mac, SharePlay screen sharing, and Live Activities—all gone for now! Apple says that following the DMA to the letter could mess with our privacy and security, especially if we’re forced to use rival platforms. On the other hand, the App Store is changing, with complicated commission tiers and limited payment options. This could mean fewer apps available or higher prices. The EU wants us to have freedom and open competition, but for now, we’re stuck with delays, restrictions, and a mixed bag of experiences. It’s a real head-scratcher, and we’re all waiting to see what happens next. Stay tuned for more updates as the legal and regulatory battles continue!

Project Indigo

Project Indigo – the best camera app for smart phones

Smart phone cameras are incredible tools. They’re easy to use, lightweight, you always have it with you, and the image quality is very good. At the same time, a dedicated mirrorless or DSLR camera typically offers simpler manual control and higher image quality. Adobe has a new camera app called “Project Indigo” which is absolutely incredible. It offers breakthrough advances in image quality for smart phones, simple manual controls, and it’s free! I am stunned at how great this app is for serious photography, and it’s just the first release.

Oh my gosh, this app is amazing! I absolutely love taking pictures with it. There’s a bit of work that the photographer needs to do, but the end result is totally worth it.

Welcome to BitByHenke.com

This blog is where I reflect on the technology I use, mainly through the lens of Apple – not just the products, but the experience around them. It’s not a review site or a news aggregator. It’s simply my personal record of what works, what intrigues me, what frustrates me, and what I think is worth noticing. There will also be fantasy stories, real stories and other forms of text. Usually word followed by another word.

My journey into computing began early. My first computer was an Atari 130XE, a gift I received as a child. That machine introduced me to BASIC, gaming, and the joy of exploring systems through trial and error. Later came the Atari ST, and eventually the Atari Falcon 030 – both incredibly ahead of their time in audio and graphics.

Then came the inevitable PC era – functional, capable, but never something I loved.

My first entry into the Apple ecosystem was modest: an iPod touch around 2009. That device changed my view of software design and usability. A year later or so, I got an iPad 2, and in 2013 I bought my first Mac: an Macbook 13 inch. That was the turning point. Since then, it’s been Apple all the way – iMacs, MacBooks, iPads, iPhones, Apple Watch – and not just for the ecosystem, but for how the parts speak to each other.

BitByHenke.com is where I capture what I learn, notice, or feel about tech and tools – especially Apple-related things. Sometimes I post photos I’ve taken. Sometimes I write about workflows, music production, or random discoveries. And sometimes it’s just a note to myself that might help someone else, too.

Thanks for being here.