What do you have a smartphone/iPhone?Did you know that there are apps for your mobile phone that help you plan or take a photo?Well, yes, beyond the ones dedicated to retouching, filters and other functions to share or design, you have others at your disposal that will make it easier for you. prepare your picture. We’re not talking about mobile photography (which some may also be worth), but reflex photography or similar photography What kind of apps are they?Well, some very interesting ones that are going to tell you what time and where exactly the moon will come out in your city or help you calculate the depth of field. It also exists for Android and iPhone Want to know more?Well, you sit comfortably, can I introduce you?
[divisor] 1. OKDOTHIS (for iPhone/iOS) [/ splitter]
- I start with this one because it’s not about planning and helping you with the setting.
- It’s about finding inspiration when you feel that creativity has abandoned you and forms the photographic eye.
It’s free and yes, just iPhone. Si know another similar one for Android, do we invite you to tell us in the comments?
[color of the ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open the same window ‘url’ https://itunes. apple. com/en/app/okdothis/id670597573?mt ‘?Free [/ button]
[divide] 2. Pocket light meter (for iPhone/iOS) [/split]
Or what amounts to (almost) a light meter on your phone. You can take light measurements and obtain the optimal values for ISO, aperture and speed.
If you master English, this tutorial may be helpful.
[color of the button ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://itunes. apple. com/en/app/pocket-light-meter/ id381698089?mt 8?] Free [button /]
[divide] 3. Light measurement tools (for Android phones) [/split]
Yes, there’s also something similar for Android, aren’t you afraid!?
Includes a reflected photometer with point measurement (using the camera) and an incident photometer (with the camera light sensor). It helps you measure light in real time and know the optimal shooting settings.
It costs 3. 82 euros, but you can download a trial version to see if it convinces you.
[button color ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘the same window’ url ‘https://play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=lightmeter. hardware. lightsensor
[divide] 4. LightMeter (for Android phones) [/ split]
You also have this free option created for those who become analog, it is in Spanish and although it is not as complete as the free version has very good ratings, the developer reports that reflected light measurement only works with devices capable of backing up exif exposure information and that incident light measurement is compatible with any device.
[color of the button ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=com. dq. hotometer
[divide] 5. DOF Calculator (for Android phones) [/split]
It is a free app for Android that allows you to calculate depth of field and different focus distances. Do you have a basic mode and a more advanced mode, making it easier for those who have just landed in the SLR world?It allows the calculation of different cameras, which is quite useful, is very well valued by users, is very intuitive and has four modes:
[color of the button ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=com. aimenrg. dof
[divisor] 6. Simple DOF calculator (for iPhone / iOS) [/ divisor]
For iPhone and iPad users it has the same functions as the previous one, it is also very intuitive and you can choose from a wide range of cameras, in this case it costs 1. 99 euros and yes, it is in English, although if you prefer in German, it is also; PAGS
[color of the button ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://itunes. apple. com/en/app/simple-dof-calculator/ id301222730?mt 8?] 1,99? [/ button]
[divide] 7. Photo tools (for Android phones) [/split]
It may not be the most accurate, for example, in terms of depth-of-field calculation, but it is one of the most complete. Among other functions, it has:
He’s free! The biggest drawback and the most common complaint of users is the Spanish translation, it is true that this complaint is a bit old but I no longer have Android so I can not check if this problem is already resolved and I have not found any comments on the web more recently in this regard. If you’ve tried it, I invite you to tell us what’s going on?I also invite you to try it because it’s almost like an all-in-one.
[‘red’ button color ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=be. hcpl. android . phototools
[divisor] 8. Exposure calculator (for Android phones) [/ divider]
An excellent calculator for the triangle of light. Ideal for beginners and long exposure enthusiasts, as it allows you to add an ND filter up to 30 stops.
[‘red’ button color ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=com. quicosoft. exposurecalculator . app
[divisor] 9. Sunrise clock [/ divider]
To know exactly when to sunrise and dusk, you can also set an alarm to let you know the time in advance you decide, it’s free but some options are paid for.
[color of the button ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open the same window ‘url’ https://itunes. apple. com/en/app/sunrise-clock- / id438178887?mt 8 ?] Free [button /]
[divide] 10. Photographer’s ephemeris [/ divide]
We’ve already told you about this app in other articles, it’s the ideal app for nature and landscape photographers, and for those who hunt the sun and moon, sunsets and sunrises, and it doesn’t just tell you what time the sun rises or sets, but it tells you exactly where you should be if you’re looking to photograph the sun behind that bell tower you love so much , or if you’re thinking of photographing the moon among your favorite rocks. It is a paid app available for iOS (8. 99 euros) and Android (5. 63 euros). It is worth it for its precision and for everything it offers in terms of coordinates, positions, etc. You also have a free version for your computer, with which you can plan from home (and on the big screen) the best days or times to take the photo you are looking for.
[color of ‘red’ ‘normal’ size alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open the same window ‘url’ https://itunes. apple. com/en/app/photographers-ephemeris-sun/ id366195670?mt 8?] For iPhone/iOS [/button] [red button color ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https:/read . google. com/store/apps/details?id – com. crookneckconsulting. tpeandroid “] For Android mobiles [/ button] [red button color ‘size’ normal ‘alignment’ ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ openin ” Samewindow ‘url’ https: // photoephemeris . com / tpe-for-desktop / ‘] For PC [button /]
[divide] 11. PhotoDroid [/ divide]
As you may have guessed (;)) is for Android, is it in Spanish and can calculate, among other things, hyperfocal, depth of field, sunrise and sunset, phases of the moon?To be free, it is one of the most complete in terms of planning and filming assistance and does not need to know English?
[color of the button ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=com. Tools. PhotoDroidApp
[divide] 12. DSLR Remote (for Android mobiles) [/ split]
Another free app for Android (see how some people complain about vice when they say there are only iPhone apps?). It works as a trigger for your SLR camera and is ideal for photos with fork, time lapse or long exposure because it has three functions: single shot, timer and HDR option.
[color of the button ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://play. google. com/store/apps/details?id=de. dslrremote
[divisor] 13. DSLR iR Camera Control (for iPhone/iOS) [/ Splitter]
It is the application for iOS that allows you to shoot remotely, it is also free and in addition, in addition to simple shooting, works for HDR, long exposures and time lapse.
[color of the button ‘red’ size ‘normal’ alignment ‘no’ rel ‘follow’ open in ‘same window’ url ‘https://itunes. apple. com/en/app/dslr-camera-control- go / id550801290 ?mt 8?] Free [button /]
[divide] Yourself (for all devices) [/ split]
? Or what’s the same, yourself!
Yes, it’s the most important app, if you don’t download and run it, you don’t need to fill your smartphone’s memory with apps you’re not going to implement, go ahead and try one by one until you find your favorites.
If you know any (or more) that should be on this list, please share them with us, they will be welcomed with open arms.
Thank you for coming here, and if it was helpful for you, don’t save the information, let your contacts see it on Facebook, Twitter or Google, will we all appreciate it?