Best Android & iOS apps for film photography
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I use “film shots” to keep track of what film is loaded into each camera. It can be used to record exposure info and a reference photo for each image- but I only do that for large format.
I use “viewfinder” to preview the image before getting the tripod set up, when using medium or large format. It can be configured with the focal lengths you use with each film format and you can choose the film emulsion to use - this helps me to envisage what the image will look like in b&w.
“Pocket light meter” and “pinhole assist” for metering.
“Massive dev chart” for looking up developing times, recording customised times, and timing the prcesses
I use “viewfinder” to preview the image before getting the tripod set up, when using medium or large format. It can be configured with the focal lengths you use with each film format and you can choose the film emulsion to use - this helps me to envisage what the image will look like in b&w.
“Pocket light meter” and “pinhole assist” for metering.
“Massive dev chart” for looking up developing times, recording customised times, and timing the prcesses
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Depends what format of film you are shooting.
Like Kevin I use an app called viewfinder which offers the ability to set film format and lens focal length then obtain an preview image on my phone prior to digging the camera out.
Something very useful as I pretty much shoot large format exclusively , thus it takes time to set up the kit.
Another app for reciprocal and bellows compensation ( again the latter relates more to LF ) , is The original reciprocity timer app.
Again like Kevin I have the massive Dev chart app.
All of these I have on an iPhone so no idea if available on android
Edit. Also tried a few darkroom apps ( as in traditional darkroom and not a computer based ‘photoshop darkroom ) ‘. but tbh I found none of them to be beneficial.
Like Kevin I use an app called viewfinder which offers the ability to set film format and lens focal length then obtain an preview image on my phone prior to digging the camera out.
Something very useful as I pretty much shoot large format exclusively , thus it takes time to set up the kit.
Another app for reciprocal and bellows compensation ( again the latter relates more to LF ) , is The original reciprocity timer app.
Again like Kevin I have the massive Dev chart app.
All of these I have on an iPhone so no idea if available on android
Edit. Also tried a few darkroom apps ( as in traditional darkroom and not a computer based ‘photoshop darkroom ) ‘. but tbh I found none of them to be beneficial.
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I have this light meter app. Whether it's accurate in reflected mode depends a lot on your phone's camera:
play.google.com
The 'incident' mode isn't a true incident meter, but uses your phone's light level sensor instead of the camera, which may be less accurate.
Light Meter - Lite - Apps on Google Play
Professional Exposure Meter for Film & Digital Photography
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Instagram, Cinestill have some film inversion filters that work pretty well for quick and dirty proofs. Also depending on who you follow it can be a pretty useful source of film info/inspiration. But don't go too deep down that rabbit hole.
Thank you all for the answers, they are very helpful. This is my experience so far:
- Light meter app:
It's paid app but it's super simple and nice looking.
- Sunny 16 calculator:
Relatively new application but simple and nice looking. And it's free. If you don’t want to calculate in your head all sunny 16 rule exposure settings try this out.
- Planning and all in one app;
play.google.com
apps.apple.com
It's not cheap but probably the best all in one app out there.
- Developing charts:
play.google.com
It's not cheap but probably the best app that I tried out there. (I'm still only half way up the learning curve for home developing)
- Film scanning and editing on the go:
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apps.apple.com
Works for me for some fast scanning and editing negatives.
- Light meter app:
- Sunny 16 calculator:
- Planning and all in one app;
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- Developing charts:
Massive Dev Chart Timer - Apps on Google Play
The #1 app for B&W film developing featuring an advanced darkroom timer.
- Film scanning and editing on the go:
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If you use ND filters at all
play.google.com
LEE Filters - ProGlass IRND Ex - Apps on Google Play
The official exposure guide for LEE Filters range of ProGlass IRND filters.
This light meter is simple and it works fine for me. You can calculate exposure with main camera or front light sensor:
