# Art of Foto

> Film photography toolkit for large-format and other film cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by NIKOLAY KOVALSKIY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-foto/id1440728210 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NIKOLAY KOVALSKIY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245656520)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2018-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-foto/id1440728210/reviews.md

## What is Art of Foto?

The Art of Foto project was established in 2011 and adheres to the analogue black and white photography. 
Our application helps users working with large-format cameras as well as other film cameras:

1. Time calculator
To perform operations with time, what helps when developing films using The Zone System and sensiometry with compensation for contraction development (known as N-) and expansion development ((known as N+), using large-format cameras etc.

2. Bellows extension
Exposure compensation calculator based on bellows extension.

3. Conversion 35 mm
Conversion focal length of the medium and all famous large format cameras lenses into the 35 mm format.

4. Calculator of developer
Calculator of developer and water proportions for High concentrate film developers such as pyro.

5. Reciprocity
Calculation of exposure, taking into account the influence of the Schwarzschild effect.

6. Negative camera
Camera for viewing black and white and color negatives in real time.

7. Viewfinder
For film shoots, especially large format. Now you can evaluate a possible frame without taking out the your camera, determine which lens is more suitable for a given scene, see the frame in black and white and in color.
All major film formats are available, the non-film part of the screen can be made hidden, and of course, you can take a photo that will be saved in the gallery.
One can zoom using fingers, on devices with several cameras, switching occurs automatically.
Focal lengths are switched by tapping on the current focal length indicator (upper right corner), formats - by tapping on the format indicator in the upper left corner of the screen.

8. Process Timer

Timer for the manure and printing of photographs. Light radiated by the device can lead to light, reduce the brightness of the screen to a minimum and be sure to test photosensitive materials before use.


9. Light Table

A light table for viewing transparent materials on the lumen, for example, films for evaluating the quality of the manure, when there is no more professional device at hand.


10. Exposure Meter

Measurement of exposure based on data from the device camera.


11. Spot Meter

Pointed light frozen (exposure in the reflected light).

## Key features

- Time calculator for film development
- Bellows extension exposure compensation
- 35mm format focal length conversion
- Developer and water proportion calculator
- Reciprocity failure exposure calculation
- Real-time negative viewer
- Film shoot viewfinder
- Process timer and light table

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-foto/id1440728210/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Отлично

*2026-02-06, version 9.3*

Отличное 
приложение. Ребята в теме того, что нужно фотографам, кто работает с плёнкой. В последнем обновлении спотметр глючит. А так я теперь постоянно пользуюсь этим приложением. Спасибо!

### 3/5 — Камера

*2026-01-28, version 9.2*

Пожалуйста, исправьте ошибку: фотографии, сделанные в камере в галерею не сохраняются. Камера подвисает и тупит. В предыдущей версии не было такой проблемы.

### 1/5 — how to save foto？

*2026-01-22, version 9.2*

按了拍照没办法存图，只能截图吗？

### 4/5 — Улучшение

*2025-08-25, version 9.0*

Пожалуйста, сделайте для экспонометра и спотметра низкие значения iso, для тех, кто снимает на медленные технические пленки и тот же коллодий или бумагу. Значение от 1 единицы было бы супер

### 5/5 — Hilfreich, praktisch, einfach

*2025-04-05, version 7.24*

Danke sehr. Toll.

### 5/5 — Просто супер ! Незаменимо при подборе оптики при выезде и отсмотре точек съёмок .

*2025-03-30, version 7.24*

И не нужно изобретать и искать про проявители и проявку плёнок ! Работа проделана огромная и очень профессионально

### 5/5 — für analogfotografierende super

*2024-04-19, version 7.24*

tolle kostenlose software. wichtige funktionen die analogfotografierende benötigen. und dann auch noch kostenlos 😎 leider wird die weitwinkelkamera beim iphone nicht genutzt beim sucher. so gibt's bei der 38mm linsen simulation der Lomo LC-A 120 balken bei der anzeige.

### 5/5 — Essential tool for film photographers!

*2023-11-09, version 7.24*

I use this app all the time to calculate the bellows extension factor of my large format camera. It is super easy to use!
I often do long exposures so the reciprocity tool is equally as useful. I just wish I could edit them or add custom films - some film stocks reciprocity times seem different than the film’s data sheet (but still close - like Ilford Ortho).

### 5/5 — Very good app

*2023-07-15, version 7.24*

I like this app very much. Unfortunately the viewfinder still does not work correctly on iPhone XS even now after many updates. Please make it work.

### 4/5 — Very good with little room to improve

*2021-12-11*

Please include KodakC41 films in reciprocity table ie Portra, Ektar and Ektachrome.

Also please have a calculation tab where user can input metered time and based on the reciprocity and filters and below extension, the app will give a recommended shutter time.

## Frequently asked questions about Art of Foto

### What is Art of Foto used for?

Art of Foto is a free application designed to assist film photographers with various calculations and tools. It helps with time compensation for film development, exposure adjustments due to bellows extension, and mixing film developers. It also includes a real-time negative viewer and a viewfinder for planning shots.

### Does Art of Foto have ads?

No, Art of Foto does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application with no ads to interrupt your workflow.

### What film formats does Art of Foto support?

Art of Foto supports all major film formats. The app allows you to select and view different formats within its viewfinder and other tools.

### Can Art of Foto measure exposure?

Yes, Art of Foto includes an Exposure Meter that measures exposure based on data from your device's camera. It also features a Spot Meter for measuring exposure in reflected light.

### Is Art of Foto available on Android?

Art of Foto is currently available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is not listed as being supported on Android platforms.

### How often is Art of Foto updated?

Art of Foto was last updated on January 30, 2026, with version 9.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

### What is the age rating for Art of Foto?

Art of Foto has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain any mature content.

### What are the key calculation features in Art of Foto?

Key calculation features include a time calculator for film development (including N- and N+ compensation), bellows extension exposure compensation, 35mm format conversion, developer proportion calculation, and reciprocity failure compensation for Schwarzschild effect.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.3 — 2026-01-30

iOS 26 saving fixed and other minor ones.

### 9.2 — 2025-12-26

- Added ISO 1 to Exposure-related modules
- In the Viewport module you can now mirror camera image horizontally and vertically, use second on-screen button to enter settings there
- Some minor fixes

### 9.1 — 2025-09-01

Four new modules: Exposure Meter, Spot Meter, Light Table and ProcessTimer!

Added Spanish localization.

### 9.0 — 2025-08-16

Four new modules: Exposure Meter, Spot Meter, Light Table and ProcessTimer!

Added Spanish localization.

### 7.24 — 2023-04-06

Fixed Camera photos not saving when spamming take picture button.

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