CamPlot Director's Viewfinder

CamPlot Director's Viewfinder

Real Cine Cameras & Lenses

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 1, 2026
  • September 8, 2026
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Simulate professional cinema cameras and lenses on your iPhone. Accurately view shots with real sensor geometry, a vast lens kit, and live LUT grading. Scout locations with sun path and LiDAR distance.

Simulates real cinema camera bodies and sensors
Extensive lens kit with primes and zooms
Live LUT grading with 200+ cinema looks
Sun path visualization for location scouting
LiDAR distance measurement on Pro iPhones
Organized library of all captures and scans
Exportable shot lists with QR codes
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What's New in CamPlot Director's Viewfinder

1.7.4

September 8, 2026

THE SUN AND THE MOON, ON THE SHOT The sun path now stands on true north and a real lens projection, so the arc lands where the sun actually is in the frame — on the ultra-wide as well as the main lens. The moon joins it, with its own arc across the full 24 hours and a disc showing tonight's phase. Show the sun, the moon, or both. If the compass reads off, hold the sun button, choose Align, and tap the sun. LONG EXPOSURE, OUT TO 30 SECONDS The Photo shutter now runs past a second: 2, 4, 8 and on to 30. iPhone will not hold a shutter open longer than a second, so the finder stacks the frames in linear light and adds them, the way the night-sky apps do it. The exposure builds on the glass while you watch, and the finished still goes through the same LUT and white balance as any other capture. THE ZOOM RIDES THE CAMERA ITSELF Focal length is now handed to the camera, which picks the glass, instead of switching lenses in steps. Boundaries feel continuous. When a focal length can only be reached by cropping, the lens tag says DIGITAL, so you always know what you are looking at. Settings → General → Labs holds the way back for this release. SMALLER THINGS Cinematic switches itself off after a capture and after five minutes, with a toast saying so — it costs you the long lens and the manual focus ring, and it was too easy to leave on. The record button is a plain red disc now. Torch is called Light; CP primes are Native. iOS Larger Text no longer breaks the layout. And in video, automatic shutter stops at 360° even with slow shutter switched on — the slow rungs are for a shutter you are holding.

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User reviews

Excellent tool!

Loving this app so much. Finding it incredibly useful and easy to navigate. Thank you!

Side Effect. GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY!

Great director’s viewfinder tool, but the shocking side effect is that I don’t use my camera app anymore. This is much better.

Finally having fun shooting with my phone

Feels like shooting on a Canon or Sony, especially when using LUTs. Image quality is much better than the built in iOS camera app and the controls are easy to navigate, especially if you’re used to using pro cameras. Lately I haven’t been taking my DSLR with me cause it’s so big, but since I don’t typically like the look of iPhone photos, I don’t end up shooting photos at all. But the photos I’m taking with this app actually look so good that I finally want to go out and shoot with my phone
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The directors vision made easy!

Having a clear visual reference for camera positioning saves countless hours of back-and-forth between departments during setup. Any production looking to keep its teams aligned will find this an essential part of the workflow.

You will never use your phone camera again.

This app is so incredibly versatile it’s insane. Amateur or professional, doesn’t matter, this app gives you so much flexibility to create amazing video and photos. This is the one creators have been waiting for!!!!

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FAQ

What cameras does CamPlot Director's Viewfinder simulate?

CamPlot Director's Viewfinder simulates popular cinema cameras such as ARRI Alexa, Sony FX6 and Venice, RED Komodo, Canon C-series, and DJI Ronin 4D. It also allows you to select sensor sizes like Full Frame, Super 35, or MFT.

Can I use my own lenses in CamPlot Director's Viewfinder?

Yes, you can add your own prime and zoom lenses to the app. If you sign in to CamPlot, your project's lens inventory will appear automatically.

Does CamPlot Director's Viewfinder have ads?

No, CamPlot Director's Viewfinder is ad-free. The app is free to try with basic features, and subscriptions unlock additional content and functionality.

How does the sun path feature work in CamPlot Director's Viewfinder?

The sun path feature uses your iPhone's location and compass to draw the sun's arc over your framed shot for any given date. This helps you determine the optimal time for golden hour.

What are the subscription options for CamPlot Director's Viewfinder?

CamPlot offers two subscription tiers: CamPlot Plus ($29.99/year or $3.99/month) and CamPlot Max ($49.99/year or $4.99/month). These unlock all cameras, lens kits, LUTs, and advanced features.

How often is CamPlot Director's Viewfinder updated?

The app was last updated on September 8, 2026, with version 1.7.4. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with updates addressing new features and improvements.

What devices are supported by CamPlot Director's Viewfinder?

CamPlot Director's Viewfinder is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. For LiDAR distance measurement, a Pro iPhone model is required.

How can I export my shot lists from CamPlot Director's Viewfinder?

You can export your shot lists as a PDF contact sheet. This includes the frame, its name, its readings, and a QR code that links to its location in Apple or Google Maps.