# Depth Of Field Calculator — user reviews > 67 indexed App Store user reviews of Depth Of Field Calculator by Essence Computing, rated 4.60/5 from 44 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depth-of-field-calculator/id356339910/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depth-of-field-calculator/id356339910.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 34 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Depth Of Field Calculator? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and accurate calculations - 👍 Simple and intuitive interface - 💡 Very helpful for understanding DoF - 👍 Great for planning shots - 👍 Good value for money (for some) - 💡 Supports many camera models - 🚀 Quick developer response - 👍 Clear and understandable results - 💡 Useful for portrait work - 💡 Helps avoid blurred images - 👍 Easy to use - 💡 Valuable tool for hyperfocal distance - 👍 Works well - 💡 Great learning tool for students - 👍 Elegant interface - 👍 Straightforward and effective **Cons** - 💰 Many in-app purchases required - 👎 Poor design and spelling errors - 👎 App crashes on iPhone 6+ - 👎 Inconsistent UI for text entry - 👎 Results not always in desired units - 👎 Camera list not always up-to-date - 👎 Wastes screen real estate - 👎 Requires extra payments for basic functions - 👎 Not all cameras listed - 👎 No explanation of key terms - 👎 Does not work for some users - 👎 Paid twice for different devices - 👎 Inconsistent unit conversion - 👎 Missing some camera models - 👎 Inaccurate at close distances with fast lenses - 👎 Icon could be better **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on iPhone 6+ - In-app purchases for exif data crash - App asks to buy or restore purchase even after buying - Unit conversion does not convert values - Switching from feet to meters does not convert values - Fields for text entry are inconsistent - Results not always in desired units (e.g., 0.07 feet) - Some fields drop cursor, others highlight text **Most requested features** - Add Nikon Z8 to camera list - Add Mamiya 7 to camera list - Add Nikon D5500 to camera list - Add Canon 5D Mark IV to camera list - Add Hasselblad H5D-50, H6D-100, Canon R5 to camera list - Add Olympus XZ-1 to camera list - Add Canon T3i to camera list - Add Panasonic HD HMC150 to camera list - Add DMC-TS2 to camera list - Add Canon T2i to camera list - Add specialty Panasonic HD HMC150 video camera - Add shot sizes for different lens types with a person inside - Provide explanation of distance to enter and circle of confusion - Suggest f-stop based on required DoF - Convert units consistently (feet to meters and vice versa) - List film/sensor sizes instead of just cameras - Add a mm slider for focal length with live updating - Improve UI for camera selection (smaller footprint) - Make all text entry fields consistent (highlight and replace) - Projected distance in feet AND inches (e.g., 3 feet, 6 inches) - Add exposure app for lighting issues ## Newest reviews (15 of 67) ### 4/5 — Nikon Z8 *2023-11-14, version 1.8.18* Could you please add the Nikon Z8 to your camera list. ### 3/5 — Before you buy make sure the company is still in business *2021-08-22, version 1.8.14* I like the depth of field calculator and would give it five stars. However, the app developer’s site couldn’t be found when I was trying to ask about paying for but not receiving an add on program. ### 5/5 — Very Useful *2017-06-06, version 1.7.0* This is a great reference app for me when I plan to shoot wide open. ### 5/5 — Beaut app. *2017-06-03, version 1.7.0* I use this all the time. ### 4/5 — Useful *2017-05-19, version 1.7.0* I I find this tool helpful in defining the limits of my indoor shots ### 3/5 — Was a great app.... *2017-02-26, version 1.6.11* This has a an awesome app! But no update for the canon 5d mark IV. Ugh!! ### 5/5 — Depth of field calc *2016-12-08, version 1.6.11* A great app, very well designed and one I hope will take my photography to the next level. ### 5/5 — Simple to use *2016-07-18, version 1.6.10* The app downloaded in seconds and learning how to use it wasn't much longer. The app supports all of my cameras (Canon and Fuji) as well as many others. No complaints yet, I would recommend it. ### 5/5 — Elegantly Simplistic Functionality *2016-06-02, version 1.6.10* Simple and intuitive interface. Easy to get the critical info you need without wading through a lot of clutter. Interface allows direct entry of exact values unlike many of the others that use wheel and charts that never seem to have the value you need. After evaluating several similar apps this is the one I use. Asked developer a question and he responded quickly. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Simple, clear, and it works *2016-05-29, version 1.6.10* Not much to say other than it gets the job done. This app can be customized for each make and model of camera body and for each focal length. Very easy to switch between feet and meters, depending on how you think. ### 5/5 — Very happy customer *2015-11-18, version 1.6.6* Easy to use and a very logical layout. This is my 2nd DoF calculator. I bought this one because I was unhappy with my original purchase (DOFMaster). Once you configure the app with your camera type, you then put in the Distance ( ft/in/meters/mm) , type in the Fstop and Focal length of your lens and up pops the Depth of Field in a graphical illustration. Works every time! ### 3/5 — Ok app. *2015-02-19, version 1.6.3* This application is useful and comes in handy during shoots. It would be great if the author could include shot sizes for different lens type with a person inside of it for reference. On iPhone 6 and plus there is plenty of unused real estate to implement that. Thank you. ### 3/5 — Good but not quite up to date and in app purchases for exif data crash *2014-11-07, version 1.6.1* Good but not quite up to date and in app purchases for exif data crash on iPhone 6+. ### 5/5 — Outstanding App! *2014-07-01, version 1.5.6* I use this app when shooting with an old Leica IIIf with a 50mm lens. The rangefinder is quite a bother to use, so I often manually set the distance and then use the app to see if the object I'm shooting will be within the DOF of the f-stop I'm using. So far it's been spot on, which is very good as film and processing can be quite expensive. ### 5/5 — Dof app *2014-03-30, version 1.5.6* Excellent app. Use it a lot. Nice one. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Disappointment *2017-12-14, version 1.7.0* If you want to use the single feature of choosing your camera then pay for this. Every other option is an in app purchase. You could just make the app cost what you assume each feature is worth so it’s actually useful. Wasted my money. ### 1/5 — Crappy app *2017-04-08, version 1.6.11* Very crappy app, poor design + spelling errors. you also have to pay more for additional features... 👎👎👎 ### 1/5 — Depth of field calculator *2016-03-24, version 1.6.10* I have recently purchased this App, but there is no reference to the Nikon D5500. Can you add this so I can use the App. Thanks ### 1/5 — Rip off *2015-05-21, version 1.6.3* If you want to buy this app then be prepared to spend a little more than $6. You start by paying for the app then every extra function is an addition. Look for something else. ### 1/5 — Extra payments *2014-05-05, version 1.5.6* This app demands extra payments for relatively basic functions to work. Sorry I made the initial payment even though it was cheap. ### 1/5 — Not working *2013-12-01, version 1.5.4* Can't get this to work at all! Keeps asking me to buy or restore purchase even though I have just bought it. Maybe it's because of ios7, I don't know, but very poor as far as my experience of it goes. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2012-08-26, version 1.4.2* This is awful - completely awful I want a refund! How do I get one ? ### 1/5 — Does not work *2011-10-04* Does not work at all. Tried with all kind of setups. Sad.. ### 1/5 — Dissatisfied *2011-09-21, version 1.2.10* Didn't have my cannon t3i listed. Should be able to view camera list before purchase! ### 1/5 — Incomplete buying info *2011-03-10, version 1.2.5* I'm sure this is a very good app- if it had my camera listed! This is the second of this kind app I've purchased that does not provide more up front info about the kinds of cameras included in the dataset. I use a hasselblad h2 with a phase one p25+ back ....maybe the developers of these apps could let interested buyers know if data will be included for these camera systems before we commit to buying... My $.02 All the best d ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Lightning fast customer service! *2021-04-29, version 1.8.13* After getting the DoF app, I found out that it did not list my primary cameras - Hasselblad H5D-50, Hasselblad H6D-100 and Canon R5! Expecting the typical no-reply to a customer service inquiry, I was shocked and delighted to get an email WITHIN DAYS from Jim Chapple saying the cameras had been added. Wow! 😀 Thank you for top-notch customer service. And by the way, the app is fantastic, too! Knowing your DoF on portrait work, especially with medium format and telephoto lenses, is of paramount importance in creating sharper images. ### 5/5 — Clear, fast and accurate *2020-03-16, version 1.8.10* Many apps, some costing substantially more, perform this function, however this app is berg fast and clear to use. It also displays the result in a manner that is clearly understandable. ### 5/5 — Nice app—simple, clean, effective *2019-10-03, version 1.8.5* I thought about running DOF charts for my new Nikon Z6 using Excel. Then I found this app. For $.99, I saved several hours of work (and got an easier-to-use product). The app is simple, intuitive, yields clear results and is a very handy tool to have no further away than your phone when you’re setting up a shot. Nice job. ### 5/5 — Exceptionally helpful app *2019-09-21, version 1.8.5* This is my favorite iPhone photography related app. It eliminated the need for homemade cheat sheets with just a limited number of situations. I recommend it as a particularly instructive guide for those seeking a better understanding of depth of field effects of lens and camera settings. ### 5/5 — Does what it says on the tin *2019-04-27, version 1.8.4* Could you please add Mamiya 7 to the camera list. ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-03-30, version 1.8.3* Love this app. It’s simple to use. Only question I have is. I have a crop sensor camera so when I enter the focal length do I enter the lenses focal length or the 35 mm equivalent. For example. Fiji 10-24 I I am shooting at 10mm do I enter 10 or 15mm ### 5/5 — Does what your high-priced camera doesn't *2018-09-25, version 1.8.1* Depth of field is vital to a picture's success, but largely overlooked by even the most expensive cameras. Autofocus will find something in the viewfinder that will be in focus, and with most cameras you can choose what point must me in focus. But getting that point in focus will only lead to disappointment if something else important is out of focus. Depth of Field Calculator allows you to specify your camera, and then to enter the distance to your point of interest (generally pretty easy to estimate closely enough), your f/stop aperture, and the focal length of your lens. Bingo, back comes the closest point that will be in focus and the furthest. Better yet, if you current settings don't produc a result you need (e.g., a foreground point in focus as well as the horizon), the inexpensive add-in Depth of Field Variants allows you to see how the results change with a tabular range of different distances, or apertures, or lens lengths. Your first few exercises may take a minute or so. But surprisingly soon you'll get a feel for things, and can zero in on the result you want very quickly. No more coming back from a far away vacation with that distant mountain range blurred in your favorite picture, or your wife's face in the foreground a blob. ### 5/5 — Brilliant, very helpful. *2017-09-09, version 1.7.0* Great app. ### 5/5 — Helpful *2017-06-23, version 1.7.0* Quick solutions to dog issues. ### 5/5 — Great *2017-06-14, version 1.7.0* Works well. Simple and clear --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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