Best Filter Simulation alternatives: apps like Filter Simulation

4.6(5 ratings)

Free

Easily track the status of your large format film holders. This dedicated app focuses solely on managing your film sheets, offering simple data saving and reloading to ensure your information persists. Designed for large format photographers, it's straightforward to use.

ProFilm Meter by Scott Henderson

Strong Contender

5.0(3 ratings)

$14.99

This app acts as a comprehensive light meter and exposure toolkit for film photographers. It supports various film formats and calculates complex exposure adjustments like reciprocity failure and bellows compensation. Features include real-time metering, film stock libraries, and flash metering.

GrayZone - Light Meter by Massimiliano Schenetti

Zone System Spot Light Meter

Worth Considering

Film Photography Viewfinder

2.8(5 ratings)

$2.99

This app acts as a precise light meter for photographers, allowing you to measure light in specific areas of your scene. It helps achieve consistent exposure and accurate tonal representation, especially in challenging lighting conditions.

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App for analogue photographers

Digital viewfinder with custom focal lengthsLight meter with reciprocity failure compensationExposure log book

This app provides a digital viewfinder and light meter for film photographers. It includes tools for exposure calculation, reciprocity failure, depth of field, and format conversion, supporting various film formats.

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Repeatable exposure & contrast

Darkroom Assistant

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lightmeter with reciprocity

Pinhole Assist

$2.99

This app acts as a light meter and exposure calculator for various photographic techniques, including pinhole, view camera, and wet-plate. It offers features like reciprocity compensation, built-in timers, and the ability to save camera and film settings.

Light meter with spot and incident meteringExposure calculation with reciprocity compensationBuilt-in exposition timer and bubble level

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paid

Frames: Film Photography Log

Track Analog Shots & EXIF Data

Log shot settings and EXIF dataAttach reference images to framesOrganize film rolls, cameras, and lenses

This app helps film photographers meticulously log every detail of their analog shots. It allows you to record frame settings, attach reference images, and organize your entire film library. The companion Mac app can embed this logged data directly into your scanned negatives as EXIF metadata.

free with in-app purchases

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LFTools

For Film Photographers

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Long exposures without failure

Reciprocity Plus

$1.99

This app simplifies long exposure photography calculations for both digital and analog cameras. It includes a vast library of filter effects and reciprocity charts, allowing users to design or modify their own. A built-in timer ensures accurate exposure timing even when the app is not in use.

Long exposure calculation29 filter effects (CTO, CTB, ND, etc.)110+ reciprocity charts

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f/ Tools: Photo Calculator

Best photography calculator

$3.99

This photography tool offers a suite of calculators for concepts like depth of field, print resolution, and flash exposure. It helps users visually grasp complex photographic principles with integrated help and a glossary. The app also includes a camera bag feature with lens limits.

Graphic depth of field calculatorGraphic Airy disc calculatorGraphic format calculator

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paid