Light Meter - FilmBox

Light Meter - FilmBox

Rangefinder, DOF & Flash

5 ratings
27 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 20, 2026
  • September 15, 2026

Features

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This app helps film photographers precisely measure light, distance, and depth of field before taking a shot. It offers tools for exposure evaluation, flash calculation, and reciprocity failure compensation, with advanced features available via a one-time purchase.

Light metering
Zone metering
Flash calculator
Reciprocity failure compensation
Distance meter (LiDAR)
Depth of field calculator
Gear library
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What's New in Light Meter

1.7.1

September 15, 2026

New Features: 1. Tutorial for Zone Metering. 2. Custom settings for Zone Metering. 3. Face detection added to Zone Metering. 4. Visual guide lines connecting the Zone Metering preview labels to the zone scale. 5. Zone Metering now supports framing and metering with wide-angle lenses, ensuring a full experience for your camera's wide-angle optics. 6. Option to configure a quick-access shortcut to Zone Metering via a tap in the app. Fixes: 1. Fixed an issue where the spot metering label failed to display on the EV scale on certain iOS versions. 2. Fixed an issue where reciprocity failure compensation (based on lookup tables) was not displayed correctly for certain film types in Zone Metering. 3. Fixed an issue where the viewfinder image would darken after automatic metering completion on certain HLG-compatible camera models.

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User reviews

你好,快门速度测试功能对照接好原气件,点测试没有反应

如题

Response from developer

可能和耳机孔转接器有关,用支持苹果的转接器试试,不用原厂的

很值!

分区测光必学的,自动化省了不少事儿,很方便。库存整理也是很好用的统计工具

功能强大

功能强大,有点贵!

手机是14pro

没有log也没法打开宽容度功能,测点之后ev标尺不会显示测点的标记啊,都看不到测点的标记,要调整都没法调啊

Response from developer

你好,很抱歉对您的使用产生影响,目前已知是部分ios版本产生的bug ,下个版本会着重修复这个bug,目前可以尝试更新到最新的ios版本解决。

用是蛮好用的,但我会闪退

别的都正常,分区测光一点开就闪退。没购买之前是不会闪退的,购买之后就闪退了,是什么原因能解决吗?

Response from developer

你好,很抱歉对您的使用造成了影响现在已经在1.7.0版本修复了这个问题

FAQ

What is FilmBox?

FilmBox is a photography toolkit designed for film photographers. It provides essential tools like a light meter, distance meter, and depth of field calculator to help users achieve precise shots before pressing the shutter.

What are the free features of FilmBox?

The free version of FilmBox includes a basic light meter, distance meter, flash calculator, depth of field calculator, reciprocity failure compensation, and a full gear library.

What does FilmBox Pro offer?

FilmBox Pro, available as a one-time purchase, unlocks advanced features such as dual-mode professional metering (SDR and Apple Log modes), LiDAR distance meter, and spot metering for enhanced accuracy and precision.

What hardware is required for FilmBox Pro features?

Pro features like Apple Log Mode require iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or newer. The LiDAR Distance Meter requires an iPhone with a LiDAR Scanner, such as iPhone 12 Pro/Max and newer Pro models.

Does FilmBox collect user data?

No, FilmBox strictly respects user privacy. All calculations are performed locally on the device, and no personal data is collected or uploaded.

How often is FilmBox updated?

The latest version, 1.4.4, was released on March 20, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to the application.

What is the age rating for FilmBox?

FilmBox has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in photography.

Is FilmBox available on Android?

Based on the provided data, FilmBox is currently only supported on iPhones, as indicated by the 'iphone' value in the 'supportedDevices' field.