# PhotoBuddy > Photography calculator and camera remote control for iPhone and Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Frank Bauer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobuddy/id290785551 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Frank Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/290785554) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 8 MB - Languages: English, German - Released: 2019-01-31 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobuddy/id290785551/reviews.md ## What is PhotoBuddy? PhotoBuddy - your personal assistant in all photographic matters - was in your pocket from the very first iPhone. Get ready to have it on your wrist withe your very first Apple Watch. PhotoBuddy provides convenient ways to help professionals and amateurs calculate some of the most needed camera settings like Depth of Field, Diffraction the Angle of View or simple Exposure Calculations. With its large Database of different Camera Models and presets for Exposure or Color Temperature, PhotoBuddy is set up in seconds. The new Apple Watch App allows you to calculate Exposure or the Depth of Field on your wrist as a stand alone app or as a second screen that automatically syncs changes between your watch and your phone. PhotoBuddy also learned to control some Sony Camera Models (Cameras that understand the Sony Remote API like the Sony Alpha 6000) sending your DoF, Color Temperature or Exposure Settings directly to the camera. With the built in Remote View you can Touch Focus (if the camera supports it) and trigger your camera wirelessly. REVIEWS "There are a few apps with similar features on the App Store. I’ve tried a couple of them so far and I like PhotoBuddy best." (Terry White’s Tech Blog, App of the Week, 10/24/2008) ADDITIONAL CONTENT A brief Users Manual is available for download at the PhotoBuddy Website (http://iphone.ambertation.de/en/photobuddy/the_manual). You can check out our DoF Calculator (for the update Version 1.2) online before you buy at http://iphone.ambertation.de/photobuddy/dof FEATURES - Apple Watch App for DoF and Exposure - Sony Remote API Support (version 2.0 or higher) - Calculate Sunrise/Sunset and the moon phase - Determine the moon phase for any given date - Measure distances with the built in camera (1st Gen. iPhone only) - Built in exposure presets - Calculate exposure changes (f-number / shutter / iso) based on the reciprocity law - Calculate the Depth of Field (hyperfocal distance, near/far limit). Test the calculation online at http://iphone.ambertation.de/photobuddy/dof - Find the maximal distance a flash can light using a given aperture / iso - Calculate the minimal camera distance to fit objects of a given size on your photo - Set the white balance of your camera by a list of color temperatures for common lighting situations - Supports metric/imperial units - Supports full, half and third stop - Database of digital SLRs for simple setup (if your camera is not listed, you can simply choose the film size) - Database of common motion picture cameras - Custom Camera Settings (Film Size) - PhotoBuddy remembers all your settings. You to continue right where you left - Added Support for the new "Micro Four Thirds" Cameras as well as several new Models introduced at Photokina 2008 - CoC Calculator (based on desired print size, resolution and viewing distance) - Change the CoC multiplicator for your cameras to fit your needs - Support for ISO values up to 25600 - Bulb Timer: Allows you to take long exposure shots (up to 13 hours) in the bulb mode of your camera - Interactive DoF graphic (change the depth of field settings with a flick of your finger) - Bellows exposure compensation - Camera presets for Red One and Hasselblad - Angle of View Calculator - HDR Bracketing Calculator (determine correct shutter speeds for multiple exposures used for high dynamic range images - Quick camera selection ## Key features - Depth of Field calculator - Exposure calculations - Angle of View calculator - Sony camera remote control - Apple Watch app - Sunrise/Sunset and moon phase calculation - Built-in exposure presets ## Recent user reviews (10 of 80) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobuddy/id290785551/reviews.md ### 3/5 — It needs updating.. *2021-07-04, version 1.33* Great app if it’s day, but Niemeyer getting old in the tooth,,, ### 3/5 — GPS *2020-03-31* Installed and location tracking not working on my iPhone 11 Pro. ### 5/5 — Any chance having an update? *2019-12-29, version 1.33* Any chance having an update for the latest iOS? I love your application and used it A LOT. And now I can’t :( ### 3/5 — Not updated in 3 years *2019-10-16, version 1.33* Current cameras are not supported. Maybe the developer is no longer interested in maintaining the app. ### 4/5 — Love app best for s *2019-08-04* Anyway to switch to imperial on watch? ### 4/5 — Best all around, but camera database needs updated *2017-09-08* Most useful all around camera tool kit on the store, but it either needs a way to add cameras manually or update the database more often. I know the calculations for most everything are the same for my E-M1 Mark II (not listed) as for the original (listed), but it's still weird seeing the resolution listed wrong when checking things. ### 4/5 — Mavic Pro *2017-07-29* Very good app. I was also looking for Mavic Pro on here, to make calculations. Or, can I manually add it? ### 5/5 — DoF Calculator *2017-02-06* I mainly use this app for its depth of field calculator. It works great for this purpose! ### 3/5 — Where is Support? *2016-05-30, version 1.33* This could be a great app BUT... Frank, where are you? You seem to still be updating the app, but there is no link to your website, help or a user guide in the app itself. Using the App Store link gets me a site in German, but the link to an alternate English site doesn't work. The product is listed under iPhone-only apps on the App Store, and is flagged as "iPhone" on your website, but the Compatibility line in the App Store PhotoBuddy entry shows iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app runs on my iPad 3, using location services, but on my iPad Mini 4 it never asks permission to use my location, so I cannot turn on the Tracking slider in the app. Why is there an Edit button on the "More" page? On the screen displayed when you tap Edit, tapping on any of the non-greyed-out items just makes the icons jump, but nothing happens. On your website you show a version 1.3.5 (on the App Store it's 1.3.3) but if on the Entwicklung page I tap the mehr... under the PhotoBuddy 1.3.5 item, it just takes me back to the Wilkommen page. Is there possibly help info on the target page that I just can't get to? We need a presence in the English world so we can get support, please. I'd really like to use this app, but can't invest the time until I know it's status. Thanks! ### 5/5 — The one photo app that's a must have *2016-04-02* This app has replaced a few I had on my iPhone. The tool set is excellent. The DOF with a integrated camera database shared with exposure and sunset/sun are all a huge help. The interface is clean and uncluttered. The bottom the app with icons is well thought out based on progression one uses before taking the shot. Great app. ## Frequently asked questions about PhotoBuddy ### What does PhotoBuddy do? PhotoBuddy acts as a personal photography assistant, providing tools to calculate essential camera settings such as Depth of Field, Angle of View, and Exposure. It also offers features for controlling compatible Sony cameras remotely and includes a database of camera models and presets. ### What are the key features of PhotoBuddy? Key features include a Depth of Field calculator, exposure calculations, Angle of View calculator, Sony camera remote control with live view, an Apple Watch app for on-the-go calculations, sunrise/sunset and moon phase tracking, and a database of camera models with custom settings. ### How much does PhotoBuddy cost? Based on the provided information, PhotoBuddy is a paid application. There are no mentions of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for core functionality. ### What devices is PhotoBuddy compatible with? PhotoBuddy is available for iPhone and also has a companion app for Apple Watch. Some features, like remote camera control, are specifically for compatible Sony camera models that support the Sony Remote API. ### Who would benefit from using PhotoBuddy? Both professional photographers and amateur enthusiasts can benefit from PhotoBuddy. It's particularly useful for those who frequently need to calculate complex camera settings like depth of field or hyperfocal distance, or who want the convenience of remote camera control. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.33 — 2016-04-08 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. + Fixed Crash with certain Olympus Models + Added new Camera Models + Added ability to update the camera database without updating the App. Simply click "Update" on the camera selection view. Changes from 1.32: + Updated Camera Database + Fixed Problem where location Services did not work + Minor Bugfixes ### 1.32 — 2016-03-31 + Updated Camera Database + Fixed Problem where location Services did not work + Minor Bugfixes ### 1.31 — 2015-07-02 Minor Bugfixes ### 1.30 — 2015-04-27 + New Camera Models + Support for Apple Watch + Support for Sony Remote API ### 1.21 — 2014-06-01 + Fixed some Olympus Camera Models + Fixed some minor bugs ## Apps similar to PhotoBuddy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Custom Video Uploader for Vine - Upload custom videos to Vine from your camera roll](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-video-uploader-for-vine-upload-custom-videos-to-vine-from-your-camera-roll/id870382600) | 3.2 (10) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Recreate - the Then & Now Camera App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recreate-the-then-and-now-camera-app/id946092340) | 1.7 (15) | $0.99 | Photo & Video | | [Video Rotation: Flip and rotate videos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-rotation-flip-and-rotate-videos/id904379060) | 3.5 (10) | $0.99 | Photo & Video | | [Video Sketch - Cartoon & Paper Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-sketch-cartoon-and-paper-camera/id912542240) | 3.0 (29) | $0.99 | Photo & Video | | [OEX Equinox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oex-equinox/id1175321300) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [Light Magick](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-magick/id827111620) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Frank Bauer - [LightMeter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmeter/id320768222) All apps by Frank Bauer: https://appshunter.io/developer/290785554 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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