# Smartfinder StandAlone — IBE Director's Viewfinder > Director's viewfinder app for camera and lens selection, shot visualization, and location scouting. (iPhone/iPad app by IB/E optics GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartfinder-standalone/id1488714615 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [IB/E optics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443509667) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.1 · 15 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-01-10 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartfinder-standalone/id1488714615/reviews.md ## What is Smartfinder StandAlone? Turn your iPhone into a professional Director’s Finder with the new Smartfinder app. Directors and Cinematographers of major motion pictures use expensive devices to determine the appropriate lens for most setups. The Smartfinder app lets you find the best camera and lens combination simply with an iPhone. It displays exactly how the shot will look. The Smartfinder app helps you match or check continuity of shots you took at an earlier time. As an educational tool, the Smartfinder app visually demonstrates the interaction of all the cameras and lenses available today. Sunrise, sunset and GPS data make the Smartfinder app an essential tool for scouting locations and planning when to shoot where. As a must-have pre-production companion, the app also records extensive metadata for every setup. The Smartfinder app offers many additional features: - Choose your camera and lens parameters from a huge database containing more than 12 camera manufacturers, 730 sensor modes, with more than 50 lens companies and 2400 lenses. You can also add your own custom setups. - The Smartfinder app will calculate numerous useful optical values. Just enter the focus distance and the software will immediately display: horizontal and vertical field of view, depth of field, hyperfocal distance, near-point and far-point. - Share your shots around the world with friends and colleagues via email, social media, messaging apps, etc. - Add framelines and customize them as you like. Change the aspect ratio, scaling, frame style, color and other settings. - Save your photos or videos and organize the media files in a project / scene library that is easy to edit and re-name. Best of all, the Smartfinder app is amazingly simple. Just choose a camera, make a lens choice and begin. Privacy-Policy: https://www.ibe-optics.com/en/privacy-statement Terms of Use: https://www.ibe-optics.com/en/products/cine/smartfinder/smartfinder-stand-alone-app/smartfinder-stand-alone-app-10628 ## Key features - Camera and lens selection from extensive database - Shot visualization and continuity matching - Location scouting with GPS and sun data - Optical value calculations (FOV, DOF, hyperfocal) - Customizable framelines and aspect ratios - Project/scene library for media organization - Metadata recording for setups ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Smartfinder | $2.49 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartfinder-standalone/id1488714615/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Scam *2021-03-25* The app is free but as soon as you download it and open it, it asks you to subscribe for £2.79/month, and you can’t use it unless you pay. ### 1/5 — Stay away *2020-03-02* You download it since it’s “free “ but as soon as you try to select a camera it charges you $2.99 for a monthly subscription. Then you find out that the camera and lenses selection is small. It claims to have a large selection but not much dslr or mirrorless bodies and few lenses. ## Frequently asked questions about Smartfinder StandAlone ### What is Smartfinder used for? Smartfinder is used by directors and cinematographers to simulate camera and lens combinations, visualize shots, plan locations with sunrise/sunset data, and record metadata for pre-production. ### Does Smartfinder have ads? No, Smartfinder does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for additional features or subscription plans. ### What cameras and lenses are supported by Smartfinder? Smartfinder supports over 12 camera manufacturers, 730 sensor modes, and more than 50 lens companies with 2400 lenses. Users can also add custom setups. ### Can I calculate optical values with Smartfinder? Yes, Smartfinder can calculate optical values such as horizontal and vertical field of view, depth of field, hyperfocal distance, and near/far points based on focus distance. ### How does Smartfinder help with location scouting? Smartfinder includes sunrise, sunset, and GPS data, making it an essential tool for scouting locations and planning optimal shooting times and positions. ### What are the subscription options for Smartfinder? Smartfinder offers a subscription plan for $2.49 per month, providing access to premium features or extended functionality. ### Is Smartfinder available on Android devices? Based on the provided data, Smartfinder is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Compatibility with Android is not specified. ### How often is Smartfinder updated? The latest version of Smartfinder is 1.1.3, which was last updated on April 19, 2022. Update frequency can vary based on developer releases. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.3 — 2022-04-19 Bug fixes and improvements. iPhone 13 series support given. ### 1.1.2 — 2022-01-28 Bug fixes and improvements. iPhone 11 & iPhone 12 series Support given. ### 1.1.1 — 2021-09-09 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1 — 2020-05-19 iPhone 11, iPhone 11Pro & iPhone 11Pro Max support given and Bug fixing and improvement. ### 1.0 — 2020-01-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Smartfinder StandAlone | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CameraKit: Camera Tools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993) | 4.7 (318) | Free | Photo & Video | | [LensAgent Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lensagent-pro/id1002932122) | 3.8 (17) | Free | Photo & Video | | [FinderKit: Viewfinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finderkit-viewfinder/id1634870713) | 5.0 (11) | Free | Photo & Video | | [LensKit: Lens Tools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746) | 4.9 (54) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Art of Foto](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-foto/id1440728210) | 4.8 (16) | Free | Photo & Video | | [CineLenses](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinelenses/id1237505707) | 2.6 (22) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by IB/E optics GmbH - [Smartfinder pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartfinder-pro/id1443509668) All apps by IB/E optics GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/1443509667 ## Related topics [stand-alone](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stand-alone) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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