# Sunny - Light Meter — Film Photography Exposure Tool

> Film photography light meter with advanced exposure modes and customizable settings. (iPhone/iPad app by Trevor Welsh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-light-meter/id6781954982 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trevor Welsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629778950)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-light-meter/id6781954982/reviews.md

## What is Sunny?

Sunny provides accurate exposure readings to ensure your shadows are preserved and your highlights are rich - whether you’re shooting 35mm film or medium format.

Features
- Four Exposure Modes: Seamlessly switch between Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter Priority (Tv), Auto (A), and full Manual (M).
- Dual Metering Systems: Use the Average Meter for quick ambient readings, or switch to the ultra-precise Spot Meter to lock onto specific zones and contrast levels.
- Gear Customization: Set minimum and maximum values to match your lens apertures and camera shutter speeds.
- Focal Length Matching: Add custom focal lengths to match your lens, ranging from 13mm-200mm.
- Save Your Settings (Exif Logger): Snap a reference photo through the app to automatically save your exposure settings, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and approximate GPS location data to your camera roll for later use.

Why Sunny?
- Custom Metering Engine: Built from the ground up, Sunny's metering engine was programmed and calibrated against professional equipment.
- Efficiency: Sunny uses as little battery life as possible to ensure you are not left stranded.
- Real Time Feedback: Various metric overlays provide you with instant feedback on your scene.
- Film Friendly Workflow: Built specifically to help you nail exposure on high-latitude color negative or slide film.

*Subscription or purchase required for certain modes and features*

Privacy Policy: https://sunnymeter.app/privacy
Terms of Service: https://sunnymeter.app/terms

## Key features

- Four Exposure Modes (Av, Tv, A, M)
- Dual Metering Systems (Average, Spot)
- Gear Customization
- Focal Length Matching
- Save Settings (Exif Logger)
- Custom Metering Engine
- Real-Time Feedback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunny Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Sunny Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunny Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Sunny

### What is Sunny used for?

Sunny is a light meter app designed to help film photographers achieve accurate exposures. It provides real-time readings and various metering modes to ensure your photos are correctly exposed, preserving shadow and highlight detail.

### What are the different exposure modes in Sunny?

Sunny offers four exposure modes: Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter Priority (Tv), Auto (A), and full Manual (M). This allows users to choose the level of control they want over their camera settings.

### Does Sunny have ads?

No, Sunny does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for certain modes and features.

### How accurate is Sunny's metering engine?

Sunny's metering engine was programmed and calibrated against professional equipment, aiming for high accuracy. It provides real-time feedback with various metric overlays to assist users in achieving precise exposures.

### What are the subscription options for Sunny?

Sunny offers two subscription plans: Sunny Pro Monthly for $2.99 and Sunny Pro Annual for $14.99. These subscriptions unlock certain modes and features within the app.

### Can I save my exposure settings with Sunny?

Yes, Sunny features an Exif Logger that allows you to snap a reference photo. This automatically saves your exposure settings, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and approximate GPS location to your camera roll.

### What devices is Sunny compatible with?

Sunny is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Sunny updated?

The latest version of Sunny, 2.0.0, was released on August 11, 2026, indicating active development. Users can expect regular updates to improve functionality and add new features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-08-19

Visual enhancements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-11

The latest for Sunny:
- Full app redesign
- New app icon and logo
- New shutter speed min/max limits
- Streamlined custom focal lengths
- Clearer out-of-range warnings
- Captures save to a Sunny photo album

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-11

Visual enhancements and bug fixes.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-07

Bug fixes and visual enhancements.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-06

No release notes.

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All apps by Trevor Welsh: https://appshunter.io/developer/1629778950

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