# The Photographer's Transit — Visual Field of View Planning

> Map-based shot planner for outdoor photographers with field of view simulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Crookneck Consulting LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-photographers-transit/id668449546 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Crookneck Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366195673)
- Category: Photo & Video, Navigation
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 3.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-photographers-transit/id668449546/reviews.md

## What is The Photographer's Transit?

Visual field-of-view calculator and shot planner for outdoor photographers.

The Photographer's Transit ("Photo Transit") is a map-based shot planning tool for outdoor photographers who use interchangeable lens cameras (such as SLRs). Plan the best possible camera, lenses and shooting locations for your photo trip or assignment using the sophisticated built-in field of view simulator.

Photo Transit includes detailed elevation profile information so you can scout your sightlines ahead of time, and check whether your planned focal length will capture your subject. Photo Transit's vertical field of view chart lets you see if your subject will be visible or obstructed by the local terrain.

Create projects containing detailed shot lists, including camera and subject location, height above the ground, pitch, orientation and focal length. Share your planned shots with colleagues and friends via email and social media, or export them as KML for use in your favourite GPS app.

With a rich feature set including Google Street View, and offline maps and elevation data, and a choice of elevation data sources, The Photographer's Transit is a powerful tool for any photographer who likes to be well prepared.

Key features: 

- Define your own camera and lens kits
- 5 available map types, including 2 offline map choices
- Adjustable field of view map overlay
- Google Street View camera control
- Elevation profile from camera to subject location
- Apparent altitude profile to visualize the effect of local terrain
- Find and save your favorite locations
- Shot lists and projects
- Integrates with TPE (The Photographer's Ephemeris)
- Sample project with example shots and reference photos

Sharing + Export:

- Twitter, Facebook, Message
- View in Safari
- Email Shot
- Email Project
- Add shot to calendar
- Import/export locations
- All sharing options include link to website so you can freely share your photo plans with friends and colleagues

Advanced features: 

- Teleconverter support
- Add custom sensor/film type
- Show field of view for multiple prime lenses
- Simulate lens zoom directly
- Camera-subject distance, bearing, altitude
- Camera orientation, pitch and height above ground
- Subject height above ground
- Map tilt and rotate, autorotate
- Magnetic north option
- Multiple elevation data sources available (Google, SRTM1, SRTM3, AsterGDEM, GTOPO30)
- SRTM1, SRTM3, AsterGDEM and GTOPO30 elevation data is saved for offline use
- KML project and shot export

Available map types include: 

- Google Maps Standard, Hybrid, Terrain 
- OpenCycleMap Topographic (available offline)
- OpenStreetMap (available offline)

Note: 

- This app is designed for photographers using interchangeable lens cameras (e.g. SLR, Micro 4/3rds, Medium/Large format film)
- Maps and elevation-based calculations require a data connection unless an offline data source is used
- Maps and elevation data must be viewed while connected to the internet in order to be saved for later use offline
- Not all map types and elevation data sources are available offline
- Topographic map data is available only between 60°N and 47°S 
- Overlay maps are not always available for the highest zoom levels 
- Topographic maps courtesy of OpenCycleMap.org 
- OSM map tiles courtesy of CartoDB
- Google Elevation data is subject to daily usage limits per IP address
- Availability of specific map types and Google Street View is dependent on 3rd party map service availability, terms and conditions, and is subject to change 
- Google Maps, Google Street View and Google Earth are trademarks owned by Google Inc.
- Future updates may require iOS 9 or higher

Plan the perfect vantage point for your photographic subjects and enjoy a better field of view!

## Key features

- Field of view simulation
- Elevation profile analysis
- Custom camera and lens kits
- Offline maps and elevation data
- Shot lists and project creation
- KML export for GPS apps
- Google Street View integration

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-photographers-transit/id668449546/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken

*2023-12-16*

Please fix the share button. It crashes each time I press it.

### 5/5 — Trio of apps = essential

*2017-12-21, version 2.3.2*

This app is well thought out. Be sure to delve a bit as it can be overwhelming. Once you have a handle on its mechanics you will find this tool essential for prepping your landscape outings. Take the guesswork out of which lenses and bodies to take on your next trek. 

Landscape photographers rejoice.

### 5/5 — Longer zoom choices please

*2017-11-19, version 2.3.2*

I’m shooting a 600mm with a 2x teleconverter. So that’s 1200mm but the app only lets you choose 800mm max.

Updates to 5 stars. I didn’t realize there was a teleconverter button. Could be just me, but maybe it could be a little more apparent how to add it? For the less observant of us ;)

**Developer response:** Hi - the app already supports selecting teleconverters to achieve what you need. Just tap the teleconverter icon and choose between None, ×1.4, ×1.7, ×2 or ×3.

### 4/5 — Not immediately intuitive, but unique and useful

*2016-05-04, version 2.1.2*

Originally had a problem getting it to start - reboot your phone if this happens.

### 5/5 — Mindblowingly useful.

*2015-12-22, version 2.0*

Crookneck always has my jaw on the floor for how much time their apps (this and TPE) can save me hours of hunting and hoping to find the right location for more than just photography. Useful even if you just want to find a picturesque viewpoint to have lunch while on a road trip.

### 1/5 — Not compatible with iPhone

*2015-09-16*

I purchased this as part of the Photo Planning Apps bundle, and only discovered after purchase that it does not work on my iPhone.

If you purchase “The Photographer’s Transit” by itself, it states in the description that it only works with an iPad.

However, if you purchase it as part of the bundle, which is what I did, it states that it is compatible with iPhone and iPad.

I only own an iPhone - not an iPad - and therefore this app is useless to me.

I lost money because of the way this app is described in the Photo Planning Apps bundle.

**Developer response:** The app is now compatible with iPhone as well as iPad (and has been since Dec 2015) - just wanted to confirm that now that we're able to respond to reviews.

### 3/5 — Great Principle .... But!

*2015-06-02*

Love the idea of picking a location and being able to view and "walk" around it. Unfortunately it works with Google Street View so it's fine if you are photographing from a road but when you locate the camera in the middle of a field, for example, there is no view available. Also zoom is limited to that on street view so my 140 (MFT) lens will only zoom to 70 in the app. Fix these aspects and this will be a very useful tool.

## Frequently asked questions about The Photographer's Transit

### What is The Photographer's Transit used for?

The Photographer's Transit is a map-based shot planning tool designed for outdoor photographers. It helps you visualize and plan camera angles, lenses, and shooting locations by simulating the field of view and analyzing elevation profiles.

### Does The Photographer's Transit work offline?

Yes, The Photographer's Transit supports offline maps and elevation data. You can download various map types and elevation data sources for use without an internet connection, ensuring you can plan even in remote locations.

### How can I share my photo plans with others?

You can share your planned shots and projects via email, social media, or export them as KML files for use in GPS apps. All sharing options include a link to the website for easy collaboration with colleagues and friends.

### What kind of cameras is The Photographer's Transit designed for?

This app is specifically designed for photographers using interchangeable lens cameras, such as SLRs, Micro 4/3rds, and medium/large format film cameras. You can define custom camera and lens kits to match your equipment.

### What is the price of The Photographer's Transit?

The Photographer's Transit is a paid application priced at $8.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for planning your photography expeditions.

### How often is The Photographer's Transit updated?

The app was last updated on November 28, 2018, to version 2.4.1. While updates may not be frequent, the app provides a robust set of features for shot planning.

### Can I use The Photographer's Transit on Android devices?

The Photographer's Transit is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is not available for Android at this time.

### Does The Photographer's Transit have ads?

No, The Photographer's Transit does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.1 — 2018-11-28

- Fixes errors on location search
- Updated SDKs and libraries

### 2.4 — 2018-06-13

- Updated for iPhone X (at last)
- Adds SRTM1 as new elevation data source (1-arc second resolution)
- Additional sensor sizes (DJI, Fuji, GoPro)
- Graphics and icons revised throughout
- Updated SDKs and Libraries

TPT now requires iOS 10 or later.

Please send your feedback and questions to support@phototransit.com.

If you're enjoying TPT, a review in the App Store really helps to keep developing the app!

### 2.3.2 — 2017-06-29

2.3.2
- Fixed: occasional crash in altitude chart

2.3.1
- Changes: updated map server details
- Fixed: occasional crash when viewing altitude chart before data has been received

Please send us your feedback at support@phototransit.com

### 2.3.1 — 2017-06-26

2.3.1
- Changes: updated map server details
- Fixed: occasional crash when viewing altitude chart before data has been received

Please send us your feedback at support@phototransit.com

### 2.3 — 2016-12-18

2.3
- New camera format: 6x8cm
- New focal lengths for medium and large format systems
- Link to Help Center added to Settings/Help screen
- New tile server for Open Street Maps (this had to be switched due to changes in the terms of use by the previous provider)

Note: if you had OSM map tiles previously saved for offline use, you will need to view them afresh while online due to the change in the map tile server.

Suggestions, feedback, help? Write to us at support@phototransit.com

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