Viewfinder Preview

Viewfinder Preview

Camera framing preview app

292 ratings
103 reviews
#45 in paid Photo & Video
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 1, 2018
  • May 4, 2025

Features

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About

Preview camera framing for any camera and lens combination. Select film/sensor size and focal length to visualize framing before setting up your main camera. Ideal for photographers and filmmakers for pre-visualization, location scouting, and storyboarding.

Camera and lens framing preview
Customizable film/sensor formats
Configurable light meter
Photo capture with metadata
Photo gallery with data display
Album and PDF creation
Film stock emulation
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What users say

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What's New in Viewfinder Preview

1.11.5

May 4, 2025

- Fixed issue with adding new cameras, focal lengths and aspect ratios

Charts

Top Paid

📉 45-2

Photo & Video

This app dropped -2 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

Save lens info?

Just bought this, and tested it. It seems good at first. However, I don’t see an option to save the lens info within the viewfinder. Making it basically useless. You need to be able to embed the lens, camera information on the file.

Fantastic App

Fantastic App that is flexible and adjustable.

Great app for recording my settings and checking the composition

I love this app, being able to emulate the film, lens, and format. Checking the scene would make a good photo. Using the light meter for setting my camera. Then recording the shot and all the information for me so I can look up my negatives. It’s so handy.

The only missing feature I would like would be being able to add custom film names in the emulation. I don’t need an accurate emulation / recipe - just to remember the film stock I used.
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Great App

This is a great and inexpensive app for viewfinding. I use 4x5 and you can set your own focal length and format. Highly recommend!!!!!

Mind blown

The features on this app are really useful,definitely a game changer when it comes to visualization and an amazing tool for metering.

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

White screen on startup

Bug

App crashes repeatedly

Bug

Exposure offset resets when app closes

Bug

Notes and shot data disappear after weeks

Bug

In-app purchase screen loops indefinitely

Bug

Focal length inaccuracy on iPhone 14 Pro

Bug

Manual metering mode shows darker frame than preview

Bug

Tiny 1px border on cropped images

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Battery drains excessively

Bug

App not loading on iOS 16

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Glitches requiring app restart

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Requested Features

20 requests

Embed camera/lens metadata directly in saved images

Feature

Save custom film stock names

Feature

Persistent exposure offset settings

Feature

More film stock options (Kodak Gold 200, Fuji 400H, Catlabs 320 Pro, Ilford XP2, etc.)

Feature

Lower ISO settings (support for ISO 0.5 and below)

Feature

Additional aspect ratios (6x17, 65x24)

Feature

Save images with exposure data as overlay or separate versions

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Grid lines and level indicators

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Focus distance display

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Telephoto lens support (65mm-400mm)

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Wider focal lengths (below 35mm)

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Camera profile presets for quick switching

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Custom aperture values (e.g., f/3.5)

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Shift lens simulation for architectural photography

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Watermark saved photos with camera data

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Toggle HDR on/off for better film simulation

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Video tutorial or in-app help guide

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Ability to disable auto-display of config on images

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Telephoto lens compatibility

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Correct focal length rendering for newer iPhone models

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FAQ

What does Viewfinder Preview do?

Viewfinder Preview is an iPhone app designed to help photographers and filmmakers preview camera framing. It allows you to select specific camera sensor sizes, film formats, and focal lengths to visualize how your shot will look before setting up your main camera equipment.

What are the key features of Viewfinder Preview?

Key features include the ability to preview framing for various camera and lens combinations, a large database of camera sensors and film formats with the option to add custom formats, a configurable light meter, photo capture with embedded metadata, and tools for organizing photos into albums and PDF documents.

How much does Viewfinder Preview cost?

Based on the provided information, Viewfinder Preview is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

Who is Viewfinder Preview for?

This app is targeted at stills photographers and filmmakers, whether they are working with film or digital formats. It's also useful for individuals engaged in photo sketching, location scouting, or storyboarding who need to visualize shots.

Can I use Viewfinder Preview if my desired camera format isn't listed?

Yes, the app allows you to add your own custom film or sensor formats if the one you need is not already present in its extensive database. This ensures flexibility for a wide range of equipment and creative needs.