Comparison

Magic Lumixus ViewFinder vs FieldMonitorT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Lumixus ViewFinder

This app provides a precise framing preview for specific camera and lens combinations, simulating their field of view on your mobile device. It's a digital director's viewfinder designed to help professionals visualize their shots before capturing them.

Highlights
  • Precise framing preview
  • Simulates camera/lens field of view
  • Supports Panasonic Lumix and Olympus cameras
  • Anamorphic optics simulation
  • Aspect ratio frame guides
  • Color preset (LUT) application
  • Capture image with metadata
Features
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Magic Lumixus ViewFinder presents you a precise framing preview for the real camera/lens combination you'll be shooting with, right where you stand with your iPhone / iPad. It simulates the field of view of Panasonic / Lumix / Olympus digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in photography and filmmaking. PLEASE READ: this app does not turn your Apple device into an external monitor, but operates as a stand-alone director's viewfinder. The app contains ad banners, which can be turned off with additional in-app purchase (in 'Get Premium Features!' menu). The app is a digital directors viewfinder - it helps you see the exact field of view for your future shot. Select the camera from the menu and rotate the wheel to select the focal length of the lens. Supported cameras: - Panasonic Lumix GH5 / GH4 / GH3 / GH2 / G9 / GF7 / GM5 / GM1 / GX7 etc. - Panasonic AF100. - Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Olympus PEN series, Olympus OM-D E-M series Magic ViewFinder simulates using tele adapters or anamorphic optics on your camera (see menu). From the menu you can also select the aspect ratio of the frame guide overlaying your image. Magic ViewFinder lets you apply color presets (aka LUTs) to the live picture, which brings you even closer to the final shot. You may capture the image for future reference, with additional data like the focal length, date/time and camera / lens information. While capturing, you may lock exposure and turn on/off AF to better control the captured picture. You can turn on the AF mode, or lock the focus temporarily. You can also tap the live screen to focus on particular objects. White balance may work in Auto, Locked or Manual mode. If the field of view of your real camera is wider than your in-device camera, the app adds 'padding' around the image, since the device cannot 'see' what is beyond. It is the best solution that we developed. Please note that position of your iPhone or iPad should correspond to the 'nodal point' of your real lens, which is somewhere in the middle of the lens. This point is, so to speak, the weighted center of the optics. Ad policy: The ads are designed to appear non-intrusively. Ads can be turned off (see below). Additional info about the app may be read at: http://dev.kadru.net/index.php/magic-viewfinder/ If you have any issues please email us for a quick support: dev@kadru.net To activate additional settings (i.e. to use all available optical adapters and frame guides) and to turn off advertising, please subscribe to (Option #1) or purchase Premium Features (Option #2) in 'Get Premium Features' menu. In-App Purchase Option #1: - Title of service: Premium features: subscription - Length of subscription: a month (auto-renewable) - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs - Price: $1.49 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://dev.kadru.net/tos.html In-App Purchase Option #2: - Title of service: Premium features: purchase - Length of subscription: once and forever - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs - Price: $4.99 Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_CaNiLu_ViewFinder.html

About

FieldMonitorT

Features
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FieldMonitorT monitors Teradek h.264 / HEVC wireless encoders, providing a full-screen image with engineering scopes, markers, focus assist, and image controls for LUTs, H & V flips, rotations, and anamorphic desqueeze. It's the Teradek-only version of FieldMonitor. Please visit the FieldMonitorT website for detailed compatibility information before buying FieldMonitorT.

Screenshots

Magic Lumixus ViewFinder4 screens
FieldMonitorT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FieldMonitorT at none against Magic Lumixus ViewFinder's 2. FieldMonitorT also leads on ads (none vs shown). Magic Lumixus ViewFinder's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic Lumixus ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. FieldMonitorT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Lumixus ViewFinder ships an update every 6 weeks, FieldMonitorT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Lumixus ViewFinder versus FieldMonitorT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Lumixus ViewFinderFieldMonitorT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MedvidAdam Wilt

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Lumixus ViewFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features: subscription$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium features: purchase$4.99
None

FieldMonitorT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Lumixus ViewFinder free?
Magic Lumixus ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FieldMonitorT free?
FieldMonitorT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Lumixus ViewFinder or FieldMonitorT have ads?
Magic Lumixus ViewFinder shows ads; FieldMonitorT does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Lumixus ViewFinder or FieldMonitorT?
Magic Lumixus ViewFinder ships an update every 6 weeks, and FieldMonitorT every 4 months. Most recently, Magic Lumixus ViewFinder was updated on November 10, 2026 and FieldMonitorT on November 8, 2026.

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