Comparison

Magic Film ViewFinder vs Analog Essentials

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

Head to head
About

Magic Film ViewFinder

This tool simulates the field of view for various camera and lens combinations, aiding filmmakers in preproduction. It overlays frame guides and allows for image capture with metadata. Ads can be removed via subscription.

Highlights
  • Simulates camera and lens field of view
  • Supports various film and digital camera formats
  • Offers tele adapter and anamorphic lens simulation
  • Applies color presets (LUTs) to live view
  • Captures images with metadata
  • Adjustable focus and white balance
Features
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Magic Film 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 a camera + lens combo and can help thousands of professionals in filmmaking at the preproduction. 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 'About the App' 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 and formats: - Film: 35mm, 6x6, 6x7, 6x7, 645, 4x5" - Hasselblad: H5D-40 / 50 / 60 - Xpan - Fuji G617 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 or video 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. 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). 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 on a monthly (Option #1) or a semi-annual basis (Option #2) to Premium Features in 'About the App' menu. In-App Purchase Option #1: - Title of service: Premium Features: Subscription (monthly) - 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 - 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: Semi-Annual Subscription - Length of subscription: six months (auto-renewable) - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs Terms of Use: http://dev.kadru.net/tos.html Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_Cinema_ViewFinder.html

About

Analog Essentials

Features
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Analog Essentials is a complete offline toolkit for film photographers. Seven precision tools in one app, no accounts, no ads, no tracking: • Light Meter — uses your camera to read exposure in real time • Reciprocity Calculator — corrects long-exposure times for film reciprocity failure • Sunny 16 Calculator — quick manual exposure reference for any light condition • Depth of Field Calculator — plan your focus and aperture before you shoot • Development Timer — guided timers for your film development process • Film Diary — log every roll: stock, camera, settings and notes • Notes — quick shooting notes and reminders Built for photographers who shoot 35mm, 120 medium format and large format film. Works completely offline — your data stays on your device. No accounts, no subscriptions, no tracking. A tool by Máquinas de Outros Tempos, an analog photography lab and store in Portugal.

Screenshots

Magic Film ViewFinder4 screens
Analog Essentials4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic Film ViewFinder at Free against Analog Essentials's $4.99. Analog Essentials's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Magic Film ViewFinder is free to download; Analog Essentials costs $4.99 up front. Magic Film ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Analog Essentials asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magic Film ViewFinder versus Analog Essentials: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Film ViewFinderAnalog Essentials
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MedvidPedro Viterbo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Film ViewFinder

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features: Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Features: Semi-Annual6 Months trial$4.496 Months
None

Analog Essentials

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Film ViewFinder free?
Magic Film ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Analog Essentials free?
Analog Essentials costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Film ViewFinder or Analog Essentials have ads?
Magic Film ViewFinder shows ads; Analog Essentials does not.

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