Cadrage Director's Viewfinder vs Middle Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
This app provides precise framing previews for a vast array of professional camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers and photographers visualize shots, manage projects, and communicate their vision effectively during production.
- Accurate camera and lens previews
- Custom frameline creation
- Photo and video recording
- Built-in gallery and project manager
- PDF shotlist generation
- Manual exposure, focus, and white balance control
- 3-way color correction
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Cadrage - the director's viewfinder app used by some of the best directors and DPs worldwide. Cadrage allows you to line up your shots with precise framing previews of any professional camera/lens combination and make sure everybody is on the same page during preproduction and on set. ◈◈◈ Planning your shoot has never been easier. Download Cadrage now and see how it will change the way you work. ◈◈◈ FEATURES ● Accurate previews for thousands of cameras and lenses ● Save photos and record videos ● Add custom framelines in any aspect ratio ● Track the sun's path at your location for any date ● Built-in gallery & project manager ● Create neat PDF shotlists and directly upload to Dropbox or send via email ● Manually control exposure, focus & white balance ● Professional 3-way color correction to pre-visualize the final look ● Supports dual and triple camera devices ◈◈◈ Communicate your vision to your team. Download Cadrage now and get the most out of your shooting day. ◈◈◈ ◆ CINE CAMERAS ◆ ARRI Alexa 265, Alexa 35, Alexa 35 Xtreme, Alexa 65, Alexa Classic, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Alexa SXT, Alexa XT, Amira, D-21 Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Cinema Camera 6K, Micro Cinema Camera, Micro Studio Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Production Camera 4K, PYXIS 12K, PYXIS 6K, Studio Camera 4K, Studio Camera 4K Plus, Studio Camera 4K Pro, Studio Camera HD, URSA, URSA (Broadcast), URSA 4.6K, URSA Cine 12K LF, URSA Cine 17K 65, URSA Mini 4.6K, URSA Mini 4K, URSA Mini Pro, URSA Mini Pro 12K, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Canon C100, C100 Mark II, C200, C300, C300 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C400, C50, C500, C500 Mark II, C70, C700, C80 DJI Ronin 4D (6K), Ronin 4D (8K), Zenmuse X7 Film 16mm, 35mm, 65mm/70mm, 8mm Freefly Systems Ember S2.5K, Ember S5K, Wave Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Generic Broadcast Kinefinity KineMAX, KineMini, Mavo, Mavo Edge, Mavo LF, TERRA Panasonic AF101, DC-BGH1, EVA1, HDX 900, VariCam 35, VariCam LT Panavision DXL, DXL2 Phantom 65, Flex, Flex4K, HD GOLD, Miro LC321S, v2640 ONYX, VEO4K-PL RED Dragon-X, Epic Dragon, Epic-W (Helium), Epic-X, Gemini, Komodo, Komodo-X, Monstro-VV, One, Ranger (Gemini), Ranger (Helium), Ranger (Monstro), Raven, Scarlet-W (Dragon), Scarlet-X, V-Raptor S35, V-Raptor VV, V-Raptor XE VV, V-Raptor XL S35, V-Raptor XL VV, Weapon (Dragon-VV), Weapon (Helium) Sony Burano, F23, F3, F35, F5, F55, F65, F900, FS100, FS5, FS5 Mark II, FS7, FS7 Mark II, FS700, FX2, FX3, FX30, FX6, FX9, HDC-1500R, Venice, Venice 2 (6K), Venice 2 (8K) Z CAM E2, E2-F6, E2-F8, E2-M4, E2-S6, E2-S6G, E2C, E2G ◆ PHOTO CAMERAS ◆ Canon 1000D/XS, 1D, 1D C, 1D Mark II, 1D Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III, 1Ds, 1Ds Mark II, 1Ds Mark III, 200D/SL2, 20D, 30D, 40D, 450D/XSi, 500D/T1i, 50D, 550D/T2i, 5D, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 600D/T3i, 60D, 650D/T4i, 6D, 6D Mark II, 700D/T5i, 70D, 750D/T6i, 760D/T6s, 77D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 800D/T7i, 80D, 850D/T8i, 90D, M50, R, R5, R6, Ra, RP Film (Still) 35mm (135), APS, Large Format, Medium Format, XPan Fujifilm GFX 100, GFX 100S, GFX 50R, GFX 50S, X-A7, X-H1, X-Pro2, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-T2, X-T200, X-T3, X-T4, X100V Hasselblad Digital Medium Format Leica CL, M10/M10-R, M8/M8.2, M9/M9-P, S, S2, SL, SL2, SL2-S Mamiya Leaf Credo Series Nikon D1, D100, D1H, D1x, D200, D2H, D2Hs, D2x, D3, D300, D3000, D300s, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3s, D3x, D4, D40, D40X, D4s, D50, D500, D5000, D5100, D5300, D5500, D5600, D60, D600, D610, D70, D700, D7000, D70s, D7100, D7200, D750, D7500, D80, D800, D810, D850, D90, DF, Z50, Z6, Z7 Olympus E Series Panasonic GH1, GH2, GH3, GH4, GH5, GH5S, S1, S1H, S1R, S5 Pentax 645D, 645Z, K Series Phase One Achromatic+, IQ Series, P 30+, P 40+, P 45+, P 65+ Sigma fp, fp L, SD1, SD15 Sony A290, A390, A450, A580, A6000, A6300, A6500, A6600, A7 III, A7C, A7r II, A7r III, A7r IV, A7s, A7s II, A7s III, A850, A9, A9 II, A900, A99, SLT-A37K, SLT-A57, SLT-A65, SLT-A77
Middle Setup
This application facilitates the pairing of specific hardware controllers with Blackmagic cameras, enabling remote control of camera settings like iris, shutter, and color correction. It transforms gimbals and cameras into network-controlled PTZ heads, with advanced capabilities for controlling multiple gimbals simultaneously.
- Pair APC/APC-R with Blackmagic Camera
- Set Camera ID
- Network-controlled PTZ head
- Control multiple DJI gimbals
- Remote Iris, Shutter, Focus control
- Color correction features
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Middle Setup is the companion app for the APC‑R, the wireless camera controller by Middle Things. Set up your rig in seconds, straight from your iPhone — no laptop needed on set. Supports APC-R and APC-R Mini. PAIR YOUR BLACKMAGIC CAMERA Scan, select and pair your Blackmagic camera over Bluetooth directly through the APC‑R — Pocket Cinema 4K/6K, URSA, PYXIS cameras and more. Enter the camera's PIN once and the APC‑R reconnects to it automatically from then on. READY FOR THE ATEM WORKFLOW Give each APC‑R its camera number and it responds to exactly the right commands from your switcher. Check live camera settings at a glance — ISO, shutter, white balance, aperture, focus, timecode — and adjust them or start/stop recording remotely. DRIVE YOUR GIMBAL Control CAN‑bus gimbals (DJI Ronin family) with a virtual joystick, precision step buttons and a hold‑to‑zoom rocker with adjustable speed. Set soft‑limit end points, recenter, autotune, calibrate motors, and put the head to sleep or wake it — all from the app. CONFIGURE THE NETWORK Set Ethernet and Wi‑Fi credentials and IP configuration (DHCP or static) for the Middle Control link, watch the live connection status, and adjust the tally light brightness to match your studio. BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD • Automatic reconnection when the APC‑R restarts or moves out of range • Robust pairing with automatic retries and clear error messages • Optional connection password so only your team can access your units • Identify function to blink a unit's tally when you're rigging several • Works alongside Middle Control on macOS/Windows for full multi‑camera control Requires a Middle Things APC‑R or APC‑R Mini. The Lite version is not supported. Bluetooth is used only to find and configure your controller.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cadrage Director's Viewfinder at 91% against Middle Setup's 0%. Cadrage Director's Viewfinder also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked). Middle Setup's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Middle Setup is free to download; Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder ships an update monthly, Middle Setup every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cadrage Director's Viewfinder | Middle Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (364 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 364 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cadrage GmbH | Middle Motion |
Customer experience
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
Middle Setup
Bugs and requests
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera shutter sometimes unresponsive
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Metadata not always accurate (e.g. 'unknown camera')
Requested features
5 requests- Add manual camera and lens information input
- Implement vertical/portrait mode
- Add more composition overlays (e.g. golden ratio)
- Improve project/photo management and organization
- Implement camera settings controls (aperture, shutter, ISO)
Middle Setup
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
No in-app purchases
Middle Setup
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cadrage Director's Viewfinder free?
Is Middle Setup free?
Do Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or Middle Setup have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or Middle Setup?
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