Best Camera Exposure Calculator Apps

Light Meter Ultra

Exposure for Film Photography

Free

This app provides precise light metering for film photography, eliminating the need for external hardware. It offers various metering modes and customizable profiles to ensure perfect exposures for manual cameras. Advanced features like reciprocity failure correction are available with a PRO plan.

Exposure Meter and Learning

by EIGHTIVE DESIGN, Inc.

Free

This free application functions as an exposure meter for photography. It automatically measures EV values and displays aperture and shutter speed combinations. Users can also manually adjust EV to preview brightness changes on their screen.

Film Exposure Calculator

by Waygate Technologies

Free

This tool simplifies exposure time calculations for 2D film radiography professionals. It supports various X-ray sources and isotopes, offering both digital input and a slide ruler for optimal image clarity and efficiency.

Long Exposure Calculator

by Junel Corales

Free

Calculate precise exposure times for long-exposure photography with Neutral Density filters. Features a countdown timer for exposures over 10 seconds and supports up to 24 stops of ND filtration.

Sunny16 exposure calculator

Light. Right!

$0.99

This app simplifies camera exposure settings using the Sunny 16 rule and beyond. It helps photographers quickly determine aperture and shutter speed for various lighting conditions and equipment, offering precise control over exposure compensation and stop increments.

(Not Boring) Camera

Pro Camera with Natural Photos

Free

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

Photo Friend exposure and DoF

Calculator and lightmeter

Free

This app helps photographers and filmmakers calculate camera exposure, estimate depth-of-field, and function as a light meter using the phone's camera. It offers an intuitive interface for adjusting settings like ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to achieve optimal exposure.

FilmMeter

meter,rangefinder,reciprocity

Free

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter for film photography. It offers real-time metering, LiDAR ranging for accurate focus, and comprehensive film roll management. Features include reciprocity calculation, ND filter compensation, and an exposure log to streamline your shooting workflow.

NiSi ND Calculator

NiSi ND Calculator

Free

This utility helps photographers determine precise exposure times when using ND filters. It also functions as a timer and trigger for compatible wireless remote controls.

Lightmate

The friendly lightmeter

Free

This app functions as a light meter for photographers, offering a clear and intuitive interface. It supports aperture and shutter priority modes, with customizable EV scales and the ability to use both front and back cameras for measurements.

Perfect Exposure

by Haoyuan Xia

Free

This app assists photographers in calculating camera settings for various scenarios, including exposure time, time-lapse durations, and optimal settings for capturing sharp stars or star trails. It also helps determine depth of field and hyperfocal distance.