Best Exposure Calculator Apps

4.4😊(64 ratings)

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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.

What We Love

👍 Simple and intuitive interface
🚀 Fast and efficient calculations
✅ Accurate results
💡 Versatile ND filter notation options
🎨 Offers light and dark color schemes
💰 Free with optional ad-free purchase
💯 User-friendly for novices and professionals
✨ Clean and straightforward design
⏱️ Built-in timer for long exposures
🆓 No annoying ads (for free version)
🌟 Better functionality than other apps

Room to Improve

⚠️ Ads can be intrusive and accidentally tappable
🤔 Some users confused by filter notation settings
🚫 Does not factor in aperture
⏳ Timer only starts from 30 seconds
❌ App freezes or crashes after use/updates
🚫 Last updated several years ago (potential compatibility issues)
❓ No tutorial available
📈 Tracking users across apps and sites

Exposure Buddy - Photo Calc by Huang Yao-tseng

Exposure, DOF & Temp Calc

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

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Photo Light & Exposure Meter by Pavel Bukhonov

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV

Worth Considering

4.5😐(3.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app acts as a portable light meter for photographers. It helps you understand correct photography settings and experiment with shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in real time. Save snapshots with parameters and geolocation, and measure color temperature.

What We Love

👍 Simple and easy to use
🔍 Accurate light metering
💡 Useful for film photography
🚀 Quick and responsive
📏 Helpful for exposure control

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive subscription model
🔒 Unclear pricing and subscription details
🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
📊 Limited features in free version
💤 Frequent ads even after paid upgrade

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LEE Filters - Stopper Exposure

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This official guide helps photographers using specific long exposure filters accurately calculate required exposures. It features a flexible timer for extended shutter speeds and provides access to user guides and web resources.

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ND filter compensation up to 20 stopsMultiple filter notation formatsBuilt-in countdown timer

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Intuitive exposure calculatorLight meter with viewfinderDepth-of-field calculator

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