Best Light Meter Film Apps

Aperture Priority MeteringShutter Priority MeteringExposure Priority Metering

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.

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The minimalist light meter

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Minimalist light meterIntuitive exposure settingsVisual feedback

This app provides a minimalist light meter to help users determine ideal exposure settings for photography. It visually demonstrates the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, making it intuitive for learning photographers.

A reliable light meter

$3.99

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This app provides precise exposure metering for photographers, supporting both digital and analog workflows. It offers a comprehensive set of manual controls and advanced tools like a hyperfocal distance calculator.

Extended low-light sensitivityIncident and reflected meteringManual exposure control

Measure Luminosity in Lux & FC

Real-time lux and foot candle measurementsReal-time color temperature measurementsReal-time histogram plotting

Measure light intensity in lux and foot candles with this 2-in-1 meter. Optimize photography settings, adjust indoor lighting, or prevent eye strain with professional-quality readings directly from your smartphone.

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Portable light meterReflected light measurementReciprocity calculations

Pocket Light Meter

by Vladislav Vyshemirsky

$9.99

This app functions as a portable light meter, essential for film photographers using manual cameras. It accurately measures reflected light and provides reciprocity calculations for precise exposure control.

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Lux Light Meter for Mobile

Lux-Meter & Exposure Measure

Real-time color temperature measurementLux and foot candle measurementsDaily light integral (DLI) calculation

This app provides accurate and easy-to-use light measurements in lux and foot candles. It's ideal for photographers, plant owners, and anyone needing to assess ambient light levels in various spaces. Features include real-time color temperature measurement and calculation of the daily light integral.

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Simple & accurate measurement!

Light Meter LM-3000

Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle)Measure color temperature (Kelvin)Industry-leading accuracy

Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter. Measure illuminance and color temperature with scientifically validated accuracy, trusted by professionals. Requires a simple diffuser for precise readings.

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Luxmeter - Lux Light Meter

Measure Lux Light & Exposure

Light intensity measurement (lux, foot-candles)Real-time color temperature readingsExposure suggestions

This app measures light intensity in lux and provides real-time exposure suggestions for photography. It offers customizable settings for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, with options for both front and back cameras. It's designed for personal use to optimize lighting and capture better photos.

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Lux Light Meter Pro for Photo

LightMeter & Exposure Value EV

Real-time color temperature measurementLux and foot candles light measurementsAverage and max light values

This app provides precise light measurements in lux and foot candles, along with real-time color temperature readings. It offers shooting value recommendations and allows manual adjustment of camera settings for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and workspace optimization.

Pro color and flash meter

Standalone reflective light meterFlash and color temperature meteringPhoto and cine/video modes

This app functions as a standalone reflective light meter or pairs with hardware for professional flash and color temperature measurements. It offers various modes for photography and videography, storing measurements with notes and location.

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Light Meter Photography Film

Lux Level Exposure EV FC ISO

Interactive exposure calculatorShutter angle for videoProfessional accuracy calibration

This app provides professional-grade light metering for photography and videography, offering precise exposure calculations and support for various camera settings and filters. It excels in low-light conditions and offers versatile applications beyond creative media.

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Precision spot meteringDepth of Field calculatorReciprocity calculator for film

Light Meter by WBPhoto

Pro Light Meter

$6.99

This app transforms your smartphone into a professional light meter and exposure calculator for film and digital photography. It offers precise metering, a comprehensive suite of photography calculators, and tools for planning shoots, making it an essential companion for photographers of all levels.

LightMeter & Shot Log for Film

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Check Shutter Speed + Aperture

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Reflective and incident light meteringContinuous light measurementISO lock

This app provides a simple and accurate light meter for film photographers. It continuously measures light with minimal interaction and includes an ISO lock to prevent accidental changes. EV values are a core feature for ease of use.

This app offers precise light metering with a streamlined interface and a dimmable camera view. It allows for fully customizable ISO settings, ensuring accuracy with non-standard film stocks.

Accurate light meteringIntuitive user interfaceDimmable camera view

Photone - Grow Light Meter

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Perfectly light your plants!

Measure PAR, PPFD, DLI, lux, foot-candles, and kelvinResearch-grade accuracy using device cameraPre-calibrated for specific devices

This app acts as a professional-grade light meter for plants, measuring PAR, PPFD, DLI, and more using your device's camera. It helps optimize plant lighting by providing accurate readings and in-app guides, with optional advanced features available through purchase.

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Zoomable spotmeterRGB waveform monitorFalse-color mode

Cine Meter II

light and color metering

$24.99

This app functions as a professional light and color meter for filmmakers. It offers features like a zoomable spotmeter, RGB waveform monitor, and false-color mode to help users precisely control lighting and color in their shots.