A free, privacy-first Android application built for film photographers. Features include:
- Light Meter – meter scenes with your phone. Set the ISO of the film you’re using and get aperture and shutter speed combinations. Define aperture sets for different lenses so you see aperture and shutter speeds relevant to you. Exposure compensation and exposure notes for filters or shooting conditions.
- Reciprocity Calculator – select the film you’re shooting on, enter the metered exposure for a scene, and this calculator factors in the reciprocity failure of the film and calculates the real exposure time.
- Depth of Field Calculator – calculate the distance you need to focus and lens settings in order to get what you want sharp in frame. Includes hyperfocal distance calculation.
- Compass – get your bearings.
- Black and White Preview – see what’s in front of you in black and white.
- Notes – free text notes with one-press shortcuts to insert the current time, GPS coordinates, and camera settings.
- Settings – configure APA to fit your way of working.
The app itself is:
- Free with no ads.
- Privacy-first. No analytics. Your data never leaves your phone.
- Modern Android. Supports the latest and greatest of dark mode, edge-to-edge displays, etc.
- Designed to be small, fast, and usable.
- Developed by a film photographer who uses the app for his own photography.
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