Photographer's Friend Hack 3.7.7 + Redeem Codes
An Assistant in Your Pocket!
Developer: Martin Bailey Photography K.K.
Category: Photo & Video
Price: $7.99 (Download for free)
Version: 3.7.7
ID: com.martinbaileyphotography.pf3
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Description
Photographer's Friend has three excellent photography calculators in one application, and now with two of them available for Apple Watch with almost full feature parity! We believe our Depth of Field Calculator with the Pixel Peeper mode turned on is the most accurate and detailed DOF Calculator available!
Depth-of-Field Calculator
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Calculate the Depth of Field in your photographs based on your camera's sensor size, aperture, focal length, and focus distance, set with four dials along the base of the DoF Calc.
The display includes your Hyperfocal Distance, which can be temporarily transferred to the Focus Distance dial or locked for continuous updates. Display distances in metric units or feet and inches.
By default, we use traditional Depth of Field calculations, but Pixel Peeper mode calculates Depth of Field using your sensor size and megapixels for higher accuracy. You can also enter a custom Circle of Confusion size if you prefer. There's even a diffraction warning mode!
Diffraction Limit guides adjust the color of the Aperture guide when there is a possibility of Diffraction. You can change the Diffraction Limit guide starting points as part of the Pro Add-on available as an In-App purchase.
Neutral Density Filter Calculator
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Enter your base shutter speed into the Neutral Density Filter Calculator to calculate your new shutter speed after fitting ND filters to your lens. Filter labels include the multiplication factor (ND2, ND4, etc.) with f-stop and optical density values also displayed. You can hide filters that you don't use or bring them back again with slide gestures.
A timer is available for shutter speeds of 3 seconds or longer, so if you don't have a timer switch or built-in timer in your camera, we'll time your exposure for you!
Exposure Shift Calculator
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When changing your camera's exposure settings, it's not always obvious which settings to change to counter adjustments you make. When you adjust your aperture from f/5.6 to f/11, does your shutter speed need to go up or down? How does it affect your ISO? The Exposure Shift Calculator has the answers!
Enter your current camera settings with the Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO dials, and watch Photographer's Friend calculate how changes to one dial affect the others. You can lock any of the three dials to calculate the other free dial automatically, or turn on Exposure Value Lock to have Photographer's Friend calculate all settings for you!
Additional Features as In-App Purchases
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Photographer's Friend is fully functional at the marked price. However, several features such as Apple Watch Extensions and some Pro features available as In-App Purchase as they may not be of interest to everyone. There is also a bundle to save on the multiple individual Add-ons.
Links
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We've included links to in-depth articles on Hyperfocal Distance, Understanding Neutral Density Filters and Circle of Confusion, the Airy Disk and Diffraction, and Understanding Exposure Value, among other helpful content. We've also provided a link to online tutorial videos to walk you through each calculator and the optional Apple Watch Extensions.
There are links to email us directly or use our web contact form to ask general photography questions or send questions or suggestions for the app. We think we have all bases covered, but for example, if you own a Neutral Density filter that is not listed, let us know, and we'll add it in a future update.
Onboarding Help
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Depth of Field, Neutral Density, Exposure Shift Calculators, and some settings screens have onboarding help with interface element highlighting to help you get to know your new Photographer's Friend.
Whether you are just getting started or a seasoned professional photographer or educator, we think you'll find Photographer's Friend invaluable!
Depth-of-Field Calculator
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Calculate the Depth of Field in your photographs based on your camera's sensor size, aperture, focal length, and focus distance, set with four dials along the base of the DoF Calc.
The display includes your Hyperfocal Distance, which can be temporarily transferred to the Focus Distance dial or locked for continuous updates. Display distances in metric units or feet and inches.
By default, we use traditional Depth of Field calculations, but Pixel Peeper mode calculates Depth of Field using your sensor size and megapixels for higher accuracy. You can also enter a custom Circle of Confusion size if you prefer. There's even a diffraction warning mode!
Diffraction Limit guides adjust the color of the Aperture guide when there is a possibility of Diffraction. You can change the Diffraction Limit guide starting points as part of the Pro Add-on available as an In-App purchase.
Neutral Density Filter Calculator
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Enter your base shutter speed into the Neutral Density Filter Calculator to calculate your new shutter speed after fitting ND filters to your lens. Filter labels include the multiplication factor (ND2, ND4, etc.) with f-stop and optical density values also displayed. You can hide filters that you don't use or bring them back again with slide gestures.
A timer is available for shutter speeds of 3 seconds or longer, so if you don't have a timer switch or built-in timer in your camera, we'll time your exposure for you!
Exposure Shift Calculator
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When changing your camera's exposure settings, it's not always obvious which settings to change to counter adjustments you make. When you adjust your aperture from f/5.6 to f/11, does your shutter speed need to go up or down? How does it affect your ISO? The Exposure Shift Calculator has the answers!
Enter your current camera settings with the Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO dials, and watch Photographer's Friend calculate how changes to one dial affect the others. You can lock any of the three dials to calculate the other free dial automatically, or turn on Exposure Value Lock to have Photographer's Friend calculate all settings for you!
Additional Features as In-App Purchases
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Photographer's Friend is fully functional at the marked price. However, several features such as Apple Watch Extensions and some Pro features available as In-App Purchase as they may not be of interest to everyone. There is also a bundle to save on the multiple individual Add-ons.
Links
~~~~
We've included links to in-depth articles on Hyperfocal Distance, Understanding Neutral Density Filters and Circle of Confusion, the Airy Disk and Diffraction, and Understanding Exposure Value, among other helpful content. We've also provided a link to online tutorial videos to walk you through each calculator and the optional Apple Watch Extensions.
There are links to email us directly or use our web contact form to ask general photography questions or send questions or suggestions for the app. We think we have all bases covered, but for example, if you own a Neutral Density filter that is not listed, let us know, and we'll add it in a future update.
Onboarding Help
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Depth of Field, Neutral Density, Exposure Shift Calculators, and some settings screens have onboarding help with interface element highlighting to help you get to know your new Photographer's Friend.
Whether you are just getting started or a seasoned professional photographer or educator, we think you'll find Photographer's Friend invaluable!
Version history
3.7.7
2022-06-14
We fixed an issue that caused in-app purchases to fail under certain conditions.
3.7.6
2021-12-29
All Apple Watch Complications are now working properly!
3.7.5
2021-12-24
Adjusted dial font sizes on iOS and Apple Watches 38mm and 40mm screens for easier use.
Made Apple Watch Complications more stable.
Made Apple Watch Complications more stable.
3.7.4
2021-12-22
Made Apple Watch Complications more stable.
3.7.3
2021-04-09
Version 3.7.3
Fixed two broken Apple Watch Complication icons.
Updated some German translations based on customer feedback.
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Version 3.7.2
The Apple Watch Add-on now recalls the last used calculator on launch.
Added space between Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator labels.
Fixed a problem that caused ND Filter Calculator for Apple Watch to reset shutter speed and selected filter strength after restarting the app.
Improved stability when linking Apple Watch and iPhone ND Filter Timers.
Better handling of the switch from Passive Timer to Active Timer on Apple Watch ND Filter Calculator
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Version 3.7.1
Fixed some minor settings page formatting issues
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Version 3.7
Added Diffraction Limit Guide Adjusters - you can now fine-tune the start points of the amber and red diffraction warnings (included in Pro Add-on)
Added an infinity value slider to the Depth of Field calculator settings screen (included in Pro Add-on).
Added Japanese as a fully supported language and 14 other languages with Machine translation (Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Added contextual onboarding help with element highlighting to walk you through settings and usage — accessed via a Help button on calculators and DoF Calc settings screen.
Removed the Main Menu of Photographer's Friend on Apple Watch and changed navigation. See the updated Apple Watch Extension Help in Photographer's Friend for details.
Added ability to buy and restore In-App Purchases directly from Apple Watch.
Added measurement units toggle switch to Depth of Field calculator settings screen.
Now include the near focus limit in the Hyperfocal DoF readout even if it is more than infinity.
Removed help documents for DoF, ND Filter, and Exposure Shift calculators
You can now swipe left and right on the three calculator screens to navigate directly between them.
A long-press on the ND Filter Calculator's Filter Visibility button will now display a dialog that offers to unhide all hidden filters.
Taken the corners off all user interface elements and updated the look and feel to make Photographer's Friend even prettier.
Restored decimals for Near and Far Focus limits in the DoF Calculator.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Custom Circle of Confusion value from being saved in the Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator Settings.
Fixed two broken Apple Watch Complication icons.
Updated some German translations based on customer feedback.
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Version 3.7.2
The Apple Watch Add-on now recalls the last used calculator on launch.
Added space between Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator labels.
Fixed a problem that caused ND Filter Calculator for Apple Watch to reset shutter speed and selected filter strength after restarting the app.
Improved stability when linking Apple Watch and iPhone ND Filter Timers.
Better handling of the switch from Passive Timer to Active Timer on Apple Watch ND Filter Calculator
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Version 3.7.1
Fixed some minor settings page formatting issues
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Version 3.7
Added Diffraction Limit Guide Adjusters - you can now fine-tune the start points of the amber and red diffraction warnings (included in Pro Add-on)
Added an infinity value slider to the Depth of Field calculator settings screen (included in Pro Add-on).
Added Japanese as a fully supported language and 14 other languages with Machine translation (Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Added contextual onboarding help with element highlighting to walk you through settings and usage — accessed via a Help button on calculators and DoF Calc settings screen.
Removed the Main Menu of Photographer's Friend on Apple Watch and changed navigation. See the updated Apple Watch Extension Help in Photographer's Friend for details.
Added ability to buy and restore In-App Purchases directly from Apple Watch.
Added measurement units toggle switch to Depth of Field calculator settings screen.
Now include the near focus limit in the Hyperfocal DoF readout even if it is more than infinity.
Removed help documents for DoF, ND Filter, and Exposure Shift calculators
You can now swipe left and right on the three calculator screens to navigate directly between them.
A long-press on the ND Filter Calculator's Filter Visibility button will now display a dialog that offers to unhide all hidden filters.
Taken the corners off all user interface elements and updated the look and feel to make Photographer's Friend even prettier.
Restored decimals for Near and Far Focus limits in the DoF Calculator.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Custom Circle of Confusion value from being saved in the Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator Settings.
3.7.2
2021-03-27
Version 3.7.2
The Apple Watch Add-on now recalls the last used calculator on launch.
Added space between Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator labels.
Fixed a problem that caused ND Filter Calculator for Apple Watch to reset shutter speed and selected filter strength after restarting the app.
Improved stability when linking Apple Watch and iPhone ND Filter Timers.
Better handling of the switch from Passive Timer to Active Timer on Apple Watch ND Filter Calculator
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Version 3.7.1
Fixed some minor settings page formatting issues
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Version 3.7
Added Diffraction Limit Guide Adjusters - you can now fine-tune the start points of the amber and red diffraction warnings (included in Pro Add-on)
Added an infinity value slider to the Depth of Field calculator settings screen (included in Pro Add-on).
Added Japanese as a fully supported language and 14 other languages with Machine translation (Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Added contextual onboarding help with element highlighting to walk you through settings and usage — accessed via a Help button on calculators and DoF Calc settings screen.
Removed the Main Menu of Photographer's Friend on Apple Watch and changed navigation. See the updated Apple Watch Extension Help in Photographer's Friend for details.
Added ability to buy and restore In-App Purchases directly from Apple Watch.
Added measurement units toggle switch to Depth of Field calculator settings screen.
Now include the near focus limit in the Hyperfocal DoF readout even if it is more than infinity.
Removed help documents for DoF, ND Filter, and Exposure Shift calculators
You can now swipe left and right on the three calculator screens to navigate directly between them.
A long-press on the ND Filter Calculator's Filter Visibility button will now display a dialog that offers to unhide all hidden filters.
Taken the corners off all user interface elements and updated the look and feel to make Photographer's Friend even prettier.
Restored decimals for Near and Far Focus limits in the DoF Calculator.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Custom Circle of Confusion value from being saved in the Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator Settings.
The Apple Watch Add-on now recalls the last used calculator on launch.
Added space between Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator labels.
Fixed a problem that caused ND Filter Calculator for Apple Watch to reset shutter speed and selected filter strength after restarting the app.
Improved stability when linking Apple Watch and iPhone ND Filter Timers.
Better handling of the switch from Passive Timer to Active Timer on Apple Watch ND Filter Calculator
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Version 3.7.1
Fixed some minor settings page formatting issues
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Version 3.7
Added Diffraction Limit Guide Adjusters - you can now fine-tune the start points of the amber and red diffraction warnings (included in Pro Add-on)
Added an infinity value slider to the Depth of Field calculator settings screen (included in Pro Add-on).
Added Japanese as a fully supported language and 14 other languages with Machine translation (Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Added contextual onboarding help with element highlighting to walk you through settings and usage — accessed via a Help button on calculators and DoF Calc settings screen.
Removed the Main Menu of Photographer's Friend on Apple Watch and changed navigation. See the updated Apple Watch Extension Help in Photographer's Friend for details.
Added ability to buy and restore In-App Purchases directly from Apple Watch.
Added measurement units toggle switch to Depth of Field calculator settings screen.
Now include the near focus limit in the Hyperfocal DoF readout even if it is more than infinity.
Removed help documents for DoF, ND Filter, and Exposure Shift calculators
You can now swipe left and right on the three calculator screens to navigate directly between them.
A long-press on the ND Filter Calculator's Filter Visibility button will now display a dialog that offers to unhide all hidden filters.
Taken the corners off all user interface elements and updated the look and feel to make Photographer's Friend even prettier.
Restored decimals for Near and Far Focus limits in the DoF Calculator.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Custom Circle of Confusion value from being saved in the Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator Settings.
3.7.1
2021-03-21
Added Diffraction Limit Guide Adjusters - you can now fine-tune the start points of the amber and red diffraction warnings (included in Pro Add-on)
Added an infinity value slider to the Depth of Field calculator settings screen (included in Pro Add-on).
Added Japanese as a fully supported language and 14 other languages with Machine translation (Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Added contextual onboarding help with element highlighting to walk you through settings and usage — accessed via a Help button on calculators and DoF Calc settings screen.
Removed the Main Menu of Photographer's Friend on Apple Watch and changed navigation. See the updated Apple Watch Extension Help in Photographer's Friend for details.
Added ability to buy and restore In-App Purchases directly from Apple Watch.
Added measurement units toggle switch to Depth of Field calculator settings screen.
Now include the near focus limit in the Hyperfocal DoF readout even if it is more than infinity.
Removed help documents for DoF, ND Filter, and Exposure Shift calculators
You can now swipe left and right on the three calculator screens to navigate directly between them.
A long-press on the ND Filter Calculator's Filter Visibility button will now display a dialog that offers to unhide all hidden filters.
Taken the corners off all user interface elements and updated the look and feel to make Photographer's Friend even prettier.
Restored decimals for Near and Far Focus limits in the DoF Calculator.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Custom Circle of Confusion value from being saved in the Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator Settings.
Fixed some minor settings page formatting issues in version 3.7.1.
Added an infinity value slider to the Depth of Field calculator settings screen (included in Pro Add-on).
Added Japanese as a fully supported language and 14 other languages with Machine translation (Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Added contextual onboarding help with element highlighting to walk you through settings and usage — accessed via a Help button on calculators and DoF Calc settings screen.
Removed the Main Menu of Photographer's Friend on Apple Watch and changed navigation. See the updated Apple Watch Extension Help in Photographer's Friend for details.
Added ability to buy and restore In-App Purchases directly from Apple Watch.
Added measurement units toggle switch to Depth of Field calculator settings screen.
Now include the near focus limit in the Hyperfocal DoF readout even if it is more than infinity.
Removed help documents for DoF, ND Filter, and Exposure Shift calculators
You can now swipe left and right on the three calculator screens to navigate directly between them.
A long-press on the ND Filter Calculator's Filter Visibility button will now display a dialog that offers to unhide all hidden filters.
Taken the corners off all user interface elements and updated the look and feel to make Photographer's Friend even prettier.
Restored decimals for Near and Far Focus limits in the DoF Calculator.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Custom Circle of Confusion value from being saved in the Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator Settings.
Fixed some minor settings page formatting issues in version 3.7.1.
3.7
2021-03-20
Added Diffraction Limit Guide Adjusters - you can now fine-tune the start points of the amber and red diffraction warnings (included in Pro Add-on)
Added an infinity value slider to the Depth of Field calculator settings screen (included in Pro Add-on).
Added Japanese as a fully supported language and 14 other languages with Machine translation (Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Added contextual onboarding help with element highlighting to walk you through settings and usage — accessed via a Help button on calculators and DoF Calc settings screen.
Removed the Main Menu of Photographer's Friend on Apple Watch and changed navigation. See the updated Apple Watch Extension Help in Photographer's Friend for details.
Added ability to buy and restore In-App Purchases directly from Apple Watch.
Added measurement units toggle switch to Depth of Field calculator settings screen.
Now include the near focus limit in the Hyperfocal DoF readout even if it is more than infinity.
Removed help documents for DoF, ND Filter, and Exposure Shift calculators
You can now swipe left and right on the three calculator screens to navigate directly between them.
A long-press on the ND Filter Calculator's Filter Visibility button will now display a dialog that offers to unhide all hidden filters.
Taken the corners off all user interface elements and updated the look and feel to make Photographer's Friend even prettier.
Restored decimals for Near and Far Focus limits in the DoF Calculator.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Custom Circle of Confusion value from being saved in the Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator Settings.
Added an infinity value slider to the Depth of Field calculator settings screen (included in Pro Add-on).
Added Japanese as a fully supported language and 14 other languages with Machine translation (Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Added contextual onboarding help with element highlighting to walk you through settings and usage — accessed via a Help button on calculators and DoF Calc settings screen.
Removed the Main Menu of Photographer's Friend on Apple Watch and changed navigation. See the updated Apple Watch Extension Help in Photographer's Friend for details.
Added ability to buy and restore In-App Purchases directly from Apple Watch.
Added measurement units toggle switch to Depth of Field calculator settings screen.
Now include the near focus limit in the Hyperfocal DoF readout even if it is more than infinity.
Removed help documents for DoF, ND Filter, and Exposure Shift calculators
You can now swipe left and right on the three calculator screens to navigate directly between them.
A long-press on the ND Filter Calculator's Filter Visibility button will now display a dialog that offers to unhide all hidden filters.
Taken the corners off all user interface elements and updated the look and feel to make Photographer's Friend even prettier.
Restored decimals for Near and Far Focus limits in the DoF Calculator.
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Custom Circle of Confusion value from being saved in the Apple Watch Depth of Field Calculator Settings.
3.6.2
2020-12-18
*** Introducing the Active Timer! ***
- In the Neutral Density Filter Calculator for Apple Watch, with Active Timer, now timers up to one hour, can provide audible and haptic taps as an aid to the timer status, even when the watch face turns off. Active Timer will also automatically engage from 60 minutes, even for longer exposures.
- An Audible Tap (a ding and a haptic tap) plays every ten seconds from 60 to 5 minutes. It plays every 5 seconds from 3 to 1 minute, then every 3 seconds from 60 to 10 seconds. From 10 to 4 seconds it plays every other second, then every second for the last three seconds before the alarm starts to remind you to stop your exposure.
- Mute your Apple Watch if you don’t want the sound, but the Audible Tap option makes the taps heavier, and harder to miss. With Audible Taps turned off and just the Active Timer, you’ll get lighter taps during the countdown with no sound.
- Photographer’s Friend can now be completely closed during an ND Filter Calculator timer on both the Apple Watch and iOS device, and it will review the timer when opened again. If the app remains closed, you’ll still get a notification to remind you to stop your exposure.
- We also added synching of ND Filter Calculator shutter speed and selected ND Filters from the iPhone to Apple Watch when tapping the watch button.
- There is now a Decimal Fractions field in the ND Filter Calculator for Apple Watch to cater for filters such as an ND400 which is rated at 8.6 stops. The fractions for stacked filter combinations on the iPhone are also synchronized with the Watch Extension.
- Turn on auto-hide to remove the Decimal Fractions field when there is no fraction in the synched filters. When hidden, swipe up to show the Decimal Fractions field to manual input filter fractions.
In addition to the above changes, the Settings, Help & Links Tables now flash the scroll bar when selected to make it more obvious that there is more to see when scrolled.
- In version 3.6.1 we fixed an issue that caused the hyperfocal distance values at the top of the DoF Calculator to be trailing by one selection when the hyperfocal distance lock was engaged.
*** Other Recent Changes ***
Version 3.5 was a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Silicon Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
- In the Neutral Density Filter Calculator for Apple Watch, with Active Timer, now timers up to one hour, can provide audible and haptic taps as an aid to the timer status, even when the watch face turns off. Active Timer will also automatically engage from 60 minutes, even for longer exposures.
- An Audible Tap (a ding and a haptic tap) plays every ten seconds from 60 to 5 minutes. It plays every 5 seconds from 3 to 1 minute, then every 3 seconds from 60 to 10 seconds. From 10 to 4 seconds it plays every other second, then every second for the last three seconds before the alarm starts to remind you to stop your exposure.
- Mute your Apple Watch if you don’t want the sound, but the Audible Tap option makes the taps heavier, and harder to miss. With Audible Taps turned off and just the Active Timer, you’ll get lighter taps during the countdown with no sound.
- Photographer’s Friend can now be completely closed during an ND Filter Calculator timer on both the Apple Watch and iOS device, and it will review the timer when opened again. If the app remains closed, you’ll still get a notification to remind you to stop your exposure.
- We also added synching of ND Filter Calculator shutter speed and selected ND Filters from the iPhone to Apple Watch when tapping the watch button.
- There is now a Decimal Fractions field in the ND Filter Calculator for Apple Watch to cater for filters such as an ND400 which is rated at 8.6 stops. The fractions for stacked filter combinations on the iPhone are also synchronized with the Watch Extension.
- Turn on auto-hide to remove the Decimal Fractions field when there is no fraction in the synched filters. When hidden, swipe up to show the Decimal Fractions field to manual input filter fractions.
In addition to the above changes, the Settings, Help & Links Tables now flash the scroll bar when selected to make it more obvious that there is more to see when scrolled.
- In version 3.6.1 we fixed an issue that caused the hyperfocal distance values at the top of the DoF Calculator to be trailing by one selection when the hyperfocal distance lock was engaged.
*** Other Recent Changes ***
Version 3.5 was a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Silicon Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
3.6.1
2020-12-14
*** Introducing the Active Timer! ***
- In the Neutral Density Filter Calculator for Apple Watch, with Active Timer, now timers up to one hour, can provide audible and haptic taps as an aid to the timer status, even when the watch face turns off. Active Timer will also automatically engage from 60 minutes, even for longer exposures.
- An Audible Tap (a ding and a haptic tap) plays every ten seconds from 60 to 5 minutes. It plays every 5 seconds from 3 to 1 minute, then every 3 seconds from 60 to 10 seconds. From 10 to 4 seconds it plays every other second, then every second for the last three seconds before the alarm starts to remind you to stop your exposure.
- Mute your Apple Watch if you don’t want the sound, but the Audible Tap option makes the taps heavier, and harder to miss. With Audible Taps turned off and just the Active Timer, you’ll get lighter taps during the countdown with no sound.
- Photographer’s Friend can now be completely closed during an ND Filter Calculator timer on both the Apple Watch and iOS device, and it will review the timer when opened again. If the app remains closed, you’ll still get a notification to remind you to stop your exposure.
- We also added synching of ND Filter Calculator settings from the iPhone to Apple Watch when tapping the watch button. When multiple filters are selected on the iPhone the nearest whole number of ND stops are calculated.
In addition to the above changes, the Settings, Help & Links Tables now flash the scroll bar when selected to make it more obvious that there is more to see when scrolled.
- In version 3.6.1 we fixed an issue that caused the hyperfocal distance values at the top of the DoF Calculator to be trailing by one selection when the hyperfocal distance lock was engaged.
*** Other Recent Changes ***
Version 3.5 was a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Silicon Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
- In the Neutral Density Filter Calculator for Apple Watch, with Active Timer, now timers up to one hour, can provide audible and haptic taps as an aid to the timer status, even when the watch face turns off. Active Timer will also automatically engage from 60 minutes, even for longer exposures.
- An Audible Tap (a ding and a haptic tap) plays every ten seconds from 60 to 5 minutes. It plays every 5 seconds from 3 to 1 minute, then every 3 seconds from 60 to 10 seconds. From 10 to 4 seconds it plays every other second, then every second for the last three seconds before the alarm starts to remind you to stop your exposure.
- Mute your Apple Watch if you don’t want the sound, but the Audible Tap option makes the taps heavier, and harder to miss. With Audible Taps turned off and just the Active Timer, you’ll get lighter taps during the countdown with no sound.
- Photographer’s Friend can now be completely closed during an ND Filter Calculator timer on both the Apple Watch and iOS device, and it will review the timer when opened again. If the app remains closed, you’ll still get a notification to remind you to stop your exposure.
- We also added synching of ND Filter Calculator settings from the iPhone to Apple Watch when tapping the watch button. When multiple filters are selected on the iPhone the nearest whole number of ND stops are calculated.
In addition to the above changes, the Settings, Help & Links Tables now flash the scroll bar when selected to make it more obvious that there is more to see when scrolled.
- In version 3.6.1 we fixed an issue that caused the hyperfocal distance values at the top of the DoF Calculator to be trailing by one selection when the hyperfocal distance lock was engaged.
*** Other Recent Changes ***
Version 3.5 was a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Silicon Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
3.6
2020-12-13
*** Introducing the Active Timer! ***
- In the Neutral Density Filter Calculator for Apple Watch, with Active Timer, now timers up to one hour, can provide audible and haptic taps as an aid to the timer status, even when the watch face turns off. Active Timer will also automatically engage from 60 minutes, even for longer exposures.
- An Audible Tap (a ding and a haptic tap) plays every ten seconds from 60 to 5 minutes. It plays every 5 seconds from 3 to 1 minute, then every 3 seconds from 60 to 10 seconds. From 10 to 4 seconds it plays every other second, then every second for the last three seconds before the alarm starts to remind you to stop your exposure.
- Mute your Apple Watch if you don’t want the sound, but the Audible Tap option makes the taps heavier, and harder to miss. With Audible Taps turned off and just the Active Timer, you’ll get lighter taps during the countdown with no sound.
- Photographer’s Friend can now be completely closed during an ND Filter Calculator timer on both the Apple Watch and iOS device, and it will review the timer when opened again. If the app remains closed, you’ll still get a notification to remind you to stop your exposure.
- We also added synching of ND Filter Calculator settings from the iPhone to Apple Watch when tapping the watch button. When multiple filters are selected on the iPhone the nearest whole number of ND stops are calculated.
In addition to the above changes, the Settings, Help & Links Tables now flash the scroll bar when selected to make it more obvious that there is more to see when scrolled.
*** Other Recent Changes ***
Version 3.5 was a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Silicon Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
- In the Neutral Density Filter Calculator for Apple Watch, with Active Timer, now timers up to one hour, can provide audible and haptic taps as an aid to the timer status, even when the watch face turns off. Active Timer will also automatically engage from 60 minutes, even for longer exposures.
- An Audible Tap (a ding and a haptic tap) plays every ten seconds from 60 to 5 minutes. It plays every 5 seconds from 3 to 1 minute, then every 3 seconds from 60 to 10 seconds. From 10 to 4 seconds it plays every other second, then every second for the last three seconds before the alarm starts to remind you to stop your exposure.
- Mute your Apple Watch if you don’t want the sound, but the Audible Tap option makes the taps heavier, and harder to miss. With Audible Taps turned off and just the Active Timer, you’ll get lighter taps during the countdown with no sound.
- Photographer’s Friend can now be completely closed during an ND Filter Calculator timer on both the Apple Watch and iOS device, and it will review the timer when opened again. If the app remains closed, you’ll still get a notification to remind you to stop your exposure.
- We also added synching of ND Filter Calculator settings from the iPhone to Apple Watch when tapping the watch button. When multiple filters are selected on the iPhone the nearest whole number of ND stops are calculated.
In addition to the above changes, the Settings, Help & Links Tables now flash the scroll bar when selected to make it more obvious that there is more to see when scrolled.
*** Other Recent Changes ***
Version 3.5 was a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Silicon Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
3.5.7
2020-11-17
Version 3.5 is a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Silicon Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
v3.5.6 - Improved Apple Watch syncing performance and reliability
v3.5.7 - Fixed an error that could cause Apple Watch Extension to crash when returning to the Main Menu.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
v3.5.6 - Improved Apple Watch syncing performance and reliability
v3.5.7 - Fixed an error that could cause Apple Watch Extension to crash when returning to the Main Menu.
3.5.6
2020-11-11
Version 3.5 is a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
v3.5.6 - Improved Apple Watch syncing performance and reliability
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
v3.5.6 - Improved Apple Watch syncing performance and reliability
3.5.5
2020-11-09
Version 3.5 is a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize up to eight color schemes, including gradation point, and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight colors used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
v3.5.5 - Improved Apple Watch syncing performance and reliability
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
v3.5.5 - Improved Apple Watch syncing performance and reliability
3.5.4
2020-11-07
Version 3.5 is a huge update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize the gradations on up to eight backgrounds and save them for switching later. The main traffic light colors and highlight color used throughout Photographer's Friend are also now editable.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
v3.5.3 - Fixed a condition that could cause high CPU use on Apple Watch in certain circumstances.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
v3.5.3 - Fixed a condition that could cause high CPU use on Apple Watch in certain circumstances.
3.5.3
2020-11-02
This is a Huge Update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase and support for Mac OS X available for everyone. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light. As part of the Pro Add-on, you can now customize the gradations on up to eight backgrounds and save them for switching later.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
3.5.2
2020-10-26
This is a Huge Update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase and support for Mac OS X available for everyone. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
* Minor update 3.5.2 to fix Mac OS X availability issue.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
* Minor update 3.5.2 to fix Mac OS X availability issue.
3.5.1
2020-10-25
This is a Huge Update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase and support for Mac OS X available for everyone. Completely reworked the User Interface, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
* Minor update 3.5.1 makes In-App Purchases more permanent once bought.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch. Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right to left) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch. Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation. You can flip the ND Calculator top and bottom sections for ease of use, and flip left with right on all Smart Rotation screens, making Photographer's Friend even friendlier for left-handed users.
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Depth of Field Calculator Tweak ##
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We also corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
* Minor update 3.5.1 makes In-App Purchases more permanent once bought.
3.5
2020-10-23
This is a Huge Update adding Apple Watch Extensions for the DoF Calculator and ND Filter Calculator which are enabled via an In-App Purchase and support for Mac OS X available for everyone.
Completely reworked the UI, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch.
Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch.
Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Mac OS X Support ##
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation.
There is also an option to switch the panels from left to right, which makes Photographer’s friend easier to use in your left hand while operating your camera with your right. This is also useful for left-handed users, as it puts the controls for each calculator closer to the holding hand.
## DoF Calculator Tweaks ##
Hyperfocal Distance Lock is here! You can now tap or long-press a padlock in the Hyperlocal Distance readout box and Photographer’s Friend will automatically adjust the Focus Distance dial to the focus distance required to achieve hyper-focus as you move the sensor size, aperture, and focal length dials. Without the lock engaged, the DoF Calculator will temporarily adjust the focus distance as it has in the past.
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
Completely reworked the UI, making it generally prettier with better resizing of fonts for larger screens (iPad and Mac). There are also now two different backgrounds available for both Light and Dark appearances, all based on sunrises and dawn light.
## Added Apple Watch Extension for ND Filter Calculator ##
You can now transfer your calculated exposure time from your iPhone to your Apple Watch and run the timer on the watch, along with countdown sounds and haptics so you’ll know when to stop our exposure without looking at your iPhone or Watch.
Unlink the Watch Extension from the iPhone by tapping the chain link and you can select a shutter speed and total stops of ND filter to apply and calculate filtered exposure time with just the Apple Watch.
From the settings screen (swipe right) you can set a custom timer just for the Watch or send it to the iPhone if they are linked, and run the timer from either device.
When linked, you can start and stop the timers on either device independently. *Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Added Apple Watch DoF Calculator ##
We have added a completely standalone, fully functional version of the Depth of Field Calculator for Apple Watch.
Has almost complete feature parity with the iOS version, including Pixel Peeper Mode and the same intense level of detail!
Double-tap the DoF Readout to transfer the Hyperfocal Distance to the Focus Distance Dial. The central data band is a teal color when the settings result in hyperlocal distance or greater. Long-press or triple tap to lock the Hyper Focal Distance link to the Distance Dial, indicated by gold background for central data band.
When the Extension is available, a watch button will appear on the DoF Calculator on your iPhone, which when pressed, transfers all of your DoF Calculator settings to the Watch and updates the DoF details accordingly.
*Note that Apple Watch Extensions are paid Add-on Features.*
## Mac OS X Support ##
Photographer’s Friend is now available on Mac OS X 13.5 or later! This is a free upgrade for all existing owners of Photographer’s Friend and an excellent way to reference the calculators and help screens on a larger screen!
## Large Characters on iPad and Mac OS X ##
Your Photographer’s Friend just got friendlier on your eyes! Not only is it prettier, but we now detect larger screens and increase the size of fonts accordingly throughout the application.
## Smart Rotation ##
If you buy the Super-Power Pro Update via In-App Purchases, you will also be able to turn on Smart Rotation which splits the screens into two and reformats the screens intelligently when using your device in landscape orientation.
There is also an option to switch the panels from left to right, which makes Photographer’s friend easier to use in your left hand while operating your camera with your right. This is also useful for left-handed users, as it puts the controls for each calculator closer to the holding hand.
## DoF Calculator Tweaks ##
Hyperfocal Distance Lock is here! You can now tap or long-press a padlock in the Hyperlocal Distance readout box and Photographer’s Friend will automatically adjust the Focus Distance dial to the focus distance required to achieve hyper-focus as you move the sensor size, aperture, and focal length dials. Without the lock engaged, the DoF Calculator will temporarily adjust the focus distance as it has in the past.
Hyperfocal DoF distance text now changes to a teal color when the dials are set to a focus distance equal to or greater than the Hyperfocal Distance.
We corrected a minor error in the sub-micrometer depth of field calculations.
3.3
2020-03-05
* The HFD (Hyperfocal Distance) can now be locked/unlocked with a one-second press, or by tapping the padlock, forcing the Focus Distance dial to automatically adjust to the currently calculated HFD. The lock can remain on when the HFD is not transferred to the Focus Distance dial but has no effect until the HFD label is tapped, indicated by a teal-colored label, along with a locked padlock icon.
* It’s now possible to lock/unlock the Format (sensor size) dial with a one-second press, or by tapping the padlock. This setting is not changed often and some users found that they changed it inadvertently and didn’t notice.
* If you try to change the Format (sensor size) or Focus Distance dials when their respective locks are engaged, a message will be displayed asking if you’d like to deactivate the lock and proceed with the change. It’s also possible to keep the lock on if the change was not intentional and the value will be reset to the original value.
* Added a new DoF Calculator Help Screen to explain the new HFD and Format Dial Locks.
* Refined the messaging system that was introduced in version 3.2, including a number of fun welcome messages.
* Fixed a known issue that caused the Status Bar to effectively become invisible until the tab bar is tapped after shaking the device to toggle between Light and Dark Appearances on iOS 13 or later devices.
* Fixed an issue that caused a blank space to be created on the right side of the Tab Bar on iPads that caused the app to crash when tapped.
* It’s now possible to lock/unlock the Format (sensor size) dial with a one-second press, or by tapping the padlock. This setting is not changed often and some users found that they changed it inadvertently and didn’t notice.
* If you try to change the Format (sensor size) or Focus Distance dials when their respective locks are engaged, a message will be displayed asking if you’d like to deactivate the lock and proceed with the change. It’s also possible to keep the lock on if the change was not intentional and the value will be reset to the original value.
* Added a new DoF Calculator Help Screen to explain the new HFD and Format Dial Locks.
* Refined the messaging system that was introduced in version 3.2, including a number of fun welcome messages.
* Fixed a known issue that caused the Status Bar to effectively become invisible until the tab bar is tapped after shaking the device to toggle between Light and Dark Appearances on iOS 13 or later devices.
* Fixed an issue that caused a blank space to be created on the right side of the Tab Bar on iPads that caused the app to crash when tapped.
3.2
2020-02-16
We added support for Light and Dark Appearance throughout Photographer's Friend (requires iOS 13 or higher, though earlier versions work fine in Light mode). Now you can shake your device to switch between Light and Dark Modes. There is also a Default Appearance mode, which changes automatically to match the Appearance set on your iOS device. Try the new Dark mode. It looks great!
We also added two new medium format sensor sizes CF0.79 (44 x 33 mm) and CF0.64 (53.4 x 40 mm) to the Depth of Field Calculator.
We also added two new medium format sensor sizes CF0.79 (44 x 33 mm) and CF0.64 (53.4 x 40 mm) to the Depth of Field Calculator.
3.1
2018-10-19
- Added automatic support for regions such as France and Russia that use a comma instead of a period to delimit decimal fractions.
- Photographer's Friend now automatically uses a comma as the decimal delimiter in the custom Circle of Confusion setting for the Depth of Field Calculator.
- Fixed a problem that caused the Exposure Shift Calculator to crash the app if a region that uses a comma in decimal fractions was set in iOS.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in a truncated title in the Exposure Shift Calculator help.
- Photographer's Friend now automatically uses a comma as the decimal delimiter in the custom Circle of Confusion setting for the Depth of Field Calculator.
- Fixed a problem that caused the Exposure Shift Calculator to crash the app if a region that uses a comma in decimal fractions was set in iOS.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in a truncated title in the Exposure Shift Calculator help.
3.0.4
2018-10-07
This is a minor update to fix the following issues...
- The focus distance dial is now updated to the new Hyperfocal Distance if the Hyperfocal Distance was actively being transferred to the focus distance dial when Pixel Peeper mode is activated or the megapixels changed.
- The focus distance dial is also now correctly updated if a new aperture is sent to the Depth of Field Calculator from the Exposure Shift Calculator while the Hyperfocal Distance is being transferred to the focus distance dial.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Exposure Shift Calculator screen to be displayed if the Depth of Field Calculator settings were changed straight after the aperture being transferred from the Exposure Shift Calculator.
- Fixed an embarrassing typo in the Startup Help for the Exposure Shift Calculator.
- The focus distance dial is now updated to the new Hyperfocal Distance if the Hyperfocal Distance was actively being transferred to the focus distance dial when Pixel Peeper mode is activated or the megapixels changed.
- The focus distance dial is also now correctly updated if a new aperture is sent to the Depth of Field Calculator from the Exposure Shift Calculator while the Hyperfocal Distance is being transferred to the focus distance dial.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Exposure Shift Calculator screen to be displayed if the Depth of Field Calculator settings were changed straight after the aperture being transferred from the Exposure Shift Calculator.
- Fixed an embarrassing typo in the Startup Help for the Exposure Shift Calculator.
3.0.3
2018-09-24
In this release we've tweaked the decimal points in the Depth of Field Calculator a little more, to display even more detail for very shallow depth of field measurements.
Also, under the hood, the code has been tweaked and updated to Swift 4.2.
Also, under the hood, the code has been tweaked and updated to Swift 4.2.
3.0
2018-09-17
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
| Item | Price | iPhone/iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Pro Bundle (Enable All Pro Features and Extensions) |
Free |
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| Photographer's Friend Pro! (Enable a multitude of Pro features.) |
Free |
ED977263523✱✱✱✱✱ | F0B40C0✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Apple Watch Extensions (A DoF & ND Filter Calculator for Apple Watch) |
Free |
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SVPHOTOG,
One of the best photo apps!!!!!
Fabulous App. The only app I have found that allows me to calculate depth of field when working in the realm of macro. Thanks Martin.
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THE surfdog,
Superb App
Calculating DoF is one thing, but this goes beyond that. The Pixel Peeper mode constrains the DoF to even tighter tolerances. Awesome when trying to REALLY nail focus. It enables sensor MP adjustment to fine tune the calculation.
For example, with my 30MP body and an 85mm lens…shooting at f/1.8 @ 15ft, the DoF is 5.40”, but that same lens on my 50MP body yields just 4.18.” Versus a DoF of 11.68 as a generic “35mm” calculation. There’s “acceptable” focus and then there’s actually sharp focus. It can make a huge difference when printing large.
The included ND Filter Calculator is also very handy. Start with a base shutter speed, tap the ND filter (or several) and the new shutter speed is instantly calculated. It even includes a timer for those that don’t have, or don’t want to use, an intervalometer. Slick
For example, with my 30MP body and an 85mm lens…shooting at f/1.8 @ 15ft, the DoF is 5.40”, but that same lens on my 50MP body yields just 4.18.” Versus a DoF of 11.68 as a generic “35mm” calculation. There’s “acceptable” focus and then there’s actually sharp focus. It can make a huge difference when printing large.
The included ND Filter Calculator is also very handy. Start with a base shutter speed, tap the ND filter (or several) and the new shutter speed is instantly calculated. It even includes a timer for those that don’t have, or don’t want to use, an intervalometer. Slick
