Photo Tools

Photo Tools Free App

Rated 4.22/5 (1,823) —  Free Android application by Artem Yankovskiy

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About Photo Tools

Do you like to take photos not only with a phone but also with a mirror camera or advanced mirrorless camera? Are you eager to make your photos more interesting? Are you often missing the "golden hour"? Or beautiful sunrises and sunsets always passing you by? Are you trying to make a sharp foreground and background of a landscape but fail? And what about a night exposure metering and exposure pairs adjustment - do you have any difficulties? You can solve all your problems by using Photo Tools app for Android as it comprises three convenient tools: DoF calculator, sunrise and sunset calendar, and exposure calculator.

DoF calculator: adjust DoF according to your creative concept. If you want to calculate a hyperfocal distance then for better effect you should use the method described by Lee Frost in his book "The Creative Photography", i. e. make calculations for more open aperture and then shut it by one stop. The depth of field calculation module is based on Vladimir Medvedev's theory (http://goo.gl/FrRooP), i. e. the circle of confusion diameter depends on the pixel size rather than on the sensor size. Numerous experiments with different cameras have proved the efficiency of this calculation method. Photo Tools app allows you to manage your cameras easily: add new cameras and edit the existing ones. If you don't like the idea that the results depend on the pixel size, you may set the desired size for the circle of confusion yourself by simply editing the camera's settings.

Sunrise and sunset calendar: learn the information on the daylight hours. The calendar shows you the sunrise and sunset times today, tomorrow and any other day - you may choose the date according to your plans. Information on civic, nautical and astronomical twilight is useful for those who like taking photos during the "golden hour" and at night. Photo Tools can help you to plan a trip to the shooting location: the app is not limited to your current location and allows to choose any place on the map. Also you don't have to worry about a timezone - the app adjusts the time automatically based on the selected place.

Exposure calculator: forget about those exposure pairs tables! This module would be extremely useful when the embedded camera's exposure meter becomes insufficient for you, especially when shooting at night with long exposure. The algorithm is simple: you should make a test photo to estimate the exposure and composition with parameters that the embedded exposure meter can still handle. Often this means maximum open aperture, shutter speed up to 30 sec and high ISO. After such calibration choose the necessary EV pairs according to your taste and goals. The shutter speed is usually more than 30 sec, and the shot should be made in Bulb-mode with the release cable. This module may also be useful in studio shooting.

Want even more functionality? Take a look at our Azimuth Plugin for Photo Tools. It will help you not only track sunset and sunrise times but also know where the sun rises and sets, and the sunlight direction anywhere in the world at the required time.

The app contains no ads, and if you like Photo Tools you may support the developer by purchasing a full version which contains the following additional features:

1. Limit values range in DoF calculator.
2. Search for locations in sunrise and sunset calendar by address or geographic coordinates.
3. Limit values range in exposure calculator.

Thanks:
Rudy Dordonne (rework EV-pair kernel)

How to Download / Install

Download and install Photo Tools version 0.15.3 on your Android device!
Downloaded 100,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: ru.neverdark.phototools, download Photo Tools.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Bug fixes
Version update Photo Tools was updated to version 0.15.3
Version update Photo Tools was updated to version 0.15
Version update Photo Tools was updated to version 0.13
More downloads  Photo Tools reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads

What are users saying about Photo Tools

K70%
by K####:

Very professional. Not for amateur like me. One should take a photography course to Know how to use it.

Q70%
by Q####:

This app is for photo geeks and I'm proud to be one. ;)

Z70%
by Z####:

Pretty good

X70%
by X####:

One of the best DoF calculators out there. It is simple and easy to use with a very clear UI. I suggest this app to my photography students.

X70%
by X####:

Not sure why those 1 and 2 stars, but clearly it has to do with misinterpretation of the functionality of the app. The app will NOT measure the parameters and tell you how to take perfect foto. It will tell you how to recalculate and fine tune your parameters based on those you entered. It does precisely what is described. You don't need book or excel tables to check the values. But if you know nothing about photography and don't know what you want to achieve, you will not find it useful.

X70%
by X####:

Does what is says on the tin, no fancy nonsense, and seems accurate. Alot of hard work has gone into this app and it shows, so good work.

H70%
by H####:

Very well thought out and excellent presentation. Handy and with the right information without becoming too complex even for very difficult situations. If you know what you're doing or care, this app nails it!

X70%
by X####:

As per usual DSLR catered for micro 4/3 users go whistle

M70%
by M####:

This is a very good app to use. I like the DOF part of it more.

S70%
by S####:

It's a very good app for reference of DSLR handling.

X70%
by X####:

Add Canon 80d

X70%
by X####:

What if i want to stop down from 800 to 600 iso. It could be really useful for film shooters

H70%
by H####:

New Camera and this is a great app for learning how to work my my lenses and AP/ISO/SHUT... Question.. can you please explain EV pairs and how its supposed to work/what its supposed to do?

C70%
by C####:

Very good

I70%
by I####:

Good

S70%
by S####:

On a tablet the screen orientation needs fixing certain functions only display in portrait mode and others only in landscape mode very annoying when moving between different functions. Hard set to portrait mode as is the case on a phone will be best

S70%
by S####:

I don't know what the azimuth does.

S70%
by S####:

Add Canon 80d

M70%
by M####:

New Camera and this is a great app for learning how to work my my lenses and AP/ISO/SHUT... Question.. can you please explain EV pairs and how its supposed to work/what its supposed to do?

S70%
by S####:

Can this app be use for the camera already installed on ur phone or do u have to download a different one

I70%
by I####:

Helpful for those who use manual cameras

Q70%
by Q####:

Takes the guess work out of taking shots excellent will be getting upgrade we'll worth it good app does old cameras has well has new ones

X70%
by X####:

This app has the tool I need to set up multiple cameras at the same exposure at different apertures and distances. Also like the sunset and sunrise feature include.

X70%
by X####:

It has all I require... Works well

M70%
by M####:

But not great

X70%
by X####:

Hi its very good thanks

B70%
by B####:

Everything in one toolbox, love it

E70%
by E####:

It's fairly easy 2 use and understand.

X70%
by X####:

Best app thanks very much all the best

E70%
by E####:

Good

I70%
by I####:

Sorry not good at all.

T70%
by T####:

Really appreciate this application! Was about to write my own when I came across this so you saved me a bunch of time :-D

T70%
by T####:

I don't see Sony a7. Are you going to add this camera soon? Okay thanks for your quick reply to my question Artem.

J70%
by J####:

Photo Tools is awesome. Replacing 3 apps with one. I'm going to buy it.

T70%
by T####:

Why focus distance jumps from 10 to 20? What about if I want to measure 12 inch?

W70%
by W####:

I'm starting in professional photography and this app is a must have.

T70%
by T####:

Can this app be use for the camera already installed on ur phone or do u have to download a different one

T70%
by T####:

Please add the Sony a6000 looks like a useful app

T70%
by T####:

What if i want to stop down from 800 to 600 iso. It could be really useful for film shooters

T70%
by T####:

Nice app


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