Pocket Light Meter App Reviews

Great app! Support works fast and fixes any issues with new versions!

Instructions might be nice to explain what ev value represents and what area it is measuring.

Handy reference when I dont have other equipment on hand. Developer is responsive to bugs in updates and squishes them quickly.

I use this with my Luxi meter and it gives me pretty accurate results. Ive compared its readings to an actual lux meter and it was surprisingly spot-on.

Very useful and accurate for shooting with cameras without TTL metering. The log function is supercool and no need to write anything down when out in the field. And its free.

I really like this app... I compared it to the readings and results from my Canon 6D and its right on. I use it on those rare occasions when I shoot film. My only complaint is that it wont take a reading off a flash but honestly I have no idea how thats even possible by using the iPhone cam. This is a great app and the price is RIGHT on. Good stuff!

I think it really needs a defuser. I find that it grossly underexposes in bright light, but overexposes by a stop in low light. In regular everyday light it agrees more or less perfectly with my built in meter and handheld meter.

Such a great tool when shooting large format film. I use it regularly and enjoy it thoroughly. I am very appreciative of the app developer. It was totally worth paying for no ads as well! Keep up the great work!

Love it must have for everyone :)

Not quite yet. On the good side - measures exposure correctly (like a real light meter) so one can use it for the zone system. Spot metering by taping on the screen helps a lot. Settings are practical. On the other side - just getting rid of the adds (for $1.99) doesnt last if application is reinstalled. Probably one needs to buy the author a beer (for $5.99) to get rid if the adds permanently.. The worst part is once you get rid of the adds, the field where the adds were is like a blind spot - you cannot place the cursor there for spot metering. I think the only serious restriction of this application. Overall, great App - five stars.

Since we all have smart phones that takes metered pictures, why carry a light meter when youre shooting film

I tested this meter against a real GE analog standalone meter, a Nikon N90s meter (known for its accuracy), a Nikon D5100 meter, and another competing meter app. Everything else agreed, more or less, and this app was always way out in left field. I wouldnt trust it if I were you.

Seems very accurate and love the log feature!

Every thing went well. Its a handy Meter. Fairly accurate. White balance is a handy temp. However recently I see a message:" too dark" and it freezes.

Does not act like a real light meter

This app has become invaluable to me when shooting film. My shots are correctly exposed and look fantastic--theres no need to spend $$ on a meter.

There are apps that are an EV meter and others that perform the F-stop / shutter speed calculation. This app combines both quite well. The log is useful to reference with the photos you take using your manual camera. The user interface can be improved a bit which is why I didnt rate it 5 stars. Thank you for this app. Nice work!

Ive downloaded every free app that claims to be a simple light meter, I just want to compare two lamps in a bedroom. I dont know why they all use the Lux meter as the bait and switch carrot but they do. Once I was able to figure out how to access/enable the Lux meter via a UI that feels like it was designed by a kindergartner, this app too reveals that for the Lux meter, you need to upgrade to the pro version (and in this case it actually uses a physical accessory) One star for being deceiving.

Im using a Canonet in manual mode without the meter and my photos have turned out great. I wish you could lock the selected shutter or aperture though.

I was going to buy a light meter for almost $200.00 and Im so glad I decided to see if there was an app first I tried about 5 of the free ones and this was the best one and it works great it has the correct settings for a great picture!