Light meter APP for Iphone
Jun 27, 2019 22:20:51 #
Ok friends,
I have old film cameras where finding a battery for their built in light meter has become most difficult.
Well, I’ve heard that there exists iPhone apps that work quite well.
Do any if you have any experience with any of these apps and would recommend any in particular.
Your thoughts and input are much appreciated.
Harley Bowman
I have old film cameras where finding a battery for their built in light meter has become most difficult.
Well, I’ve heard that there exists iPhone apps that work quite well.
Do any if you have any experience with any of these apps and would recommend any in particular.
Your thoughts and input are much appreciated.
Harley Bowman
Jun 27, 2019 23:03:56 #
Jun 27, 2019 23:04:28 #
I've tried some of them and they seem to be.pretty accurate. I did run into camera problems after trying them out, could be coincidence but I think not. If you have a dslr you have a light meter already, just match the iso to get a reading. Also you can get a used handheld meter at a reasonable cost. Also, try batteries+ store, they might have a substitute.
Jun 27, 2019 23:16:22 #
Thanks
The camera I have is 45 years old. A rangefinder and it’s very hard to find a battery locally. A reasonably accurate IPhone app could do the job, since the camera has a mechanical shutter
The camera I have is 45 years old. A rangefinder and it’s very hard to find a battery locally. A reasonably accurate IPhone app could do the job, since the camera has a mechanical shutter
Jun 27, 2019 23:55:00 #
bleirer wrote:
I've tried some of them and they seem to be.pretty accurate. I did run into camera problems after trying them out, could be coincidence but I think not. If you have a dslr you have a light meter already, just match the iso to get a reading. Also you can get a used handheld meter at a reasonable cost. Also, try batteries+ store, they might have a substitute.
What's the camera????
Jun 28, 2019 02:44:53 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Harl-Man wrote:
Ok friends,
I have old film cameras where finding a battery for their built in light meter has become most difficult.
Well, I’ve heard that there exists iPhone apps that work quite well.
Do any if you have any experience with any of these apps and would recommend any in particular.
Your thoughts and input are much appreciated.
Harley Bowman
I have old film cameras where finding a battery for their built in light meter has become most difficult.
Well, I’ve heard that there exists iPhone apps that work quite well.
Do any if you have any experience with any of these apps and would recommend any in particular.
Your thoughts and input are much appreciated.
Harley Bowman
I know nothing about any of them, but Google brought these up:
https://www.google.com/search?q=iphone+light+meter+apps&oq=iphone+light+meter+apps&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4.12191j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
They’ll work for any camera, of course.
Jun 28, 2019 02:58:55 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I use an app called Pocket LightMeter.
A very good app.
Jun 28, 2019 06:52:06 #
twowindsbear wrote:
What's the camera????
The iPhone camera i meant, it was ruined, which happened soon after trying the apps, but to be fair I had the apps open and reading for a long time, not just take a reading and turn off.
Jun 28, 2019 09:10:41 #
Another vote for Pocket Lightmeter. It’s easier to use and just as good as my Minolta Spot Meter. And it’s always with me. And as I recall it was a free download.
Jun 28, 2019 09:53:27 #
Jun 28, 2019 10:29:51 #
Harl-Man wrote:
Ok friends,
I have old film cameras where finding a battery for their built in light meter has become most difficult.
Well, I’ve heard that there exists iPhone apps that work quite well.
Do any if you have any experience with any of these apps and would recommend any in particular.
Your thoughts and input are much appreciated.
Harley Bowman
I have old film cameras where finding a battery for their built in light meter has become most difficult.
Well, I’ve heard that there exists iPhone apps that work quite well.
Do any if you have any experience with any of these apps and would recommend any in particular.
Your thoughts and input are much appreciated.
Harley Bowman
I have myLightMeter and Light Meter. Both are accurate but myLightMeter is easier to use IMO. I have compared both to my Minolta IVF and my Pentax spot meter, and they all correlate closely.
Jun 28, 2019 18:48:44 #
Jun 28, 2019 19:17:14 #
Harley, what battery does your cameras use?
--Bob
--Bob
Harl-Man wrote:
Ok friends,
I have old film cameras where finding a battery for their built in light meter has become most difficult.
Well, I’ve heard that there exists iPhone apps that work quite well.
Do any if you have any experience with any of these apps and would recommend any in particular.
Your thoughts and input are much appreciated.
Harley Bowman
I have old film cameras where finding a battery for their built in light meter has become most difficult.
Well, I’ve heard that there exists iPhone apps that work quite well.
Do any if you have any experience with any of these apps and would recommend any in particular.
Your thoughts and input are much appreciated.
Harley Bowman
Jun 28, 2019 22:10:07 #
Bob
The Olympus 35RC is supposed to use a PX-625 or PX-13 (1.35volts)
The only current battery available is a Wein 625. This is not sold locally in Rochester, NY. It can be ordered through Amazon.
The local camera shop sells a 1.5volt battery but advised against using it as it would throw off the built in light meter.
I’ve decided to try a different approach as suggested by two others who’ve responded. I downloaded two light meter apps to my IPhone and will use these since the camera has a mechanical shutter.
Bob, actually all this effort is just my getting old and kinda desiring to reminisce about my first adventure in photography when I was a young soldier drafted into the US Army, stationed at Ft Hood, TX and everyone had the ability to get great cameras at low prices and we all kinda learned photography together.
Interestingly, film is making a comeback, the young millennials are actually fascinated by their grandparents cameras and are experimenting with film.
I live in Rochester (Kodak town) and they’ve had to start up some lines again to meet demand.
Regards
Harley Bowman
The Olympus 35RC is supposed to use a PX-625 or PX-13 (1.35volts)
The only current battery available is a Wein 625. This is not sold locally in Rochester, NY. It can be ordered through Amazon.
The local camera shop sells a 1.5volt battery but advised against using it as it would throw off the built in light meter.
I’ve decided to try a different approach as suggested by two others who’ve responded. I downloaded two light meter apps to my IPhone and will use these since the camera has a mechanical shutter.
Bob, actually all this effort is just my getting old and kinda desiring to reminisce about my first adventure in photography when I was a young soldier drafted into the US Army, stationed at Ft Hood, TX and everyone had the ability to get great cameras at low prices and we all kinda learned photography together.
Interestingly, film is making a comeback, the young millennials are actually fascinated by their grandparents cameras and are experimenting with film.
I live in Rochester (Kodak town) and they’ve had to start up some lines again to meet demand.
Regards
Harley Bowman
Jun 28, 2019 22:27:10 #
tvhasben
Loc: Chattanooga, Tennessee
jackm1943 wrote:
I have myLightMeter and Light Meter. Both are accurate but myLightMeter is easier to use IMO. I have compared both to my Minolta IVF and my Pentax spot meter, and they all correlate closely.
Where are you finding batteries for your Pentax spot meter? I can't find a suitable replacement anywhere.
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