LightMeter

LightMeter

David Quiles
4.2
1.4K Reviews
50K+
Downloads
Everyone
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About LightMeter

LightMeter App 📸
So, you fancy yourself an old-school photographer or an advanced amateur shooting analog? For the cost of a soda, you can support the countless hours I've spent bringing this gem to life. LightMeter is here to make sure your film photos are always perfectly exposed.
Features 🚀
Here's what you get:
ISO Range: 3 to 6400, because variety is the spice of life.
Incident Light Metering: Provides accurate readings, needs a light sensor.
Reflected Light Metering: Better precision as long as your device supports it.
Low Light Alert: No more underexposed disappointments.
Silence Camera: Biz to stealth mode. (Subject to country restrictions)
EXIF and Sensor Info: Know your stuff, right on the screen.
Calibration: For the perfectionist in you.
Vibration Feedback: So you know exactly when a measurement is taken.
Hold Incident Light Reading: Handy for tricky lighting conditions.
Alternative ISO Selector: Because why not?
Resume State and ISO Recall: No more redo from scratch.
Spot Measure: Use your camera's zoom for precision.
Supports High-resolution Screens: Crystal clear visuals for all screens.
Pros 👍
A throwback tool for analog junkies 💾
Affordable, doesn’t break the bank 🎉
High precision, specifically with reflected light 🕵️‍♂️
Useful extra features like calibration and vibration feedback 📳
Cons 👎
Dependent on your device’s quality and sensors 📱
Full feature functionality isn’t always guaranteed (not every phone or country gets to silence cameras) 😬
Final Thoughts ✨
Perfect for the discerning photographer who prefers a “by-the-book” approach. Just remember, precision is all about the hardware you’re wielding. Happy clicking! 🚀📸
For help, reach out via email (Spanish and English support): [email protected]

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Reviews Summary

People generally like the LightMeter app, praising its accuracy, simplicity, and ease of use, although some users report issues with compatibility and calibration on certain phone models.

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Alex Warren
12/8/2024
6
Version: 1.6.5.NA

I shot an entire vacation using this app. 8 rolls of film with essentially very basic entry level knowledge of film photography. In terms of exposure, almost all photos turned out looking great. I tried using other apps and they just weren't as intuitive as this one. I like how simple this app is and for someone who has probably bought less than 10 apps ever, this is one that I am happy I paid for.

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Edward Hart
9/7/2023
7
Version: 1.5.17.NA

Off by three stops. Had this app for a few years now. It worked great on my Pixel 2. However, when I upgraded my phone to the Pixel 6, the app is now off by 3 stops. If I'm metering for 400 speed film, I have to set the ISO on the app to 50 to get a proper exposure. Even though it's 3 stops off, because of it's simplicity, this is still my goto light meter app.

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Isaac Cady
2/16/2022
31
Version: 1.5.17.NA

I wish I could have a better way to determine if my phone's camera is compatible with the reflect meter. There is a huge discrepancy between the reflected light meter and the incidental light meter. I haven't done any shots using the meter, but the incidental seems about accurate to the Sunny 16 rule—close enough that I'm sure it's working as designed, at least. Using the reflected meter, though, the meter is always around 1/500 at f2, no matter what I meter, though my phone saves exposure exif.

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Deadeye
4/12/2023
18
Version: 1.5.17.NA

This light meter app is well worth the price. I checked it out with several of my cameras it is spot-on. Very happy that I purchased it. Two changes that would improve this Light Meter. 1. The digital readout just below the zoom lever is nice but the ISO changes from my selected ISO when displayed. 2. Exposure Compensation option would be great. I use this a lot when shooting.

AG
A Google user
7/21/2019
52
Version: 1.5.13.NA

I really like this app, it's very easy to use and pretty accurate. I do have an issue, after getting a new Galaxy s10 I was never able to get the spot meter to work. it might have something to do with the app using the wrong camera out of the 3 it has or theres a setting I dont see. I use this on my old Galaxy s7 and it works perfectly on that.

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David Young
5/20/2020
26
Version: 1.5.16.NA

Excellent! Nice to have meter with an intuitive, analog readout. I love the simple calculator dial of my Weston 737, and this works just as well. Unfortunately the settings tab is placed where I can't get to it: if I try to touch it, phone settings come down instead of app settings. I would LOVE to see continuous reading in reflected mode. Perhaps this is a little ambitious, but that would make this my favorite metering app by a huge margin.

AG
A Google user
3/1/2020
32
Version: 1.5.16.NA

I used an old Weston V analog light meter for my film work as well as a newer Sekonic Digital Light meter And honestly this app works just as well 98% of the time. When shooting color negative film the results have always been very pleasing and exactly what I was going for depending on my metering needs. I surely hope that this product continues to develop and will someday have the features that the iOS version has.

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Mike Jones
11/29/2023
1
Version: 1.6.3.NA

I like it. It works consistently for me, but at least in lower light, I have to find an average then set my shutter about 3 stops lower than what the light meter says if I want it to look the way it really is. That's fine. I can do that and know that it's going to work. I saw a review where the app crashes on a guy's A14. I have the same phone and it's working for me.

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Tony Zoccolillo
4/3/2023
Version: 1.5.17.NA

Im running LineageOS 20.0 (android 13) on a OnePlus 6T and i cant use the app because its not connecting to my back camera, only to front camera. This is an excellent implementation of a photographic light meter. I like the Apple vesion a little more though I paid for both because they're both so we'll done. This is a great tool for those of us who still shoot film on classic mechanical cameras.

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Wise Guy
2/13/2025
Version: 1.6.6.NA

Very slick and genuinely usefull light meter for manual film cameras. I have a suggestion for a spin-off app. I would have a big use for an app that let's me take a test image with my phone and have the app work as a calculator for setting a manual film camera to achieve the correct exposure based on the phone Exif data. I currently can do this with some arithmetic and a bunch of thinking. Almost everything to make this app is already in the light meter app. Cheers

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Developer Information

DeveloperDavid Quiles
Downloads50,000+
Initial Release11/24/2012
Current Version1.6.6.NA
Required Android6.0+ (API 23 to 35)
Contains AdsNo
Paid AppYes
Developer Websitehttp://xyzdq.blogspot.com
Developer Email[email protected]

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