Lightmate
The friendly lightmeter
Free
1.0.12for iPhone, iPod touch
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About Lightmate
Lightmate is a simple light meter app for photographers. The user interface is designed with clarity in mind.
Features:
• Aperture and shutter priority modes
• Multiple EV scales (iOS Settings > Lightmate)
• Back and front camera support
Instructions:
1. Choose the ISO, Aperture (or Shutter) values according to your camera settings.
2. The priority changes automatically to Aperture (or Shutter) mode when you change the Aperture (or Shutter) value.
3. Tap anywhere on the camera's preview screen to measure and update the exposure values.
You can switch the priority mode by just tapping on the Shutter or Aperture values.
Settings:
You can change the default EV scale individually for Aperture, Shutter Speed or ISO values.
1. Go to the general "iOS Settings"
2. Scroll down until you find "Lightmate"
3. Change to a different EV scale (full stops, 1/2 stops or 1/3 stops)
Features:
• Aperture and shutter priority modes
• Multiple EV scales (iOS Settings > Lightmate)
• Back and front camera support
Instructions:
1. Choose the ISO, Aperture (or Shutter) values according to your camera settings.
2. The priority changes automatically to Aperture (or Shutter) mode when you change the Aperture (or Shutter) value.
3. Tap anywhere on the camera's preview screen to measure and update the exposure values.
You can switch the priority mode by just tapping on the Shutter or Aperture values.
Settings:
You can change the default EV scale individually for Aperture, Shutter Speed or ISO values.
1. Go to the general "iOS Settings"
2. Scroll down until you find "Lightmate"
3. Change to a different EV scale (full stops, 1/2 stops or 1/3 stops)
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.12
Last updated on Nov 11, 2020
Old Versions
• Improve "Pinhole Exposure" experimental feature. This feature helps determining the correct exposure time for a pinhole camera. It can be enabled in the app settings (iOS Settings > Lightmate).
Did you find any issues, need help or have ideas for new features? Please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
Did you find any issues, need help or have ideas for new features? Please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
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Version History
1.0.12
Nov 11, 2020
• Improve "Pinhole Exposure" experimental feature. This feature helps determining the correct exposure time for a pinhole camera. It can be enabled in the app settings (iOS Settings > Lightmate).
Did you find any issues, need help or have ideas for new features? Please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
Did you find any issues, need help or have ideas for new features? Please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
1.0.11
Oct 7, 2020
• New "Pinhole Exposure" experimental feature. This feature helps determining the correct exposure time for a pinhole camera. It be enabled in the app settings (iOS Settings > Lightmate).
• Fix visual bug in the aperture and shutter speed value picker.
Did you find any issues, need help or have ideas for new features? Please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
• Fix visual bug in the aperture and shutter speed value picker.
Did you find any issues, need help or have ideas for new features? Please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
1.0.10
Oct 2, 2019
• Fix bugs.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
1.0.9
Nov 20, 2018
• Improved ergonomy for screens without bezels
• Fix issue in devices with iOS 9 installed
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
• Fix issue in devices with iOS 9 installed
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
1.0.8
Nov 14, 2018
• Improved ergonomy for screens without bezels
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
1.0.7
Oct 4, 2018
• Support for full-screen mode in iPhone X
• Fix bugs
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
• Fix bugs
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
1.0.6
Sep 27, 2017
• Fix iOS 11 compatibility issues.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact me at luis@laug.ga.
1.0.5
Jul 12, 2016
Thanks for using Lightmate! This update includes:
• Portuguese translation.
• Separate scales for Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO.
• Minor stability and performance improvements.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact us at humans@coletiv.co.
• Portuguese translation.
• Separate scales for Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO.
• Minor stability and performance improvements.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact us at humans@coletiv.co.
1.0.4
Jun 15, 2016
Thanks for using Lightmate! This update includes:
• Improved guided demo for the new users.
• Minor stability and performance improvements.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact us at humans@coletiv.co.
• Improved guided demo for the new users.
• Minor stability and performance improvements.
If you find any issues or need help, please contact us at humans@coletiv.co.
1.0.3
May 31, 2016
Added a new guided demo for new Lightmate users. It explains how to change the exposure settings, change between priority modes and measure the proper the exposure value.
1.0.2
Jan 22, 2016
• Improved calculation of the exposure value in low light conditions
• Fixed bug in iPhone 4S
• Fixed bug in iPhone 4S
1.0.1
Jan 7, 2016
Bug fixes and improved calculation of the exposure value.
1.0
Dec 15, 2015
Lightmate FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Lightmate in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Lightmate.
iPhone
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
Lightmate supports English, Portuguese
