2020-07-20
Released
Rankings
| Category | Collection | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOTO_AND_VIDEO | top-paid | #45 | 2026-03-12 |
About Light Meter by WBPhoto
The essential light meter app and exposure calculator for film and digital photography. Turn your phone into a precision spot meter trusted by 400,000+ photographers worldwide to nail the perfect exposure, every time.
PRECISION EXPOSURE METERING
• Spot meter - Measure precise exposure points using your camera
• Calibrated and tested for accuracy against professional Gossen and Sekonic meters
YOUR COMPLETE MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOOLKIT
Master manual mode with this powerful suite of 9 calculators:
• Depth of Field (DOF) - Hyperfocal distance, near/far focus limits
• Reciprocity Calculator - Long exposure compensation for film photography (Portra, Tri-X, Delta, Ektar, HP5, and more). Essential for analog photography.
• EV/LV Converter - Convert between Exposure Value and Light Value systems
• White Balance Meter - Color temperature in Kelvin and Mired
• Bellows Factor - Exposure compensation for macro photography
• Flash Guide Number - Calculate flash power, distance, aperture
• Sunny 16 Calculator - Classic manual exposure reference
• EXIF Reader - Extract exposure data from any photo
• Angle of View - Calculate field of view for any lens and sensor combination
GOLDEN HOUR & BLUE HOUR
• Magic Hour calculator with sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and blue hour times
• Plan your landscape and portrait photography shoots with precision
BUILT FOR THE DEMANDING PROFESSIONAL
• Custom ISO, shutter speed, and f-stop ranges
• Half-stop and third-stop increments
• Shutter angle mode - cine meter features for filmmakers and cinematographers
• Live histogram display
• ND filter display options
• Foot-candles and Lux readout
• Built-in exposure timer for long exposures
SAVE & ORGANIZE
• Log exposures with GPS location and notes
• Hardware profiles - save camera/lens specs to automatically constrain meter output to your gear's capabilities
• Export and reference past readings
WORKS WITH ANY MANUAL CAMERA
Film SLR • Medium format • Large format • Pinhole • Cinematographic • Digital mirrorless
50+ languages supported
Home screen and lock screen widgets for quick access
No internet required for metering
YOUR CREATIVE PARTNER
Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker, dedicated analog enthusiast, or mastering your first manual camera, Light Meter is the only exposure tool you'll ever need. Download now and take confident control of every shot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Light Meter by WBPhoto free?
No, Light Meter by WBPhoto costs USD6.99.
Who made Light Meter by WBPhoto?
Light Meter by WBPhoto was developed by William Blaschko. Visit their website at https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/william-blaschko/id1499401635?uo=2.