Mark II Artist's Viewfinder
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Description
Artist's Viewfinder assists the filmmaker or still photographer in exploring different places and angles to find the optimal placement for the camera, and to second-guess compositions. By simulating real camera and lens combinations it allows you to visualize what you are going to shoot without actually setting up the camera. And it's also a great tool to train yourself to see. Handles Like Your Camera Exposure compensation. Auto-focus lock. AF confirmation beep. A Quick Control Screen for accessing frequently needed functions. Smart Function Keys. Shutter release via the Volume buttons. We designed the Mark II so that you could feel at home the moment you start working with it. And because it also saves high resolution photos, you can even use it as a regular camera. Visualize the Grand Landscape Paired with a 0.5x-class super-wide converter lens*, the Mark II becomes an indispensable tool for landscape and architecture photographers. The combination can simulate super-wide lenses up to around 16mm on the full-frame 35mm format. Or you can use it to compose super-wide stitched images. The Mark II even removes distortion present in the wide converter lens — in real time. * FOR THE LIST OF SUPPORTED CONVERTER/DEVICE COMBINATIONS PLEASE VISIT: https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/tech-specs/ When There's No Need for Color In black & white mode Artist's Viewfinder shows just the luminance information of the scene, making it easier to explore tonal structures and simulate what a black & white photograph will look like. Taking it a step further, the optional dark and neutral toolbar theme ensures that colors from the app doesn't interfere with your composition. Unprecedented Simulation Flexibility The Mark II leverages our extensive Viewfinder Camera Database, containing more than 800 still and motion picture cameras, 180 medium/large format backs and countless lenses — incorporating real lens data for ALPA, Hartblei, Hasselblad, Leica, Rodenstock, Schneider and Zeiss glass. And you can define your own cameras and lenses when you need something special for the job. Does What Optical Viewfinders Can't Even Dream Of Artist's Viewfinder stores location and simulation metadata with the pictures, allowing you to evaluate results of a location scout later on your computer. Or you can send the information off to the rest of the crew or to a rental house, right from the app. It also records a standard GPX format track log, alleviating the need for a separate logging device. Want to Learn More? To explore the complete list of features, please visit: https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/features/ Written by the author of the app, The Viewfinder Handbook is the ultimate source of information about the Mark II. Way more than a user manual, this free eBook not only walks you through the ins and outs of the app, but also provides conceptual background, insights and useful hands-on advice. Available in iPad optimized PDF format at: https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/handbook/
What's New
New features: • Added lab measured angle of views and ultra wide camera distortion profiles for iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. • Ultra wide camera zooming for JPG captures is extended to iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. • Support for iPhone Air screen size. • Improved iOS/iPadOS 26 support. Added cameras: • ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme • Blackmagic PYXIS 12K • Canon EOS C50, R50 V • Fuji GFX100RF, X-E5, X-M5 • Hasselblad X2D II 100C • Leica SL3-S • Nikon Z5 II, Z50 II, ZR • OM System OM-3, OM-5 II • Panasonic DC-G97, DC-S1II, DC-S1IIE • RED V-RAPTOR XE 8K VV • Sigma BF • Sony FX2
Details
- Developer
- DIRE Studio
- Main Category
- Photo & Video
- Version
- 8.0
- Version Release
- 2025-10-21
- Initial Release
- 2013-12-14
- Size
- 5 MB
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Price
- USD 39.99
- Languages
- EN, FR, DE
- Bundle ID
- com.direstudio.viewfinder2
- Version Rating
- ★ 4.76 (102)
- First Seen
- 2026-06-01
Metadata updated 2026-06-01
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While it may seem expensive, this is a fantastic way to scout/preview images. It keeps getting better thru great updates and enhancements. Whether for film or digital, highly recommended.
Very convenient having a tool to compose future shots with you all the time. GPS feature makes it great to be able to go back and find those pic opportunities later.
I’ve used this app for years now and love it. So many features were framed using this app!
this app allows instant previsualization before trying lenses and setting up camera
This app just does exactly what I need to to. So easy to use, so customizable, so worth every penny!! You will not regret getting this app!!!
This a a must for any serious photographer. It does everything it claims and more. When I’m in the field, I use it many times per day. In addition to previsulization, it functions as a notebook for scouting potential shots. The gps function enables return to the precise location. I always use it to locate and set my initial tripod position. The map function could be enhanced with the addition of a direction indicator. Easier access to the time/date data would also be an improvement.
Amazing app , very helpful
A highly customizable app that helps me select equipment and lenses before setting up the camera. Also useful when scouting locations to preplan shots.
This app is good but unfortunately don’t have any Z-cam flagship in its virtual camera setting. I hope they add this soon. Many filmmakers are using this cinema camera now.
Absolutely amazing way to set up shots. I have multiple cameras loaded with all their respective lenses. One quick location picture and I can see all the possible framings.
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