With all the hype about the iPhone 4s and plenty of sites dedicated to iPhone apps, I though I’d list my favorite photography related apps for those of us still sporting Android phones.
Vignette
Cost: €2.49 (approx $3.92)
Description: Add film and camera effects to your photos.
84 effects & 59 frames • Retro / vintage styles • LOMO / Diana / Holga toy camera styles • Polaroid / instant camera styles • Cross-process, tilt-shift, photobooth, double exposure and more • Supports the full resolution of your camera (3.1MP, 5MP or 8MP) • Flash (if your phone has one) (not working on Dell Streak) • Front-facing camera support (on some phones) • Self-timer and time-lapse • Digital zoom • Geotagging
Why I like it: Lots of effects, works as a replacement for the stock camera or as an editor. If you use the camera function you can save both the original and an edited version of the photo. Allows you to save at your phones highest resolution, in my case 8mp.
PicSay Pro – Photo Editor
Cost: €2.95 (approx $4.64)
Description: Award winning photo editor with all the tools you need to spice up your pictures. Spice up the pictures on your phone with this award winning photo editor! Sharpen, remove red eye, crop & straighten, distort, insert cutouts of other pictures, paint, make color splash out of black-and-white pictures, add text, word balloons, apply effects like Cross Process, Lomo, Vignette, faux HDR, Tilt-shift, Pencil Sketch, and much more. Includes Summer stickers!
Why I like it: Offers effects that Vignette doesn’t. One drawback is it reduces the file size in order to process files faster.
Photofluent +
Cost: $1.99
Description: Photography made easy! Hundreds of Step by Step Guides, Thousands of Tips! Photography made easy! Hundreds of digital camera tutorial guides, Virtual Visual Guides, Thousands of Tips & Tricks, Pro Secrets, Inspiring Idea Inventor, Light Trainer, Global Notes, Composition, Gear, Step by Step camera setup. Its like having a professional photographer at your side! Fantastic reference tool in your pocket for all situations! Improve, Learn and Grow your photography skills!
Why I like it: Quick reference for many common photo taking situations. Easy to navigate, and can be inspiring.
Photography Trainer
Cost: $1.99
Description: Master Your D-SLR: Step-by-step guide on setting your camera for amazing photos. “Learn Photography and Master Your D-SLR.” This app guides you step-by-step how to set your D-SLR to take the perfect shot. Capture amazing photos by truly understanding shutter speed, aperture & ISO. Dozens of sample photos with camera settings, photography tips and tutorials. Night photography, sports, landscapes, portraits, architecture, HDR & more. Best of all, the app doesn’t require an internet connection, so it’s perfect for vacations and holidays too – learn photography no matter where you are in the world. You’ll always have an expert with you in your pocket, there to help you take spectacular photos.
Why I like it: Another quick reference for many common photo taking situations.
Depth Of Field Calculator
Cost: Free
Description: Select your camera, lens, distance to the subject, and this app will tell you how much of your image will be in focus. Another option is hyperfocal distance, which is the minimum distance you have to focus at for infinity to be in focus.
Why I like it: I use it when taking landscaping photos to make sure everything should be in focus.
NikonLenses
Cost: Free
Description: The NikonLenses app is a guide to Nikon’s current lineup of F-Mount lenses used by both Nikon’s digital and film SLR cameras. You can view all the lenses at once or you can view lenses in a selected category. You have the ability to sort by aperture, minimum focal length and ESP (Estimated Retail Price). Each lens has a detail page which provides links to the Nikon web page detailing the lens, reviews of the lens from third parties (if available – brand new lenses might not have reviews yet) and where to rent the lens (United States only).
Why I like it: Great reference of available lenses, with links to major review sites. Only issue I see is the displayed lens prices are outdated.
CanonLenses
Cost: Free
Description: The CanonLenses app is a guide to Canon’s current lineup of EF and EF-S Mount lenses used by both Canon’s digital and film SLR cameras. You can view all the lenses at once or you can view lenses in a selected category. You have the ability to sort by aperture, minimum focal length and ESP (Estimated Retail Price). Each lens has a detail page which provides links to the Canon web page detailing the lens, reviews of the lens from third parties (if available – brand new lenses might not have reviews yet) and information on where to rent the lens in the US (if available).
Why I like it: Same as the Nikon version but for Canon users.
B&H Photo Video Pro Audio
Cost: Free
Description: Search, browse, and purchase from the entire inventory of the latest in photo, video, pro audio, computers, home and portable entertainment, binoculars, scopes and much more. Considered the “Professional’s Source” since 1973, B&H Photo Video & Pro Audio in Manhattan has been serving both the professional and enthusiast photographer for over 35 years. B&H is known for its personal, customer service and dedication to providing the best prices on the latest gear.
Why I like it: A mobile version of B&H’s website, what’s not to like.
GoldenPicLite
Cost: Free
Description: Find the right time for your pictures and outdoor Activities with GoldenPic Lite. GoldenPic tells photographers when the lighting will be just right for outdoor photography, and tells hikers, hunters, campers and anglers about important times of day for their activities. Sunrise, sunset, golden and blue hours • Choose your location • Weather
Why I like it: Straight forward interface without the clutter of similar apps.
Lighting Studio
Cost: Free
Description: Sometimes you want to make a diagram of your photo session. So, Lighting Studio is a tool that can help you create the lighting diagrams for your photography planning and explaining. There are many cameras, equipments and models to allocate for your lighting diagrams.
Why I like it: Great for building a mini library of lighting diagrams that are always with you.
What apps do you use?
As one of the developers and co-owners of Jebs Apps, we’re very glad to see you like GoldenPicLite! We also offer GoldenPic (full version) which removes the advertisements, allows additional ways to change your location and even allows you to save the GPS coordinates of your favorite locations and map to them using Google Maps! The full version is only $1.99 on the Android Market. For more info, visit us at http://goldenpic.jebsapps.com/gplink.php