PolarAlign is used as a reference to help polar align an equitorial telescope mount that has a Polar Alignment scope. PolarAlign uses iPhones Location Service to obtain your current latitude and longitude, although they can be entered manually. PolarAlign has an augmented reality capability which allows an iPhone to be mated to a polar finder scope, if you build a simple adapter.

PolarAlign alternatives

NMX Motion

The NMX Motion App allows photographers and filmmakers to connect to the Dynamic Perception NMX Motion Controller via Bluetooth LE and easily set up motion control time-lapse and video moves. This intuitive app uses a virtual joystick to set start and end points for 3 axis moves then program the characteristics. The following Apple mobile devices are LE compatible: iPhone (6 Plus, 6, 5s, 5c, 5 & 4s), iPad (Air, Mini, 3rd & 4th gen), iPod touch.

  • size 18.2 MB

The Photographer's Transit

Visual field-of-view calculator and shot planner for outdoor photographers. The Photographers Transit (Photo Transit) is a map-based shot planning tool for outdoor photographers who use interchangeable lens cameras (such as SLRs). Key features: - Define your own camera and lens kits- 5 available map types, including 2 offline map choices- Adjustable field of view map overlay- Google Street View camera control- Elevation profile from camera to subject location- Apparent altitude profile to visualize the effect of local terrain- Find and save your favorite locations- Shot lists and projects- Integrates with TPE (The Photographers Ephemeris)- Sample project with example shots and reference photosSharing + Export:- Twitter, Facebook, Message- View in Safari- Email Shot- Email Project- Add shot to calendar- Import/export locations- All sharing options include link to website so you can freely share your photo plans with friends and colleaguesAdvanced features: - Teleconverter support- Add custom sensor/film type- Show field of view for multiple prime lenses- Simulate lens zoom directly- Camera-subject distance, bearing, altitude- Camera orientation, pitch and height above ground- Subject height above ground- Map tilt and rotate, autorotate- Magnetic north option- Multiple elevation data sources available (Google, SRTM3, AsterGDEM, GTOPO30)- SRTM3, AsterGDEM and GTOPO30 elevation data is saved for offline use- KML project and shot exportAvailable map types include: - Google Maps Standard, Hybrid, Terrain - OpenCycleMap Topographic (available offline)- OpenStreetMap (available offline)Note: - This app is designed for photographers using interchangeable lens cameras (e.g. SLR, Micro 4/3rds, Medium/Large format film)- Maps and elevation-based calculations require a data connection unless an offline data source is used- Maps and elevation data must be viewed while connected to the internet in order to be saved for later use offline- Not all map types and elevation data sources are available offline- Topographic map data is available only between 60N and 47S - Overlay maps are not always available for the highest zoom levels - Topographic maps courtesy of OpenCycleMap.org - OSM map tiles courtesy of CartoDB- Google Elevation data is subject to daily usage limits per IP address- Availability of specific map types and Google Street View is dependent on 3rd party map service availability, terms and conditions, and is subject to change - Google Maps, Google Street View and Google Earth are trademarks owned by Google Inc.- Future updates may require iOS 9 or higherPlan the perfect vantage point for your photographic subjects and enjoy a better field of view

  • size 47.6 MB

Time-lapse Calculator

A quick and simple time-lapse calculator with three modes. The default mode allows you to determine the shutter interval (time between shots) that is required to achieve a desired video clip length for a given recording duration. Features: Calculate shutter interval, event duration (recording time), or target duration (video clip length) All standard NTSC, PAL, and film frame rates (FPS): 15, 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60, or 120 Memory card data estimator Home screen quick actions using 3D Touch: Shutter Interval, Event Duration, or Target Duration mode Copy to Clipboard with one touch (inputs and results) Maximum event duration (recording time): 999 days Clean, intuitive interface is easy to use while offering features for professional photographers and videographers Universal app for iPhone and iPad

  • size 2.4 MB

PlanIt! for Photographers

This is a special call to landscape photographers, travel photographers, nature photographers and those who are interested in night photography, city photography, time-lapse, star-trails, milky way or astrophotography: look no more, this is the ultimate app for you - the PlanIt Ansel Adams dedicates the beginning of his first book Taos Pueblo to visualization. He introduced the idea of previsualization, which involved the photographer imagining what he wanted his final print to look like before he even took the shot. More video tutorials at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bna8_Mj8Bso&index=1&list=PLTmlTTxPbBbeu8Yx4paLUytV8z60SSL_w

  • size 178 MB

Photographer's Ephemeris 3D

3D Sun, Moon and Night Photography Planning For Outdoor Photographers. The Photographers Ephemeris 3D (TPE 3D) is a unique natural light visualization tool for outdoor and landscape photographers shooting in varied terrain. Key features includes:- 3D topographic maps with simple navigation options- Sun, moon and galactic centre continuous timeline showing key rise, set and transit events- Full search capability to find your location (or enter decimal or DMS coordinates directly)- Automated playback to watch a realtime or faster-than-realtime simulation of the light- Flying mode for quick movement around a scene- Enhanced mode for maximum topography and shadow detail- Symbolic represetation of the Milky Way in Flying mode- High resolution Milky Way and stars in Enhanced mode- Direct elevation control for the 3D model camera- Camera pitch and bearing indicators- Moon phases are rendered accurately in the 3D scene- Zoom in/out to equivalent 35mm focal length in enhanced mode- Daily and annual events lists- Shared location database with TPE- Navigation and Artificial Highlights lighting modes- Support for multiple map pins- User settings for controlling scene complexityIf you like to plan your natural light photography to capture the photo opportunities others miss, TPE 3D is a must-have tool Note:- This app is CPU and graphics intensive: modern device models provide the best user experience and highest resolution data- Not recommended for users who only shoot in flat terrain- Satellite maps are not included- Building are not shown in 3D- Max elevation data resolution is 1 arcsecond (approximately 30m/33yards)- Requires an internet connection- Does not currently provide simulation of lighting during solar and lunar eclipses- Topographic data is available only between 83N and 83S: data may contain artifacts and errors- Availability of map types is subject to change, due to 3rd party map service availability, terms or conditions

  • rating 4.22222
  • size 74.9 MB