Photo pills app

I’ve used PhotoPills for years because I’m not out in the field doing hyperfocal math in my head. It’s the quickest way for me to work out where to focus for the aperture and focal length I’m using, especially when I’m on longer lenses and I want foreground-to-infinity sharpness.

Pros

+Makes hyperfocal distance planning quick and practical
+Helps you maximize depth of field without guesswork
+Useful when shooting longer focal lengths

Cons

-Another app to rely on if you prefer doing everything manually
-You still need to apply it in the field with good focusing technique

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Photo pills app

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Highlights

+Makes hyperfocal distance planning quick and practical
+Helps you maximize depth of field without guesswork
+Useful when shooting longer focal lengths

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Gerard Needham