FocalAi- camera coach

Camera Settings & Light Meter

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Tell your camera the shot you want. FocalAI reads the light, gives your exact ISO, aperture and shutter settings, then coaches you through why — all on one screen. FocalAI is the AI photography coach that reads the light and tells you exactly what to set on your camera — then stays on screen to answer every question about why. LIGHT METER — IN THE FIELD Point your iPhone at the scene. Tap METER SCENE. FocalAI uses true spot metering — tap anywhere on screen to lock focus and exposure to that exact point, just like a real handheld light meter. It calculates the exact shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for your specific camera. Put your phone down. Dial in the settings. No guessing. Every result shows the exposure triangle — ISO at the top, aperture and shutter at the base — so you see how all three values relate and why they were chosen. The EV gauge shows your exact light zone: night, open shade, overcast, full sun. Over time, you stop guessing and start reading light naturally. ASK YOUR COACH — RIGHT FROM THE RESULTS New: your coach is now built into the metering results screen. After you get your settings, tap Ask Your Coach and ask anything — "what if I want more bokeh?", "how do I freeze motion at this EV?", "why did my shot come out dark?" The coach already knows your EV reading, your recommended settings, and your gear. Every answer is anchored to the actual measured light. No screen switching. No re-explaining your scene. NOW. — PEAK LIGHT SIGNAL When the light genuinely peaks — golden hour glow, cloud break, magic hour warmth — FocalAI fires a double haptic pulse and the screen turns green: Now. Your cue to shoot immediately. FRAMING SELECTOR Point at a wide scene and tap START SCAN. FocalAI analyses the full panoramic composition and identifies the single best crop — with a compass heading and the exact move to make. 15 SHOOTING SCENES Pick a scene — portrait, landscape, street, astro, wildlife, motorsport, surfing, and more. FocalAI gives you exact camera settings and technique coaching specific to your gear. AI PHOTO CULLING Select up to 20 shots from your session. FocalAI ranks them best to worst with a score and verdict — so you spend less time editing the wrong shots. AI PHOTO ANALYSIS Upload any photo for detailed expert feedback: exposure, composition, colour, and exactly what to do differently next time. ASK YOUR COACH Ask anything in plain English and get specific, gear-aware answers. FocalAI understands your camera, lens, and shooting style — and factors in your current conditions and golden hour timing. PLAN YOUR SHOOT Check golden hour timing, moon phase, and generate AI shot lists. All calibrated to your gear and location. Works with every camera — mirrorless, DSLR, film, rangefinder. Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Leica, and more. 7-day free trial. Then $6.67/month billed annually, or $9.99/month.

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v2.0.5 ASK YOUR COACH FROM THE RESULTS SCREEN Your AI coach is now built directly into the metering results. After you get your settings, tap Ask Your Coach — the coach already knows your EV reading, your recommended settings, and your gear. Ask what if, ask why, ask what to change. No screen switching. TRUE SPOT METERING The light meter now reads exactly where you tell it to. Tap anywhere on screen — a yellow square locks focus and exposure to that precise point, just like a real handheld light meter. Previously the meter averaged the whole scene. Now it reads the exact spot you choose. EV GAUGE ON RESULTS The semicircular EV dial and needle now appear on the results screen alongside the exposure triangle — so you see your exact light zone (night, open shade, full sun) together with your settings in one place.

Version 2.0.5

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Information

Seller
  • john uthmann
Size
  • 38.7 MB
Category
  • Photo & Video
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 Uthmann Investments
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