Posted by Todd Caudle on January 21, 2010 at 5:19 PM
So, I just bought an iPod Touch 32gb, and now I want to hear from you all what photo-related apps I should consider. OBVIOUSLY I've already downloaded Bret's awesome Arches iPhoto Guide app. I also snagged a level. Any others I shouldn't live without? I'm sure others here would be curious about it, too.
It's the gateway drug to the hippie computer, Birkenstocks, dreads, hemp ice cream and a Jetta are next....
Oh, sorry - was that OT?
Posted by Jack Garrett on January 21, 2010 at 5:52 PM
A level??
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 21, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Todd, does the Touch have a GPS?
Posted by Bob Falcone on January 21, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Paul,
I also have a ipod Touch. It does not have GPS, but can do some location triangulation when in range of wifi hotspots.
Posted by Jody Grigg on January 21, 2010 at 8:18 PM
' I also snagged a level' what are you always a little off balance......
Posted by Bert Fukuda on January 21, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Get DOFMaster .. .
Posted by bill meikle on January 21, 2010 at 10:49 PM
I use Darkness for sunrise times and moon info, DOF Master, Clinometer, etc Not necessarily the best but they do work.
Posted by Bret Edge on January 21, 2010 at 11:52 PM
Thanks for mentioning iFotoGuide, Todd. Wish I'd have known you got an iPod. I would have sent you a promo code to download it for free!
I use these apps regularly:
- The Weather Channel Max (awesome weather forecast & radar map)
- Sunrise & Sunset Pro (time & azimuth of sunrise & sunset)
- Park Maps (every national park map in your freakin' hand!)
- Milog Lite (track mileage for business reasons)
- Compass (find the direction of sunrise/sunset)
- Notes (to keep notes of possible locations to shoot, etc.)
Erik: Hadn't seen TPE but that looks super cool. Gonna have to pick it up!
Posted by Sarah Marino on January 21, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Another vote for DOFMaster. I also use Sunrise Sunset Pro - basic, but serves its purpose!
I am looking for a good weather app for my iPhone if anyone has and suggestions on that. I want something with some of the typical NOAA info, but nothing has caught my eye yet...
Erik - thanks for the shout out on TPE! If anyone is interested in helping beta test, let me know - there's a sign up link over at my site.
In terms of other iPhone apps I think Theodolite is brilliant. The relevance for photographers is that you can use it to sight the angle of elevation to a hilltop, etc. If you've used a tool (such as TPE) to get the elevation of the sun or moon in advance, you can use Theodolite to double check the elevation angle to the peak you're shooting (or the one that will block the sun) in situ and know when the light will be right.
Posted by Jim Casteel on January 22, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Chase Jarvis's Best camera is a really cool app. Makes taking pictures with your iPod usable.
Also I agree with Dave, be careful or you will bust out the patchouli oil before you know it.
Posted by Bob Falcone on January 22, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Too bad the iPod Touch doesn't have GPS...Some of those apps are pretty nice, and would probably eliminate carrying a separate GPS.
Stephen, I signed up to beta test the ipod version of TPE. Looks like a great portable tool!
Posted by Laurent Baig on January 22, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Yeah, what do you need a level for, I thought you digi guys fixed everything in PS
Posted by Kurt Bowman on January 22, 2010 at 1:29 PM
am looking for a good weather app for my iPhone if anyone has and suggestions on that. I want something with some of the typical NOAA info, but nothing has caught my eye yet...
Sarah, I found Accuweather to kick the crap out of any other weather app so far...plus it is free.
Too bad the iPod Touch doesn't have GPS...Some of those apps are pretty nice, and would probably eliminate carrying a separate GPS.
Bob, iPOD has several apps that do GPS. Most of them cost and I have only tried a couple of the free Lite versions, but I hear some work pretty good. Only problem is they all eat up the battery life real fast.
Posted by Brian Jackson on January 22, 2010 at 1:40 PM
This is great info. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Jody Grigg on January 22, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Todd double check what apps you are getting because a lot of the above mentioned ones you actually need the iphone not itouch.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on January 22, 2010 at 1:58 PM
Good point Jody, sorry, I am thinking iPhone
Posted by Bob Falcone on January 22, 2010 at 2:08 PM
In some of the apps that need gps (and you're using the iPod Touch), it may be able to manually enter coordinates from a gps and still get full functionality. I haven't had a chance to try out all of the apps I have downloaded to see how well that works...
Posted by Ken Wyatt on January 22, 2010 at 11:11 PM
The level helps TC keep his horizons straight!
Posted by Ken Wyatt on January 22, 2010 at 11:35 PM
For weather, I like RadarScope (best app for doppler wx) and The Weather Channel for general forecasts.
There are several good travel-related apps: UrbanSpoon, FlightTrack, Yelp!, Kayak
Social Media: Tweetie, Facebook and LinkedIn
Photo: you might compare PhotoCalc, PhotoBuddy and FocalWare for DOF calculators, etc. Darkness is the best I've found for sun/moon calculations. DSLR is super cool, as it allows you to control your laptop-connected DSLR with the Touch (can't remember if it's Mac-only or whether it also works with a PC).
For first aid and medical... I've loaded WebMD, Survival and First Aid.
App Gems helps you find additional apps.
pUniverse is a virtual night sky and can help ID stars and constellations.
Other neat apps: HearPlanet, AAA Discounts, RepairPal, Cheap Gas!, Skype, and WiFiTrak
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21 repliesOh, sorry - was that OT?
I also have a ipod Touch. It does not have GPS, but can do some location triangulation when in range of wifi hotspots.
I use these apps regularly:
- The Weather Channel Max (awesome weather forecast & radar map)
- Sunrise & Sunset Pro (time & azimuth of sunrise & sunset)
- Park Maps (every national park map in your freakin' hand!)
- Milog Lite (track mileage for business reasons)
- Compass (find the direction of sunrise/sunset)
- Notes (to keep notes of possible locations to shoot, etc.)
Erik: Hadn't seen TPE but that looks super cool. Gonna have to pick it up!
I am looking for a good weather app for my iPhone if anyone has and suggestions on that. I want something with some of the typical NOAA info, but nothing has caught my eye yet...
In terms of other iPhone apps I think Theodolite is brilliant. The relevance for photographers is that you can use it to sight the angle of elevation to a hilltop, etc. If you've used a tool (such as TPE) to get the elevation of the sun or moon in advance, you can use Theodolite to double check the elevation angle to the peak you're shooting (or the one that will block the sun) in situ and know when the light will be right.
Also I agree with Dave, be careful or you will bust out the patchouli oil before you know it.
Stephen, I signed up to beta test the ipod version of TPE. Looks like a great portable tool!
Sarah, I found Accuweather to kick the crap out of any other weather app so far...plus it is free.
Bob, iPOD has several apps that do GPS. Most of them cost and I have only tried a couple of the free Lite versions, but I hear some work pretty good. Only problem is they all eat up the battery life real fast.
In some of the apps that need gps (and you're using the iPod Touch), it may be able to manually enter coordinates from a gps and still get full functionality. I haven't had a chance to try out all of the apps I have downloaded to see how well that works...
There are several good travel-related apps: UrbanSpoon, FlightTrack, Yelp!, Kayak
Social Media: Tweetie, Facebook and LinkedIn
Photo: you might compare PhotoCalc, PhotoBuddy and FocalWare for DOF calculators, etc. Darkness is the best I've found for sun/moon calculations. DSLR is super cool, as it allows you to control your laptop-connected DSLR with the Touch (can't remember if it's Mac-only or whether it also works with a PC).
For first aid and medical...
App Gems helps you find additional apps.
pUniverse is a virtual night sky and can help ID stars and constellations.
Other neat apps: HearPlanet, AAA Discounts, RepairPal, Cheap Gas!, Skype, and WiFiTrak