Video Tour of iPhone Apps for Photographers
I don’t want to sound like a commercial for the iPhone, but having a GPS capable version of Google Maps in your pocket is incredibly useful. Yesterday I was photographing over in Marin, and then heading to an event in San Rafael in the afternoon. I got directions to the trailhead, used Yelp to find a great burrito place after the hike, searched for the nearest bank because I was running low on cash, got smoothly from the bank to the event, and was able to check the traffic before heading home. Excellent.
There are a few really useful iPhone apps for photographers. Below is a short video tour of some of my favorites: Emerald Chronometer, PhotoCalc, and iCSC (Clear Sky Chart). You’ll also get a useful setup tip, and a quick overview of some free apps for movies, food, and music. Please feel free to leave a comment with your favorite iPhone apps. If anyone has used one of the two popular astronomy apps, Starmap or GoSkyWatch, I’d love to hear what you think!
One key feature of the iPhone that’s not in the video, is having a portfolio of your best images with you at all times. The iPhone’s screen and interface are superb for impromptu image sharing while you’re out and about.
