Lenser Viewfinder Simulator is a cost effective app that has a wide array of professional lens and camera systems for fast reference framing. There’s always the need to share references compositions of a project – Discussions with the Director, a starting point for storyboard artists, references for Art and Lighting departments; it’s only natural that something as instant and ubiquitous as a smartphone would serve a suitable platform for sharing this information. It’s why Viewfinder Simulator apps are popular nowadays – take some quick snaps on your phone – send to all. Lenser approaches Viewfinder Simulation approaches from a cost-effective and easy-of-use angle. At the time of writing, the £4.99 / $4.99 / € 5.49 price tag is considerably cheaper than other popular Viewfinder Simulator apps. Features Having downloaded Lenser and having a quick play, I can see that it is indeed very easy to use. A settings page gives you three main options – pick you camera, pick you lenses, pick your aspect ratio and you’re good to go. You also have a second aspect ratio to act as an overlay guide (useful if you’re shooting Spherical lenses and are cropping to 2.35:1 in post for example). In Viewfinder mode you can quickly swipe through focal lengths within your lens package, there’s an overlay on the bottom providing spec of the lens including max T stop and close focus. You can set up some favourite camera packages to switch between for quick comparison, as well as leave out a...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 25 May, 2018