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Mark II Artist's Viewfinder

Master your composition and scout locations with the industry's most accurate visualization tool. Simulate over 800 cameras and professional lenses to find the perfect frame before you even unpack your gear.

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Key Figures

Downloads

93K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

300

Publisher

DIRE Studio Kft.

Master Your Pre-Production Workflow

Eliminate guesswork and save hours on set. Simulate professional gear, manage technical location data, and refine your artistic vision with the industry's most trusted viewfinder app.

800+ Camera Simulations

Access an expansive database of real-world lens and sensor data for Arri, RED, Leica, and more to visualize your exact frame before hauling a single case of gear.

Smart Technical Scouting

Automatically capture location metadata and GPX tracks to share precise technical shot packages and GPS coordinates directly with your director or rental house.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Mark II Artist's Viewfinder

What is the primary function of Mark II Artist's Viewfinder?

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder assists photographers and filmmakers by simulating camera and lens combinations to visualize compositions without setting up physical equipment. It helps explore different places and angles for optimal camera placement.

Does Mark II Artist's Viewfinder save high-resolution photos?

Yes, Mark II Artist's Viewfinder saves high-resolution photos. This feature allows users to utilize the app as a regular camera.

Can the Mark II app simulate wide-angle lenses?

Yes, paired with a 0.5x-class super-wide converter lens, Mark II Artist's Viewfinder simulates super-wide lenses up to 16mm on a full-frame 35mm format. It also corrects distortion in real-time.

Does Mark II Artist's Viewfinder include a black and white mode?

Yes, Mark II Artist's Viewfinder features a black & white mode. This mode displays only the luminance information, assisting users in exploring tonal structures for black and white photography.

What camera and lens data does Mark II Artist's Viewfinder support?

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder supports over 800 still/motion cameras, 180 medium/large format backs, and numerous lenses from brands like ALPA, Hartblei, Hasselblad, Leica, Rodenstock, Schneider, and Zeiss. Users can also define custom equipment.

Can users define their own cameras and lenses in Mark II Artist's Viewfinder?

Yes, Mark II Artist's Viewfinder allows users to define their own cameras and lenses. This feature provides flexibility for specific job requirements.

How does Mark II Artist's Viewfinder assist with location scouting?

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder stores location and simulation metadata with pictures. This allows users to evaluate location scout results on a computer or share information with crew or rental houses directly from the app.

Does Mark II Artist's Viewfinder record GPS data?

Yes, Mark II Artist's Viewfinder records a standard GPX format track log. This eliminates the need for a separate logging device during location scouting.

What customization options are available for frame display in Mark II Artist's Viewfinder?

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder allows customization of frame display, including hiding inactive frames, zooming to the active frame, adjusting frame lines, and frame size adjustment.

Can Mark II Artist's Viewfinder export images automatically?

Yes, Mark II Artist's Viewfinder supports automatic image export. Users can configure the app for auto-exporting to Hi-Res JPG and specify the album for saving.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app interface showing technical frame lines and focal length simulations over a desert canyon landscape. — Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app interface showing technical frame lines and focal length simulations over a desert canyon landscape.

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app interface showing a list of professional camera simulations like Canon EOS 5DS R and ARRI ALEXA over a canyon landscape. — Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app interface showing a list of professional camera simulations like Canon EOS 5DS R and ARRI ALEXA over a canyon landscape.

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - Black and white view of a mountain landscape through the Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app interface showing framing lines and camera controls — Black and white view of a mountain landscape through the Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app interface showing framing lines and camera controls

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - Interface of the Mark II Artist Viewfinder app showing the edit virtual camera screen with simulated equipment settings for ALPA and Phase One — Interface of the Mark II Artist Viewfinder app showing the edit virtual camera screen with simulated equipment settings for ALPA and Phase One

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - Selection screen for ALPA camera bodies in the Mark II Artist Viewfinder app database — Selection screen for ALPA camera bodies in the Mark II Artist Viewfinder app database

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - A list of Rodenstock lenses in the Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app database — A list of Rodenstock lenses in the Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app database

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - Interface for editing custom camera back and sensor dimensions in the Mark II Artists Viewfinder app — Interface for editing custom camera back and sensor dimensions in the Mark II Artists Viewfinder app

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app interface showing multiple camera frame lines over a desert landscape — Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app interface showing multiple camera frame lines over a desert landscape

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder - Settings menu for the Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app showing frame customization and export options — Settings menu for the Mark II Artist's Viewfinder app showing frame customization and export options

Description

Artist's Viewfinder assists the filmmaker or still photographer in exploring different places and angles to find the optimal placement for the camera, and to second-guess compositions. By simulating real camera and lens combinations it allows you to visualize what you are going to shoot without actually setting up the camera. And it's also a great tool to train yourself to see. Handles Like Your Camera Exposure compensation. Auto-focus lock. AF confirmation beep. A Quick Control Screen for accessing frequently needed functions. Smart Function Keys. Shutter release via the Volume buttons. We designed the Mark II so that you could feel at home the moment you start working with it. And because it also saves high resolution photos, you can even use it as a regular camera. Visualize the Grand Landscape Paired with a 0.5x-class super-wide converter lens*, the Mark II becomes an indispensable tool for landscape and architecture photographers. The combination can simulate super-wide lenses up to around 16mm on the full-frame 35mm format. Or you can use it to compose super-wide stitched images. The Mark II even removes distortion present in the wide converter lens — in real time. * FOR THE LIST OF SUPPORTED CONVERTER/DEVICE COMBINATIONS PLEASE VISIT: https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/tech-specs/ When There's No Need for Color In black & white mode Artist's Viewfinder shows just the luminance information of the scene, making it easier to explore tonal structures and simulate what a black & white photograph will look like. Taking it a step further, the optional dark and neutral toolbar theme ensures that colors from the app doesn't interfere with your composition. Unprecedented Simulation Flexibility The Mark II leverages our extensive Viewfinder Camera Database, containing more than 800 still and motion picture cameras, 180 medium/large format backs and countless lenses — incorporating real lens data for ALPA, Hartblei, Hasselblad, Leica, Rodenstock, Schneider and Zeiss glass. And you can define your own cameras and lenses when you need something special for the job. Does What Optical Viewfinders Can't Even Dream Of Artist's Viewfinder stores location and simulation metadata with the pictures, allowing you to evaluate results of a location scout later on your computer. Or you can send the information off to the rest of the crew or to a rental house, right from the app. It also records a standard GPX format track log, alleviating the need for a separate logging device. Want to Learn More? To explore the complete list of features, please visit: https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/features/ Written by the author of the app, The Viewfinder Handbook is the ultimate source of information about the Mark II. Way more than a user manual, this free eBook not only walks you through the ins and outs of the app, but also provides conceptual background, insights and useful hands-on advice. Available in iPad optimized PDF format at: https://www.artistsviewfinder.com/handbook/