Artist’s Viewfinder 3.3 Available on the App Store

July 12, 2014 by

avf2iconThe latest release of the Mark II Artist’s Viewfinder went online yesterday. This version adds several enhancements to the album, including Dropbox uploads. I wrote about these features in detail in my previous posts.

It also adds support for a couple of new cameras:

  • AJA CION
  • Blackmagic Studio Camera (4K/HD), URSA (EF/PL/Broadcast)
  • Leica T Typ 701
  • Nikon D810, J4, S2, V3
  • Pentax 645Z
  • Samsung NX-3000
  • Sony A7S, SLT-A77 II

The Viewfinder Handbook had been revised and updated for the new features.

This is a free update for Mark II Artist’s Viewfinder owners. New users can purchase it from the App Store.

If you are not familiar with what this app can do for you, I’d recommend checking out the new Features in Depth page on the app’s microsite.

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What’s New in the Mark II AVF 3.2 Update

March 11, 2014 by

The latest update to the Mark II Artist’s Viewfinder went online earlier today. Besides the usual slew of newly supported cameras and backs (listed in the press release), there are two feature groups I’d like to talk about. Let’s begin with new customization features.

Original Viewfinder editions had a completely neutral main screen. While the Mark II’s red/white toolbar looks pretty neat, a few users complained about the vivid colors interfering with their composition. So in the 3.2 update you can switch the toolbar into a dark and neutral themed one. It’s interesting to note that it brings a completely new character to the main screen – but still looks neat.

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The new Dark & Neutral toolbar theme

Speaking of distractions, a few of you found the translucent white AF/AE point indicator distracting. You can now turn it off if you wish. But please note that the red circle will still be displayed when AF is in progress.

We also received requests to make “more Fn Keys” – that is to let the user customize the function of other toolbar buttons. And beginning with version 3.2 you can override the EL and FL buttons with the exact same functions that you can assign to the Fn Key. You’ll lose their initial functions while the override is active, of course.

Finally I was able to put my hands on the iPro lens system case for the iPhone 5s, so this update rounds out the supported wide converter/device combinations with both Schneider converters on the iPhone 5s. And also adds the Cambo WRS-1060, which utilizes the Schneider wide lens.

A fix for the “gray screen with no live view after switching to another app and back” bug is also included. While fixing this, I ran into a more serious issue: with toggling exposure lock on and off on the iPhone 5s I was able to bring the phone’s entire video capture system down to its knees. We are working on a fix with Apple, but the interim solutions is to restart live view when you disengage the exposure lock. I know, it’s a bit of pain, but there’s no better workaround yet. The good news is that only the iPhone 5s is affected.

The Viewfinder Handbook has also been updated to cover these new functions.

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Mark II Artist’s Viewfinder 3.1 Update

February 10, 2014 by

IMG_6679The 3.1 update of the Mark II went online during the weekend. There are three groups of new features: wide converter support, device support, and new cameras/backs.

The following is an excerpt from the press release.

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New features:

  • Supports the iPad mini with Retina display.

Added wide converter support:

  • olloclip 4-in-1 Wide on iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s and on the 5th generation iPod touch.
  • Schneider iPro Series 2 Super Wide on iPhone 4, 4s, 5.
  • Schneider iPro Series 2 Wide on iPhone 4, 4s, 5.

Added cameras:

  • Arca-Swiss F-classic 4×5, F-classic 5×7, F-classic 6×9, F-classic 8×10, F-metric 4×5, F-metric 5×7, F-metric 6×9, F-metric 8×10, M-Line two mf, M-monolith 4×5, M-monolith 5×7, M-monolith 6×9, M-monolith 8×10, misura 4×5, misura 8×10, Rl3d, Rm2d, Rm3d factum, Rm3di.
  • ARRI ALEXA XT, ALEXA XT M, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA XT Studio.
  • Blackmagic Cinema Camera MFT, Pocket Cinema Camera, Production Camera 4K.
  • Canon EOS 70D, 100D/Rebel SL1, 700D/Rebel T5i.
  • Fujifilm X100S, X-A1, X-E2, X-M1, X-T1.
  • Linhof Kardan re, M 679cs, Master Technika 3000, Master Technika classic, Technikardan S 23, Technikardan S 45, Techno, Technorama 612 pc II, Technorama 617s III.
  • Mamiya 6, 6 MF, 645DF+.
  • Nikon AW1, D610, D3300, D5300, D7100, Df, J3, S1.
  • Olympus OM-D E-M1, OM-D E-M10, PEN EP-5.
  • Panasonic DMC-G6, DMC-GF6, DMC-GM1, DMC-GX7.
  • Pentax K-3, K-50, K-500.
  • Samsung GNX, NX-30, NX-300, NX-1100, NX-2000.
  • Sigma DP3 Merrill.
  • Sony A3000, A5000, A7, A7R, NEX-3N, NEX-5T, PMW-F5, PMW-F55, SLT-A58.

Added backs:

  • Phase One IQ250, IQ260, IQ260 Achromatic, IQ280.

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One thing to note is that the Schneider wides are not supported on the iPhone 5s yet. The reason is simple: Schneider have a new case for the iPhone 5s that we were unable to buy anywhere.

The Mark II supports only certified converters, so if you find your favorite converter missing, please let us know.

IMG_2030Do you like this app?

There’s also a small new feature that we do not advertise in the press release: you can easily share your love towards the app.

Open the menu, scroll all the way down and tap I Like This App!

It doesn’t cost you a dime, but spreading the word helps us to bring exciting new features to the app faster.

Thank you for letting your friends – and even complete strangers – know about the Mark II!

But please do not use reviews as a feedback or bug reporting channel! It’s not bi-directional and we can’t get in touch with reviewers.

Use Report a Problem in the menu instead. It’s the fastest way to get in touch with us – and you are not required to have an actual problem to use this feature.

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