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Apple ID6772063294
Bundle IDapp.contraststudio.lume
SellerSeller
Min iOS16.0
Min macOS13.0
Device familiesiphone
Released2026-05-27
Copyright© 2026 Contrast Studio LLC
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Preview 1 platform
iPhone 6 images
What’s New Version 1.7
Minor bug fixes and optimizations.
Description
LuMe is a pro-grade light meter and exposure calculator built for film photographers. Whether you're shooting medium format on a Mamiya, large format on a 4×5, or 35mm on a Leica, LuMe gives you the exposure intelligence your film camera doesn't have.
METERING MODES FOR EVERY SITUATION
• Matrix — averages the whole scene for balanced exposures
• Center-weighted — emphasizes the middle, like a classic SLR meter
• Spot — measures a small area you tap, just like a 1° spot meter
• Zone System — Ansel Adams' tonal mapping (Zones I–IX) right in your viewfinder
MULTI-POINT SPOT METERING
Place up to four spot markers anywhere on your scene. Read each EV at a glance, evaluate contrast range, and place tones with intention.
LIDAR SPOT DISTANCE (on Pro devices)
See the physical distance to any metered spot — useful for hyperfocal setup and verifying focus on rangefinders and manual-focus lenses.
RECIPROCITY CORRECTION FOR EVERY FILM STOCK
Long exposures don't behave linearly on film. LuMe applies the Schwarzschild exponent for your stock — Tri-X, TMax, Portra, Ektar, Velvia, and more — so you don't need printed tables in your bag.
DEPTH OF FIELD CALCULATOR
Hyperfocal distance, near limit, far limit — for 35mm, APS-C, medium format (6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7), and large format (4×5). One tap.
FLASH GUIDE NUMBER CALCULATOR
GN, distance, power fraction → f-stop. Solved.
LIVE EXPOSURE TOOLS
• Histogram overlay
• Highlight/shadow clipping warnings
• ND filter compensation
• Aperture priority & shutter priority
• Exposure compensation dial
• ISO and shutter range constraints (cap at your film speed)
BUILT FOR THE WAY FILM PHOTOGRAPHERS ACTUALLY SHOOT
• Spot meter a high-contrast scene; place highlights on Zone VII
• Apply reciprocity for a 30-second exposure on Tri-X
• Calculate hyperfocal for landscape work on Portra 400
• Verify a flash setup before burning a frame
LuMe replaces your handheld meter, reciprocity card, DoF chart, and flash calculator with one tool that fits in your camera bag.
Available in 16 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional).
LUME PRO
• $6.99 USD for lifetime access
Privacy policy: https://lume.contraststudio.app/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://lume.contraststudio.app/terms.html
Capabilities
In-App Purchases
Accessibility
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Version history 9 versions
Build 887721225v1.72026-07-02 19:35:23
Minor bug fixes and optimizations.
Build 887660380v1.62026-07-01 14:30:48
Minor bug fixes and optimizations.
Build 887467333v1.52026-06-26 17:05:30
• New camera profiles — set your film format and lens, and the viewfinder reframes to match your real camera
• Refreshed interface throughout
Build 887166188v1.42026-06-19 14:03:49
• Consolidated the Settings page
• Bug fixes
Build 886752904v1.32026-06-10 15:12:04
• Support color temperature reading and users can enable in Settings
Build 886457436v1.2.12026-06-03 16:36:19
• Fixed a bug where the Add/Edit Profile sheet would sometimes open blank.
Build 886334886v1.22026-06-02 18:42:12
• Majority of the features are now free now! Only spot metering, custom camera profiles, and LiDAR
distance (Pro device only) remain Pro.
• New: Custom camera profiles. Save per-camera ISO, aperture, and shutter
ranges with full/half/third stop precision and per-axis settings.
• Long exposure scale extended to 64 minutes for reciprocity-corrected film
and ND-filtered shooting.
• Aperture scale extended to f/0.7 for ultra-fast lenses like the Leica
Noctilux f/0.95.
Build 885997323v1.02026-05-28 01:08:07
Build 886254688v1.12026-05-28 21:13:31
• Pinch to zoom in the viewfinder
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US | en-US | Free | 16 | 4.9 | 1.7 |
Change log 13 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Minor bug fixes and optimizations.
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description updated
LuMe is a pro-grade light meter and exposure calculator built for film photographers. Whether you're shooting medium format on a Mamiya, large format on a 4×5,
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subtitle updated
Film Light Meter & Calculators
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name updated
Light Meter LuMe
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Version 1.7 released
Minor bug fixes and optimizations.
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Version 1.6 released
Minor bug fixes and optimizations.
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Version 1.5 released
• New camera profiles — set your film format and lens, and the viewfinder reframes to match your real camera
• Refreshed interface throughout
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Version 1.4 released
• Consolidated the Settings page
• Bug fixes
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Version 1.3 released
• Support color temperature reading and users can enable in Settings
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Version 1.2.1 released
• Fixed a bug where the Add/Edit Profile sheet would sometimes open blank.
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Version 1.2 released
• Majority of the features are now free now! Only spot metering, custom camera profiles, and LiDAR
distance (Pro device only) remain Pro.
• New: Custom camera profiles. Save per-camera ISO, aperture, and shutter
ranges with full/hal
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Version 1.1 released
• Pinch to zoom in the viewfinder
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Version 1.0 released