Field Tools for iPhone is an efficient, easy to use tool for photographers working in the field. It allows you to quickly calculate hyperfocal, near and far focus distances, all from a single screen with minimum touches. App settings are also a single touch away. Features include:

  • Large, easy to read result display
  • Switch distance type - hyperfocal, near focus and far focus - with a single touch
  • Sliders for adjusting focal length, aperture and focus distance
  • Settings for a wide variety of cameras
  • Results in meters or feet

Hyperfocal display

Downloads

Downloads are available from the iTunes App Store.

More Information

Wikipedia has several good articles on the theory of depth of field generally, and hyperfocal distance specifically.

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