The Photographer's Transit 2.4.1

Visual field-of-view calculator and shot planner for outdoor photographers.

The Photographer's Transit, also known as Photo Transit, is a map-based tool tailored for outdoor photographers utilizing interchangeable lens cameras, such as SLRs. It enables photographers to meticulously plan camera gear, lenses, and shooting locations for their photography excursions or assignments using a sophisticated built-in field of view simulator.

Photo Transit provides comprehensive elevation profile details, allowing users to preview sightlines in advance and verify if the planned focal length will capture their subjects. Moreover, the vertical field of view chart lets photographers assess if subjects will be obstructed by local terrain.

By creating projects containing detailed shot lists encompassing camera particulars, subject location, height above ground, pitch, orientation, and focal length, Photo Transit empowers users to share their planned shots via email, social media, or export them as KML files for integration with GPS applications.

With an array of features including Google Street View, offline maps and elevation data, and various elevation data sources to choose from, The Photographer's Transit proves to be an invaluable tool for photographers who prioritize meticulous preparation.

Key Features:

• Define custom camera and lens kits
• Access 5 map types, including 2 offline options
• Adjustable field of view map overlay
• Control Google Street View camera
• View elevation profile from camera to subject location
• Observe apparent altitude profile to assess local terrain impact
• Save preferred locations for future use
• Create shot lists and projects
• Integrate with TPE (The Photographer's Ephemeris)
• Includes sample project with example shots and reference photos

Sharing + Export Options:

• Share via Twitter, Facebook, Message
• View in Safari browser
• Email individual shots or entire projects
• Add shot details to calendar
• Import/export locations
• All sharing options include a website link for easy sharing with peers

Advanced Features include:

• Support for teleconverters
• Add custom sensor/film type
• Show field of view for multiple prime lenses
• Simulate lens zoom directly within the app
• Detailed camera-subject distance, bearing, altitude information
• Adjust camera orientation, pitch, and height above ground level
• Evaluate subject height above ground level
• Map tilt and rotate, autorotation functionalities
• Magnetic north orientation option
• Multiple elevation data sources available (Google, SRTM1, SRTM3, AsterGDEM, GTOPO30)
• SRTM1, SRTM3, AsterGDEM and GTOPO30 elevation data can be saved for offline use
• KML project and shot export capabilities

The available map types encompass:

• Google Maps Standard, Hybrid, Terrain views
• OpenCycleMap Topographic (available offline)
• OpenStreetMap (available offline)

Please note:

• This app caters to photographers employing interchangeable lens cameras (e.g., SLR, Micro 4/3rds, Medium/Large format film)
• Data connection is required for maps and elevation-based calculations unless using an offline data source
• Offline viewing of maps and elevation data necessitates an initial internet connection to save data for later offline usage
• - Not all map types and elevation data sources are accessible offline - Topographic map data is only available between latitudes 60°N and 47°S - Overlay maps may not be available at the highest zoom levels - Topographic maps sourced from OpenCycleMap.org - OSM map tiles courtesy of CartoDB - Google Elevation data usage monitored by daily limits per IP address - Availability of specific map types and features like Google Street View subject to change based on 3rd party map service conditions - Google Maps, Google Street View, and Google Earth trademarks held by Google Inc. - Future updates may require iOS 9 or higher - Plan your vantage points meticulously with The Photographer's Transit to enhance your field of view!