Friday 13 October 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit: A new way to share with your friends!

Do you like the Photoxor photography toolkit, calculations, ephemeris, tracking, place lists, lightsensor? Would you like to help spreading the word, or better the App with your fellow photographers and friends?
The new 'Share App' feature makes it much easier now! It can be quickly called from the navigation bar, right underneath Home:


Tuesday 10 October 2017

Beta Releases: Photoxor C1 Toolkit 1.7.7

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.7 into Beta Testing. This version brings quite a number of fixes and internal updates.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join in. Whilst our internal tests were very promising, there is always a chance that the Beta version might have some flaws. If you find a problem, please let us know to improve the release version of Photoxor Toolkit.

Participate and enable your Beta testing here:https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.fotoapp

Important for this release:

We updated a number of internal libraries to support the new Android 8.0 Oreo, and also a new integration for in-app billing:

  • On Oreo there is still a chance that the App might crash in some circumstances. Please let us know if you experience any problems.
  • We tested the new billing integration quite extensively, and it proved stable. Still, there are so many different Android devices and configurations. In case you notice any issues with your in-app purchases, please let us know as well.


Wednesday 20 September 2017

New Beta Releases: Photoxor C1 Toolkit 1.7.5 and Photoxor Timelapse 1.0.2

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.5

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.5 into Beta Testing. This version brings some smaller fixes and internal updates.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join in. Whilst our internal tests were very promising, there is always a chance that the Beta version might have some flaws. If you find a problem, please let us know to improve the release version of Photoxor Toolkit.

Enable your Beta testing here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.fotoapp

Photoxor Timelapse version 1.0.2


Photoxor Timelapse is also available for beta testing now. Please feel free to join.
Enable your Beta testing here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.timelapse

For our Photoxor C1 Toolkit users: All Timelapse features are available in Toolkit as well!

Wednesday 26 July 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.7.3 in Beta - Improvements to Tracking and Map

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.3 into Beta Testing. This version brings you exciting new features, design improvements and a few fixes.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join in. Whilst our internal tests were very promising, there is always a chance that the Beta version might have some flaws. If you find a problem, please let us know to improve the release version of Photoxor Toolkit.

Enable your Beta testing here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.fotoapp

The new main features of version 1.7.3 beta are:

  • Map screen: In Cluster mode overlapping markers fan out for easy selection
  • Tracking screens: Design improvements.
  • Widgets fixed!
  • A number of smaller fixes.

Monday 17 July 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.7.0 Released - New Tools and Remote Lightsensors

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.0 is available now; upgrade or download for free.
Get it on Google Play


This version brings you exciting new features and a few important fixes.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

The new main features of version 1.7.0 are:

  • A new Tools slider bringing together Torch, Lightsensor, Timelapse, Compass.
  • Enhanced lightsensor tool, allowing to share readings with nearby devices.
  • Compass tool added.
  • KML / KMZ places import improved.
  • Fixes and some smaller improvements.

Photoxor Timelapse 1.0.1 Released

We just released a new version of Photoxor Timelapse.
Version 1.0.1 is available now; download for free.
Get it on Google Play

If you already use Photoxor C1 Toolkit, then the latest version 1.7.0 also contains the time-lapse calculation features.

This release fixes a number of bugs.

Remote Lightsensor Feature Explained

Photoxor Toolkit provides an advanced Lightsensor functionality which allows to communicate with nearby devices to exchange illuminance readings.

In a studio environment you might want to vary your lighting setup and see how illumination changes. Install Photoxor Toolkit (it's free!) on multiple devices and measure illuminance at various locations, and how it is affected by the setup.

If you purchased extended functionality, please make sure that you use the same Google account for installation on all of your devices, and the functions are available on all of them - no extra cost!

Saturday 15 July 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.7.0 in Beta - New Tools and Remote Lightsensors

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.0 into Beta Testing. This version brings you exciting new features and a few important fixes.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join in. Whilst our internal tests were very promising, there is always a chance that the Beta version might have some flaws. If you find a problem, please let us know to improve the release version of Photoxor Toolkit.

Enable your Beta testing here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.fotoapp

The new main features of version 1.7.0 beta are:

  • A new Tools slider bringing together Torch, Lightsensor, Timelapse, Compass.
  • Enhanced lightsensor tool, allowing to share readings with nearby devices.
  • Compass tool added.
  • KML / KMZ places import improved.
  • Fixes and some smaller improvements.

Thursday 15 June 2017

FAQ: Filter Calculations and Accuracy

Neutral density (ND) filters are an important photography accessory. The Photoxor C1 Toolkit provides a calculation tool to determine adjusted camera settings when a ND filter is applied.

How accurate is this calculation?

The short answer: Yes it is accurate in accordance to the selected stop system.

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.6.4 in Beta - KMZ files, long exposure times, and fixes

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.6.4 into Beta Testing. This version brings you some new features and a few fixes.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join in. Whilst our internal tests were very promising, there is always a chance that the Beta version might have some flaws. If you find a problem, please let us know to improve the release version of Photoxor Toolkit.

Enable your Beta testing here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.fotoapp

The new main features of version 1.6.4 beta are:
  • KMZ files are now supported to import locations.
  • Improved readability of long exposure times.
  • Filter screen: locks do not automatically open.
  • Edited configuration information (cameras, lenses, flashes, ...) is retained during screen rotation.
  • A number of smaller fixes.

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.6.3 Released - Additional fields for Camera, lens, flash definitions

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.6.3 is available now; upgrade or download for free.
Get it on Google Play

The new main features of version 1.6.3 are:
  • Camera, Lens, Flash definitions now allow to store serial number, purchase date, notes.
  • Accuracy improved for Filter calculations.
  • A number of smaller fixes.

Friday 12 May 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.6.3 in Beta - Additional fields for Camera, lens, flash definitions

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.6.3 into Beta Testing. This version brings you additional description fields for camera, lens, flash definitions, and a few important fixes.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join in. Whilst our internal tests were very promising, there is always a chance that the Beta version might have some flaws. If you find a problem, please let us know to improve the release version of Photoxor Toolkit.

Enable your Beta testing here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.fotoapp

The new main features of version 1.6.3 beta are:
  • Camera, Lens, Flash definitions now allow to store serial number, purchase date, notes.
  • Accuracy improved for Filter calculations.
  • A number of smaller fixes.

Monday 8 May 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.6.2 Released - Some further important fixes ...

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.6.2 is available now; upgrade or download for free.
Get it on Google Play

This version fixes a number of important issues:
  • Share a tracking log: the file list now shows the most recent first.So you should see the most recent logging result right at the top of the file list.
  • Pollfish icon showed up even when No-Ads purchased.This red icon in the lower left corner should be fully suppressed now once you purchased the No-Ads. Please let us know in case it still creeps onto your screen!!
  • Some setting screens did not perform import function; now both import and export are available again.
  • A number of smaller fixes and internal updates.
  • German version only:
    The Ortsliste Details screen had the Längengrad and Breitengrad field labels swapped; now corrected.

Friday 5 May 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.6.2 in Beta - Some further important fixes ...

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.6.2 into Beta Testing. This version fixes a number of important issues.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join in. Whilst our internal tests were very promising, there is always a chance that the Beta version might have some flaws. If you find a problem, please let us know to improve the release version of Photoxor Toolkit.

Enable your Beta testing here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.fotoapp

The new main features of version 1.6.2 beta are:
  • Share a tracking log: the file list now shows the most recent first.
    So you should see the most recent logging result right at the top of the file list.
  • Pollfish icon showed up even when No-Ads purchased.
    This red icon in the lower left corner should be fully suppressed now once you purchased the No-Ads.
    Please let us know in case it still creeps onto your screen!!
  • Some setting screens did not perform import function; now both import and export are available again.
  • A number of smaller fixes and internal updates.
  • German version only:
    The Ortsliste Details screen had the Längengrad and Breitengrad field labels swapped; now corrected.

Wednesday 3 May 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.6.1 released - Some bug fixes ...

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.6.1 is available now; upgrade or download for free.
Get it on Google Play


This release fixes a number of issues, updates a few internal libraries, and increases stability.

Please let us know in case you experience any problems.

Saturday 29 April 2017

New: Photoxor Timelapse

We just released a new application: Photoxor Timelapse.
Version 1.0 is available now; download for free.
Get it on Google Play

If you already use Photoxor C1 Toolkit, then the latest version 1.6.0 also contains the time-lapse calculation features.

Wednesday 26 April 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.6.0 released - New Time-lapse calculations!

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.6.0 is available now; upgrade or download for free.
Get it on Google Play


The new main features of version 1.6.0 are:
  • A new screen to perform time-lapse calculations.
  • A new "Time-lapse Pro" package with additional enhanced time-lapse features.
  • Map screen: allows to cluster place markers in close proximity.
  • "Power Pack": 6 important extensions in one.
  • A number of bug fixes and lots of internal improvements.

Sunday 23 April 2017

Photoxor C1 Toolkit on Samsung Galaxy S8

We just had the opportunity to test the Samsung Galaxy S8, an exciting new smartphone. And of course we installed Photoxor C1 Toolkit 1.6.0, the new version out in Beta.

Thursday 20 April 2017

Beta Program: Photoxor C1 Toolkit 1.6.0 - Time-lapse calculations and much more ...

A number of new features will soon be released in the upcoming version 1.6.0.

Interested to explore them now? We continue our public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join in. Whilst our internal tests were very promising, there is always a chance that the Beta version might have some flaws. If you find a problem, please let us know to improve the release version of Photoxor Toolkit.

Enable your Beta testing here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.photoxor.fotoapp

The new main features of version 1.6.0 beta are:
  • A new screen to perform time-lapse calculations.
  • A new "Time-lapse Pro" package with additional enhanced time-lapse features.
  • Map screen: allows to cluster place markers in close proximity.
  • "Power Pack": 6 important extensions in one.
  • A number of bug fixes and lots of internal improvements.