Photoxor Toolkit - 3-dimensional ephemeris compass

Our Ephemeris calculations for twilight times, sun and moon positions are a long standing feature of Photoxor Toolkit. In addition to the 2-dimensional compass the upcoming release 20-06 allows for a 3-dimensional presentation of compass, earth, sun and moon.

To receive access to this new feature early, consider subscribing to our beta program now.

Please let us know your experience with Photoxor Toolkit. Your feedback will help us to continue improvements.

☹ In case you find any problems with the App, please send us a message, and we'll do our very best to fix. For your convenience, the App also provides a built-in Feedback function accessible from the Navigation Drawer.

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As always, if you haven't installed the App - it is free - please go to Google Play and download:

How does it work?

An important note for users of older Android devices: The 3-dimensional presentation is supported from API 24 (Android 7.0, Nougat) only.

Open the Ephemeris screen. At  the bottom of the compass rose you'll find a new 2D / 3D switch. Click for 3D. The first time, the download of the 3D feature will be started. You might see a confirmation dialog to acknowledge the download. Once downloaded and installed, the 3-dimensional compass is ready to use!

Another note: Please make sure you have Internet access enabled for download, and consider download costs. The package is quite large.

Dark Mode in Photoxor Toolkit

The July edition of Photoxor Toolkit is available, and it supports the long awaited 'dark mode'.
Dark mode not only helps to save battery power. For us photographers viewing a bright screen during twilight can be quite irritating. Now just a quick change using the new 'Display' button on the Start screen to switch between dark and light modes!

How To: Use Exposure Presets

Do you have your favourite exposure settings - Aperture, ISO, shutter speed? Remember the 'Sunny f/16 rule'?

The Photoxor Toolkit June 2019 edition will extend the presets onto the EV screen, a good opportunity to present a few tips and tricks around this feature.

Now we explore the power behind these three little round blue and orange buttons found on a number of calculation screens.

Coffee Break - or - what's new in 1.9.2 ...

We didn't get enough time for any extended coffee break. Our new version 1.9.2 of Photoxor Toolkit has just been released!
Based on the excellent feedback from our users, we implemented many improvements to the tracking service and also some of the user interface components.
Let's have a quick look.

New Filter and Time-lapse features - Available now in Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.9.1

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.9.1 is available; it delivers:

• Filter stack: Show exact calculated exposure times
• Time-lapse: Calculate how may images can be held by a storage device
• Tracks: ZIP files supported also for import
• Definition lists for cameras, lenses, ..., now allow for multi-line Note entry
• Places: A separation line between list rows for easier readability
• Internal improvements and fixes

Filter Stack: Exact calculated exposure  times

Our calculations are rounded to the nearest value of the selected Stop system. And that's how we set our cameras for aperture, ISO, exposure times naturally. But then there is the special case in Filter Stack calculations, where the result shows long exposure times (Bulb). So far Photoxor C1 Toolkit did the same rounding to the nearest Stop instead of showing the exact values. And some of our user were rightfully concerned, are our calculations correct. We therefore now show both values, have a look at the new screen:

The timer will now run with the 'exact' time, in this example 1024 seconds (instead of 960):

For some more background information on Filter calculations and Stops please also see this Blog entry.

Time-lapse: Storage calculation

The Time-lapse screen received a little facelift in the Storage area.
Recommended by one of our power users we introduced the capability to calculate how many images could be held by a storage device approximately .

When you enter the storage capacity, make sure you use the formatted capacity instead of raw capacity.

For this calculation we use 1GB = 1000MB.

Photoxor C1 Toolkit - upcoming new features

Our next release of Photoxor C1 Toolkit runs through internal testing now and will be available for open Beta testing shortly. Stay tuned, there are a number of good new features.

Filter Screen

Our calculations are rounded to the nearest value of the selected Stop system. And that's how we set our cameras for aperture, ISO, exposure times naturally. But then there is the special case in Filter Stack calculations, where the result shows long exposure times (Bulb). So far Photoxor C1 Toolkit did the same rounding to the nearest Stop instead of showing the exact values. And some of our user were rightfully concerned, are our calculations are correct. The upcoming version 1.9.1 will therefore show both values. Have a look at the new screen:

The timer will now run with the 'exact' time, in this example 1024 seconds instead of 960):

This is just one of the new features. If you are interested to get updates early, consider registration for the Beta program.

Beta Release Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.9.0: Tracking improvements

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.9.0

Update: Rollout to production just started!!!

Beta Testing for Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.9.0 is still active. This version delivers:

• A new Tracks screen to more easily work with recorded GPS tracks
• Tracks are now stored in an internal database
• A more smooth and accurate Compass
• Notification of Blog updates improved
• Lot's of internal rework and fixes

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

Please feel free to join in if you haven't already. 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

Please let us know in case you experience any problems; we are keen to fix them before the production release.

Beta Release Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.7.10: App Shortcuts

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.10

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.10 into Beta Testing. This version delivers:

• App Shortcuts for Android Oreo users, and
• a few more 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

Please let us know in case you experience any problems; we are keen to fix them before the production release.

App Shortcuts

Android Oreo supports a great new feature with much more flexible App Shortcuts. They are now available for Photoxor C1 Toolkit.

These Shortcuts allow you to directly access Toolkit functions, even put icons directly onto your launch screen to open with one click only.

Try it out yourself!!

What to do?

Firstly, make sure that your device has Android Oreo (version 26), otherwise this feature is not supported by Android.

Perform a long press on the App icon. Then the list of shortcuts appears:

You can now press on one of the shortcuts, for example Exposure to directly open the exposure calculation screen.

Or you drag a shortcut icon onto your launch screen, to get additional icons for a one click access to these Photxor functions.

Beta Release Photoxor C1 Toolkit Version 1.7.9

Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.9

We just released Photoxor C1 Toolkit version 1.7.9 into Beta Testing. This version delivers a number of fixes and internal updates, primarily improvements for Android Oreo.

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

Please let us know in case you experience any problems; we are keen to fix them before the production release.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Beta Program: Photoxor C1 Toolkit 1.5.7 beta - Collapsing Toolbar, New Location Provider

A number of new features will soon be released in the upcoming version 1.5.7.

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

Please feel free to join. Whilst our internal tests were look 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 1.5.7 beta are:

• More screen space due to collapsing toolbar.
• A new location provider for better accuracy and lower power.
• ISO values down to 10.
• A number of bug fixes and lots of internal improvements.

Beta Program: Photoxor C1 Toolkit 1.5.6 beta

A number of new features will soon be released in the upcoming version 1.5.6.

Interested to explore them now? We just opened a public Beta program for this release.

Please feel free to join. Whilst our internal tests were look 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 Photoxor Toolkit.

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

The new main features of version 1.5.6 beta are:

• Flash/M: A new screen for additional flash calculations.
• Cloud storage: Personal setting can now be imported from and exported to cloud storage.
• Light sensor: graphical presentation of light sensor readings.
• Settings: Calculation screens may be kept always on.
• Permissions: The new permission model is now supported.
• DoF Screen: Fixes and improvements
• A number of bug fixes and lots of internal improvements.

Please read on ...