Optaxis

Optaxis - Master the Axis, Connect the Like-minded

This is not another filter camera app. Optaxis is a pro toolbox and community for 35mm full-frame, medium & large format, Leica, Sony, Fuji, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Hasselblad, Phase One, ALPA technical cameras, and film. 23 engineer-grade toolsets (40+ sub-tools), a 400+ lens spec database, a global community, and an AI assistant - all in one app.

23 PROFESSIONAL TOOLSETS

[PRE - PLANNING]

• Weather & Light - live weather, golden / blue hour, moonrise & set, clouds
• Aurora - regional visibility, cloud + moon factors, 3-day forecast
• Burn Sky - multi-day burning-cloud index, probability model, share poster
• Tide - tide forecast, photo / surf / fishing presets, multi-day charts
• Specialty Weather - sea-of-clouds / rime / alpenglow probability, 28 locations
• Field of View & Focal - 7 bodies x 19 backs, 35mm equiv, shift-stitch, image circle, DOF / hyperfocal
• Scout - map sun / moon / Milky Way planner, azimuth, rise / set, spot check-in
• Plan - pre-shoot planning, gear checklist, WeatherKit, linked log, cloud sync

[SHOOT - IN THE FIELD]

• Compose - multi-focal overlay, 9 grids, 6 live B&W filters, RGB histogram
• AR Viewfinder - live overlay, level, light meter, sun / moon / Milky Way AR, AI Vision
• Exposure - exposure triangle, EV, ND, bellows, film reciprocity
• Scheimpflug Tilt / Swing - tilt / swing angle, focus distance (to f/64), linked DOF
• Live Shift - real-time architectural shift, multi-back image circle, WYSIWYG
• Exposure Session - reciprocity, bellows, filter & manual compensation on one screen
• Timer - long-exposure countdown, safe shutter speed, cable release
• Compass - true / magnetic north, declination, precise bearing

[POST - DARKROOM]

• Film Dev - 5-step wizard, +/-0.5C control, batch decay compensation, 11 verified recipes
• Darkroom - dodge / burn notes, 4 safelights, F-stop test strips, MG filters
• EI Calibration - reversal Zone VIII algorithm, community distribution, one-tap share
• Reciprocity - reciprocity-failure curves, push / pull, multi-brand reference
• Print Size - DPI rating, stitched megapixels, museum-grade, wall-mount preview

[LOG - RECORD & SKY]

• Diary - gear / params / notes, 12-field film mode, 2 clips, auto EXIF, cloud sync
• Astro - star trails (500 / NPF), Milky Way, sun & moon paths, eclipse catalog 2026-2035, meteor showers, 53 stars + 5 planets AR

EQUIPMENT ARCHIVE Manage bodies, backs, lenses, filters, kits, and film. Spec library: Leica M/SL/S, Hasselblad XCD/HC, Fuji GF, ALPA HR, Schneider / Rodenstock LF. Side-by-side comparison plus cloud sync.

UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY Native HEIC, 10-bit Display P3, up to 80MB originals. Full dynamic range and color for medium and large format.

GLOBAL PHOTOGRAPHER COMMUNITY

• Multi-image posts - main + 100% detail crops, 9-image upload
• Global map - discover nearby, spot check-in, meetups, community studios & dev labs
• Hashtags, collections, Daily Inspiration, themed contests
• Direct & group chat - text, image, file, equipment cards, params, group events
• Voice & video calls - in-call photo + EXIF, equipment cards
• Verification badges - ALPA, Cinema Lens, Leica, Hasselblad, Fuji, Large Format
• Safety - report, block, moderation, AI pre-upload screening

AI PHOTO ASSISTANT XiaoGuang AI - photo critique, captions, bio, log analysis, voice-to-text. Knowledge base across Leica, Hasselblad, Fuji GFX, ALPA, large format. Mention in group chats; CN/EN auto-translate.

ARTICLES & NEWS In-depth Tips, industry News, community submissions, auto CN/EN translation.

SUBSCRIPTION Free to use all calculators and community features. Pro unlocks the AI photo assistant and more. Monthly and yearly; pricing in-app. Billed through Apple ID, auto-renews, cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.

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