# Light meter for photography

> Incident exposure/light meter.Take photo with accurate exposure.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java\_conf.appdev.app.exposuremeter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.exposuremeter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.exposuremeter`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** appdev
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 326,991
- **Rating:** 3.37 / 5 (737 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.09
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-03
- **First published:** 2015-09-04
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 4.33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.exposuremeter)
- **Website:** [https://supportappdev.blogspot.com/](https://supportappdev.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://supportappdev.blogspot.jp/2016/12/blog-post.html](http://supportappdev.blogspot.jp/2016/12/blog-post.html)

## Description

The Light Meter for Photography Chrome extension transforms your phone into a reliable incident light meter, enabling photographers to capture photos with accurate exposure. Unlike built-in reflective meters affected by subject color or gloss, this app uses incident light measurement to provide precise exposure settings.

It measures essential parameters like F number, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity, which you can then manually set on your camera. Ideal for DSLR, mirrorless, and classic cameras without built-in meters, this tool guides you through measuring incident light by pointing your phone's sensor towards your camera and calculating perfect exposure values for your shoot. Whether you're using modern or vintage cameras, this app ensures optimal photo quality through precise exposure control.

## Rankings

- #125,143 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.exposuremeter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users broadly praise the app for being easy to use, useful for photography, and providing clear, accurate readings. However, recurring issues include ads and a desire for an ad-free paid version, inconsistent calibration across devices, occasional sensor/measure errors with limited English support, concerns about professional suitability, and occasional installation problems. Overall, it’s favored for casual use but reliability, consistency, and monetization are common pain points for some users.

### Pros

- Easy to use and beginner-friendly / intuitive
- Very useful for taking photos and helps in shooting
- Clear and logical presentation of the necessary information
- Accurate readings close to real values / high perceived accuracy
- Works well on multiple devices and is generally reliable

### Cons

- Ads presence and desire for an ad-free paid version
- Calibration/accuracy can be inconsistent across devices
- Sensor/meter errors and lack of English support for help resources
- Not suitable for professional use
- Installation issues on some devices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.exposuremeter)