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“I use pCAM frequently for depth-of-field and field-of-view calculations. Some of the cameras on F1 did not have a focus motor, and we would need to set depth of field with the f-stop to ensure the actors were in focus.”

“This piece of programming is a major service to the industry. It’s clearly driven by love because it’s certainly not driven by money. Thank you, David!”

“I am a lowly Producer… but I have used this incredibly useful app both on my MacBookPro as well as my iPhone. It’s in constant update as new cameras are introduced. There are times when I need technical backup to explain a potential ‘watch-out’ to a client. I’m not technical and that’s why I use pCAM Pro. It simplifies very technical information.”

“In many ways, pCAM Pro is a film school in itself, offering 27 core functions… pCAM Pro is the most practical and convenient go-to resource available. For a ridiculously small investment, it answers the questions that must be answered every day to support our camera and lighting craft.”

“As a 30 year veteran Hollywood 1st AC, this has been my go to reference app when it first came out as a Palm Pilot app. I have been using it since 2002 and have since stopped carrying around the ASC Cinematographers Hand Book.”

“The very best app for cinematographers. Very useful on set, shooting, planning, or scouting. Useful in the classroom also. It helped me on my time as AC, at the moment of planning a scene, knowing de Depth of Field of each lens, and distance.”

“So many great tools. As a VFX Supervisor I’m constantly using it. Triangulation, focal length match, depth of field preview and in a pinch the flat field colour generator as a quick lighting source. Really stable app!”

“If you’re looking to preview field of view, calculate focal length matches, or just access the numerous reference charts which you might need out on a shoot, this “swiss army knife” cinema app has you covered.”

“Have owned pCam since the start of my focus pulling career… last night doing car plate shots with 9 cameras on a array, quickly figured out the hyperfocal distance for all. Has helped me countless of time in my Local 600 career.”

“I’ve been using pCAM since it was on palm pilot. It is THE cinematography resource, and the standard for which all other similar apps must be judged.”

“As a 1st AC it gives me confidence in the decisions I make and the focus I pull. Thank you!”

“This app should be considered a mandatory tool for anyone involved in cinematography, just like a light meter…”

“Simply put, the reference book. Clear, accurate and concise. Great implementation of a complex database, thanks for the frequent help in my world.”

“Top notch tool. The amount of useful features Is incredible. I can’t believe it’s made by one dude. But he’s the dude.”