What's Brewing: PocketOP Dev Log

In Progress / Up Next What's coming

In Progress Testing and database expansion: running the current build through test cycles while expanding the lens and PTZ database with new cameras and updated specifications
In Progress Lens and camera details at a glance: a new info button on every lens and camera opens a details card with the full specs, such as filter size, weight, dimensions, close focus and connectivity, plus a link to the manufacturer's page. Always free to view, even for lenses you have not unlocked.
In Progress Always up to date: the app checks for the latest lens and camera information each time you open it, instead of refreshing only periodically, so new and updated entries appear without waiting for an App Store update.

Live Shipped on the App Store

Live Canon CJ25ex7.6B added. Requested by a user via lens request. Jun 2026
Live CSV export: export your scout list as a CSV file, ready to import into production and rental management software Jun 2026
Live Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS added. Requested by a user via in-app lens request. Jun 2026
Live Database expanded: 57 new cine lenses and 1 PTZ camera across three series. Tokina Vista-C primes: 48 lenses across PL, EF, E, and LPL mounts, 18mm through 135mm at T1.5 and 180mm at T1.9, covering Large Format. ZEISS Panoptes 65: 8 LPL-mount primes for 65mm sensors, 35mm through 135mm at T2.2 (25mm and 180mm due 2027). Marshall CV625-TBN/TWN: NDI HX2/HX3 variant of the CV625-TB/TW, same 25x optics with NDI added to the output lineup. Database now at 727 lenses and 137 PTZ cameras. Jun 2026
Live Database expanded: Tokina Vista-P Prime T1.5 series added. 48 lenses across PL, EF, E, and LPL mounts, covering 12 focal lengths from 18mm to 180mm. All lenses cover Large Format. Jun 2026
Live Database expanded: 8 new cine lenses (Zeiss Nano Prime series and Supreme Prime Radiance) and 12 new PTZ cameras (AVer TR and PTZ series, JVC KY-PZ510N) added. Database now at 619 lenses and 135 PTZ cameras. Jun 2026
Live PocketOP version 1.0 launched on the App Store. Everything built during the beta is live from day one: the full broadcast, cine zoom, and PTZ database, two-slot comparison mode, frame dimensions, scout list sharing, and annual Pro subscription. May 2026
Live The lens and PTZ database now has a searchable web interface at pocketop.app/database.html. Browse all 550+ lenses and 120 PTZ cameras, view full specifications per entry, and filter by resolution or mount type. The database is a continuing work -- new entries and specifications are added regularly. May 2026
Live The lens database now includes over 500 broadcast, cine zoom, and cine prime lenses across all major manufacturers and mounts, including Canon EF, ARRI, Zeiss, Cooke, Leitz, Sigma, DZOFilm, and more May 2026
Live Prime lenses now appear below zoom lenses within each manufacturer section in the lens picker. Prime focal lengths display as a single value rather than a redundant range May 2026
Live Custom lenses now correctly reflect their sensor format in the field-of-view bracket and HUD indicator May 2026
Live PTZ database expansion: Fomako, Bolin, AVer, and Minrray are now in the PTZ database, adding 33 new cameras across all four brands May 2026
Live Camera view redesign: PocketOP now shows your full iPhone sensor without letterbox cropping, giving a much better sense of what any lens actually covers from a given position. The control column has moved to the side of the frame, and you can switch between right-handed and left-handed layout depending on how you hold the phone on set Apr 2026
Live Mount-based lens filtering: the cine lens tab now has a mount filter. Select LPL, PL, EF, or RF to see only the lenses that physically fit your camera. The filter is saved between uses Apr 2026
Live Scout list lens preview: each entry in the scout list now has a bracket button. Tap it to instantly load that lens into the camera view without going through the picker Apr 2026
Live Prime lens marking: lenses with a fixed focal length now show a Prime label in the picker across all tabs, and the label is searchable Apr 2026
Live Minor UI fixes Apr 2026
Live Sony BRC-AM7 added to PTZ database: the Sony BRC-AM7 PTZ camera is now in the database, available in the PTZ tab Apr 2026
Live Two-slot comparison mode: load any two lenses simultaneously and see both field-of-view brackets on the live camera feed at the same time, one amber and one blue. Tap the slot 1 lens name to change the main lens; tap slot 2 to add or swap the comparison lens. The eye button hides and shows the comparison bracket without clearing the selection. Useful for quickly checking whether an alternative lens covers the same shot, or for showing a client the difference between two lens choices on location Apr 2026
Live Remote announcements: the app can now receive announcements pushed directly from us, with no App Store update required. Used for app updates, database additions, and anything time-sensitive. Announcements appear once at launch and are never shown again after dismissal Apr 2026
Live Frame dimensions overlay: testers asked for a way to check whether a piece of decor, a stage flat, or a set element actually fits in the shot before the truck arrives. Frame Dimensions does exactly that. Enable it, enter the distance to your subject, and the app overlays the physical width, height, and diagonal of the framed area directly on the live camera feed, for both the wide bracket and the tele bracket simultaneously. Tap the Distance label to dim the control out of the way without losing your settings. Annotations are baked into screenshots. Enough testers asked for it that it jumped ahead of the queue and got built over Easter weekend Apr 2026
Live Prime lens support: custom lenses can now be entered as prime lenses by setting the minimum and maximum focal length to the same value, for example 50mm / 50mm. The overlay shows a single bracket at the fixed field of view. Useful for any fixed-angle lens or ePTZ camera not already in the database Apr 2026
Live Various UI improvements based on tester feedback Apr 2026
Live PTZ database update: field of view and focal length data updated for 19 PTZ cameras across Panasonic, Marshall, Datavideo, PTZOptics, and Lumens. All values sourced from official manufacturer datasheets Apr 2026
Live Marshall CV730 specs: we worked with Marshall Engineering to confirm the field of view for the CV730 series. The database now carries the manufacturer-verified values for both the CV730-BK and CV730-BHN Apr 2026
Live Broadcast lens database update: specifications reviewed and updated across 13 broadcast lenses. The database now stands at 119 broadcast lenses across Canon, Fujinon, Angénieux, Zeiss, and Nikon Apr 2026
Live Cine zoom lens support: 114 cine zoom and cine-servo lenses added across three sensor formats: Super 35 (75 lenses), Full Frame (36 lenses), and Large Format (3 lenses). Canon CN-E, Fujinon ZK and XK Cabrio, Angenieux EZ and Optimo, ZEISS, DZOFilm, and others. A new dedicated Cine tab with a built-in sensor format selector filters the list automatically. Productions shooting on ARRI, Sony Venice, RED, or Blackmagic URSA see only the lenses that cover their sensor Apr 2026
Live Calibration colour coding: lenses now show three visual states depending on their calibration status Apr 2026
Live Settings cleanup: sensor format removed from Settings. Database section expanded with additional device info Apr 2026
Live Website link in Settings: Settings now links directly to pocketop.app Apr 2026
Live Lens picker improvements: cleaner behaviour when browsing and marking gear Apr 2026
Live Scout list save flow: saving a scout list now always overwrites silently. Each saved list has a Duplicate button for branching. No more overwrite-or-new dialog Apr 2026
Live Apple mm values on lens buttons: the lens switcher buttons now show Apple's published focal length values (13mm, 24mm, 26mm, and telephoto values per model) instead of calculated approximations Apr 2026
Live 8x and 10x telephoto support: devices with 8x or 10x telephoto modes now show those buttons in the lens switcher. Tapping them zooms the live preview to match Apr 2026
Live Default to widest lens on launch: the app now opens on the widest available iPhone lens rather than a middle focal length Apr 2026
Live Silent OWNED and FAVORITES toggles: marking a lens as owned or a favourite no longer interrupts browsing. A count badge on each section header updates instantly Apr 2026
Live Lens picker polish: section headers are larger and clearer. Tapping a lens row now gives a brief visual highlight before the picker closes Apr 2026
Live Brand collapse: hide or collapse lens brands you never use to keep the picker clean Apr 2026
Live Lenses in the picker are now grouped by brand, which you can collapse and expand with a tap Apr 2026
Live Owned lenses and PTZ cameras: mark your own gear so it floats to the top of the picker above your favourites Apr 2026
Live Scout lists now work like a proper file system: save, name, and manage multiple lists per location or job, with overwrite, save-as-new, rename, and starred favourites Apr 2026
Live Fixed: occasional black preview on cold launch after an extended background session Apr 2026
Live Named scout lists: save a list under a custom name, recall it later, sort entries, and mark favourites within the list Apr 2026
Live Per-item notes in the scout list: add a free-text note to any piece of kit in the list Apr 2026
Live Portrait sheets: lens picker, settings, and other panels open in portrait so content is easy to read; camera view stays locked to landscape Mar 2026
Live Branded splash screen: PocketOP wordmark and bracket logo shown on launch while the camera warms up, then fades out automatically Mar 2026
Live PTZ database expanded: additional brands and models added, missing specs filled in across 17 cameras Mar 2026
Live Favourites: star any lens in the picker to pin it to a dedicated section at the top of the list Mar 2026
Live Screenshots saved to Camera Roll with an information overlay: lens name, sensor format, and HFOV burned into the image; watermark can be toggled off in Settings Mar 2026
Live Camera startup speed: cold launch time reduced from ~9 seconds to ~250 milliseconds Mar 2026
Live Per-lens calibration: each lens remembers its own offset independently Mar 2026
Live Guided calibration flow: step-by-step walkthrough for dialling in per-lens offsets using a reference target Mar 2026
Live Tap to focus and expose: tap anywhere on the viewfinder to set focus and exposure to that point; focus ring shown at tap location Mar 2026
Live Remote database updates: app silently checks for new lens data in the background on launch; no user action needed, no disruption if the fetch fails Mar 2026
Live Custom lens entry: add a lens by focal length range or by entering HFOV angles directly; custom lenses appear in the lens picker alongside the built-in database Mar 2026
Live Annual Pro subscription: free tier gives access to four broadcast lenses and one PTZ camera; subscribing unlocks the full database with continuous updates Mar 2026
Live Settings sheet: change sensor format and extender state from a single panel; overlay responds immediately Mar 2026
Live Calibration offset slider: nudge the overlay ±25% to account for real-world lens variance; offset indicator shown in the HUD when non-zero Mar 2026
Live iPhone multi-lens switcher: 13mm, 24mm, and 100mm buttons appear on multi-lens phones; switching cameras updates the FOV scale calculation for the active sensor Mar 2026
Live Warning indicator when the selected lens is wider than the iPhone camera can show: affected bracket flagged individually Mar 2026
Live Lens picker sheet: browse broadcast lenses and PTZ cameras in a searchable bottom sheet; selecting a lens resizes the overlay immediately Mar 2026
Live Extender toggle: one tap doubles the tele bracket instantly, overlay updates in real time Mar 2026
Live Heads-up display: active lens name, calculated HFOV, sensor format, and extender state shown directly over the camera feed Mar 2026
Live FOV overlay brackets: wide-end and tele-end field of view shown simultaneously in amber, with no fill so the subject stays fully visible Mar 2026
Live Live camera feed shown full-screen in landscape: the phone becomes a viewfinder Mar 2026

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