Cool Apps for the Photoworld

This may sound silly, but some of the best resources for aspiring photographers can be found in the "_______ for Dummies" series.

Whether you're a novice looking for the on switch, or a professional looking to quickly dissect the new camera you purchased, the "DSLR For Dummies" is a handy tool to have on your nightstand.

But out in the field, you're not going to be carrying around a clunky book, right? Well, as they like to say at Apple; "There's an app for that!".

Introducing the Digital SLR Photography Toolkit for Dummies. For only $0.99, you can download the app to your iPhone or iTouch and have a quick reference guide at your fingertips.

One of the coolest features in the app, is the Settings Finder. This asks you to pick the scenario you find yourself in (lets say you're trying to take a photo of the moon) and suggests what ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to use.

Astrophotography - Moonscapes - Night
Recommended Settings:
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/11
Shutter Speed: 1/125s

The app also comes with a shoot diary, which lets you record notes about the photos you're taking and a set of checklists of gear to pack, depending on what type of shoot you're going on (Wedding? Don't forget to pack a zoom lens for the ceremony. Landscapes? Make sure you bring your polarizing lens filter).