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During the shoot · Framing & metering

Compass

A bearing compass (azimuth) for working out which way you are facing and where the sun and moon rise and set.

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Where to find itTools tab → Compass
CategoryDuring the shoot · Framing & metering
PriceFree — every tool is open at this stage, with no paywall
Other languages罗盘 · Compass · 羅盤 · コンパス
PlatformsiOS 17.0+ / Android

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Compass is one of 36 photography tools in Optaxis — in the same app as the community and the gear library.

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