Cyanotype exposure app

With this app on your phone you can accurately measure the correct exposure time for Cyanotypes in all weather conditions. Simply use the estimator or let the app control the exposure for you. The app will adjust its exposure on the fly if the weather changes. The app also has the option to pause and resume the exposure. This app gives you a clear advantage of size, quantity and uniformity over other methods of exposing Cyanotypes.

Cyanotype exposure time app

Test Exposures

There is only one setting on the app – Dose (you just do a few test exposures to find the Dose that you like)
All test exposures below use the exact same Dose in all weather conditions without changing anything.

November Bright Sun

Cyanotype exposure on a sunny day in November at noon UK using the app.

November Light Cloud

Cyanotype exposure on a light cloud day in November at noon UK using the app.

November Overcast

Cyanotype exposure on a cloudy day in November at noon UK using the app.

November Rain

Cyanotype exposure on a Rainy day in November at noon UK using the app.

November Snow

An exposure in winter snow through a single glazed window.

Mixed Sun & moving cloud (soon)

Watch the app exposure on the fly as the weather changes from sun to cloud and back repeatedly.

What are Altxpo's advantages over exposure lamps

No size or quantity limit

Cyanotypes without limits. Much more versatile than a UV lamp.

No Hot spots

Perfectly even exposures.
Completely eliminates the hot spot problem that UV lamp exposures can suffer from.

Portable Exposure Meter

Use it anywhere. Nature walks, Field classes, Remote locations. No network connection needed.

Any conditions

Get perfect exposures in all weather.

Great for groups & classes

If you need to expose a large amount of Cyanotypes just give the estimate to your students and let them time their own pieces.

Works with Many UV based processes.

Cyanotype, Gum printing, Salt printing, Argyrotypes, Van Dyke (VanDyck) , Platinum/Palladium, Carbon , Kallitype , Albumen Printing, Screen printing or any process that can use Natural UV for exposure.

Expose in all conditions

Thick cloud

North facing

Light cloud

Partly cloudy

Behind a window

Rainy

Which devices will be supported by Altxpo

All Android Smartphones running Android 7.0 Nougat and above
Apple devces will be added soon.

Our Simple
Straight-Forward Pricing

Cheapest and easiest way to expose cyanotypes.

£

9.99

Yours to keep – No ads – Full support.

Cyanotype exposure in natural light has always been challenging to achieve consistent level of darkness in the results due to weather conditions, the time of year and time of day. The Altxpo app is designed to make your Cyanotype results consistent and controllable.
You can accurately decide the darkness of the exposure and expose multiple Cyanotypes to the same darkness level, even on different days and different weather conditions.
The consistent results add a uniform professional look to artwork in exhibitions or collections especially with larger pieces.
In a class environment an instructor providing the correct exposure time can have confidence that every students artwork will be a success.

Some user comments


Really useful app for helping time Cyanotype exposures. The British weather is so changeable this app helps to get repeatable results.

Reviewer
Artist
It was wonderful to estimate the exposure time on sunny summer days, and as autumn is coming, I will appreciate it all the more so as uncertain weather makes it difficult to decide on the right exposure time.
Reviewer
Artist
The app is very useful and easy to use. It is great to have a good estimate time and the countdown counter is a good feature. I am looking forward to trying it in different weather conditions.
Reviewer
Artist
The app works well for me, I have two UV lamps and do not use them since installing the app. I use it through my garden window and get consistent, even exposures with beautiful rich blues and excellent contrast.
Malcolm Richards
App user

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