Parallax Monitor

Description

Parallax Monitor is a Nikon Z series camera field-control workspace for operators who need motion control, stills mode, X-Lights exposure, camera-card playback, local viewer screens, diagnostics, and fast set-to-social handoff. Connect to a compatible Nikon camera, watch Live View, adjust shooting settings, check exposure, tap focus, roll video, capture stills, share the feed to nearby screens, and review camera-card clips without bouncing between tools. X-LIGHTS EXPOSURE X-Lights are Parallax's custom exposure assists for quick on-set decisions. They summarize highlight and shadow pressure from the pre-LUT live-view signal, while waveform, histogram, zebras, false color, and exposure posts give deeper confirmation when the shot is critical. Monitor with a LUT without hiding the signal. Parallax keeps the look and exposure readout separate, so a pleasing preview does not cover up clipped highlights, crushed shadows, or a risky exposure choice. STILLS MODE Switch from motion to stills without leaving the operator surface. Parallax supports photo-mode workflows where available, including still capture, photo-focused readouts, tap focus behavior, quick still review, favorite/save actions, and playback-side photo preview. Use it for BTS frames, thumbnails, continuity references, social images, client stills, or productions where one Nikon body moves between motion and stills. SET TO SOCIAL REVIEW Review what you shot while the crew is still packed around the camera. Parallax can scan camera media, load thumbnails, stream playable MP4/MOV clips, scrub takes, check audio, and preview playback through your selected monitoring LUT. Save source clips to Photos or render a LUT-baked copy from playback for quick sharing, producer review, or handoff to social apps and editors. Less laptop detour, more useful material leaving set while it still matters. NATIVE H.265 PLAYBACK Parallax uses iOS-native playback for playable camera files, including H.265/HEVC media where supported by the device, camera format, and connection path. High-resolution files can be reviewed with cache, scrub, volume, thumbnails, favorites, delete, and save workflows. LIVE VIEW AND GUIDES Use Live View with LUT preview, waveform, histogram, zebras, false color, focus peaking, X-Lights, camera level, audio meters, recording border, recording timer, presets, and frame guides. Frame for the edit before the edit asks for it: thirds, golden ratio, safe areas, 1.85, 2.00, 2.39, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16, 4:5, custom aspect ratios, matte controls, guide opacity, and multiple simultaneous guides for cinema, vertical, and social delivery. Anamorphic monitoring is built in with 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.8x, and 2x desqueeze workflows. LOCAL VIEWER SCREENS Turn nearby iPhones and iPads into extra read-only monitors on the same local network. One host device stays connected to the Nikon camera while viewer devices discover the host and receive the Live View feed for a director monitor, client view, focus reference, or second operator display. NIKON OPS Keep operator settings close: aperture, ISO, dual base ISO, shutter speed, shutter angle, exposure compensation, white balance, Kelvin, resolution, frame rate, codec, card slot, timecode, audio input sensitivity, AF trigger, AF mode, AF area mode, and record start/stop where supported. CONNECTIONS AND FIELD SUPPORT Connect over Wi-Fi with camera discovery, direct/AP-style connection, pairing support, and quick reconnect. Parallax also includes USB diagnostics, transport switching, connection recovery hints, and support logs to help isolate real-world setup issues. Compatibility notes: Parallax is fully compatible with the ZR, Z8, Z9, Z50II, and Z6III. Parallax Monitor is independent and is not affiliated with Nikon, RED, or their subsidiaries.

Recent Reviews

• ★★★★★Phil_B 123

  Excellent app excellent support

  The developer responded quickly to questions like within a few minutes. I get the feeling he really wants to build one of best apps out there . The current functionality is excellent and a great value

• ★★★★★Cameronlazzari

  Doing what Nikon has not…thank you!!!

  Using this app allows for the proper exposure tools needed. Now the Nikon ZR has traffic lights. I really love that you added multi camera support. Thank you for making an app that Nikon should have put out!!

• ★★★★★Dustin York

  Better than Nikon’s App

  Works flawlessly with the Nikon Z8! It’s definitely worth more than $20 bucks, so get it at this price while you can. I would have gladly paid North of $50 for this feature set. Looking forward to seeing how the app evolves in the future! Great work to the developer.

• ★★★★★Ricky Bloodmoon

  A MUST HAVE!

  I was one of the beta testers for this app and I’m so happy it finally hit the App Store. If you own a Nikon ZR, this app is a total no brainer. The designer is a real life wizard who is so passionate about giving filmmakers one of the best tools you can own for your new camera. The software, reliability, functionality are all TOP TIER!! You won’t regret it. Also, I can’t believe he’s only charging $20. I would have easily paid $100 for this thing. It’s that great!

• ★★★★★Samurotek

  Best app for your NIKON

  La probé durante el testing y definitivamente la compré tan pronto salió a la venta! VALE CADA CENTAVO

• ★★★★★dubuj

  What I have Been Looking For

  I shoot still images exclusively and have been frustrated with Nikon’s SnapBridge. I learned about this app during its pre release and simply love that it connects every time, as well as, the feature set already available. It does everything thing I need it to do and more. I plan on spreading the word to fellow photographers.

• ★★★★★kurashenko

  Good job

  I’ve been waiting for an app like this for a long time. Thank you! There’s still a lot that could be improved :) But most importantly, please add proper support for the Nikon Zf. It’s an excellent camera too.

• ★★★★★dbaileyire

  It just works

  It’s not often a piece of software just has almost every feature you could need right out of the gate. Parallax monitor hits all the bases and the some. The developer is very responsive to feedback and adding new features. A+++

• ★★★★★Whippdog78

  Does Everything!

  I’ve been using this app during testing for over a month. It has so many features, and now that it’s live there are even more. I bought a second Nikon ZR and iPad mini just because of this app. If you have any Nikon camera this just became the must have app, for video or photo.