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Camera Sensor Database

by Manuel-Houben·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the blender_extensions library by turning camera sensor selection into a quick pick from a database, mapping choices to sensor size and render resolution in Blender.

What is Camera Sensor Database?

Camera Sensor Database is a Blender add-on by Manuel-Houben that provides a database of camera sensors to choose from. It allows quick changes to a camera's sensor size and render resolution, drawing on the Camera Sensor Database by EmberLightVFX.

The add-on works with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer and is a small download at 18.0 KB. It requests two permissions: file access to save the sensor database locally, and network access to download the latest sensor database. You can add it by dragging and dropping the extension into Blender, or by downloading it and installing from disk.

Version 1.0.1 removed the auto-update functionality. The add-on is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, with the source available on the developer's GitHub page. It ranks within the blender_extensions library and holds a 5.0 rating from a small number of reviews. For the latest version and full details, check the developer's page.

Who is Camera Sensor Database best for?

Camera Sensor Database is best for blender users who want to set a camera's sensor size and render resolution by choosing from a database of camera sensors.

How much does Camera Sensor Database cost?

Camera Sensor Database is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Database of camera sensors to choose from
  • Quick changes to a camera's sensor size and render resolution
  • Based on the Camera Sensor Database by EmberLightVFX
  • Saves the sensor database locally
  • Downloads the latest sensor database over the network
  • Installs by drag and drop into Blender or from disk

Tags

#camera#sensor#render resolution#blender#add-on#cinematography#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Camera Sensor Database work with Blender 4.2?

Camera Sensor Database is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so any current release in that range can run it. The add-on is small at 18.0 KB and installs directly into Blender. If you are on a Blender version below 4.2, you would need to update Blender first before adding it. For the exact supported range and any later changes, the developer's GitHub page is the place to confirm current details.

How do I install Camera Sensor Database in Blender?

Camera Sensor Database can be added by dragging and dropping the extension into Blender, or by downloading the add-on and installing it from disk. Both routes are supported, so you can pick whichever fits your workflow. The download is 18.0 KB, so installation is quick. Once added, you can choose from the database of camera sensors and adjust a camera's sensor size and render resolution. Full installation details are available on the developer's GitHub page.

What permissions does Camera Sensor Database request?

Camera Sensor Database requests two permissions in Blender. It asks for file access to save the sensor database locally, and network access to download the latest sensor database. These permissions relate directly to how the add-on stores and updates its list of camera sensors. Note that version 1.0.1 removed the auto-update functionality. To review exactly how these permissions are used, the developer's GitHub page and the extension's permissions listing cover the details.

What license is Camera Sensor Database released under?

Camera Sensor Database is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license. It is listed as free here in the catalog. The add-on is also based on the Camera Sensor Database by EmberLightVFX. For the full license text, source code, and any usage terms, the developer's GitHub page is the best reference, since licensing and project details can change over time.

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