During the shoot · Framing & metering

Live Shift

Live shift simulation: preview pure rise / fall and lateral shift perspective correction (no tilt), with a warning when you shift far enough to vignette.

When it helps

shift lens
perspective correction
architecture photography
rise and fall
lateral shift
shift
keep verticals straight
fix converging lines
straight buildings

At a glance

Where to find it	Tools tab → Live Shift
Category	During the shoot · Framing & metering
Platforms	iOS / Android / HarmonyOS (native) (coming soon)

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“Live Shift” is one of the 37 photography tools in Optaxis. Coming to iOS, Android and HarmonyOS (native) at the same time, expected between late December 2026 and early January 2027; once live, search for “光轴” (Optaxis) in your app store to download.