Recording Shots from Your Phone
Exposure Settings
Capture precise exposure data for each frame with optimized entry methods:
Aperture (f-stop)
Quick select buttons for common values: f/1.4, f/2, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16
Custom entry available for intermediate stops
Shutter Speed
Preset options from 1/8000s to Bulb mode
Long exposure support with precise timing
ISO Override
Adjust from roll's base ISO for push/pull processing
Automatically calculates exposure compensation
EV Compensation
Track exposure compensation values (-3 to +3 EV)
Essential for challenging lighting conditions
Lens & Focus Settings
Document lens choice and focusing technique for each shot:
Focal Length
- • Fixed value for prime lenses
- • Adjustable for zoom lenses
- • Smart lens picker from your library
- • Remembers last used lens
Focus Mode
- • Manual focus
- • Zone focusing
- • Hyperfocal distance
- • Auto (if camera supports)
Tip: The app learns your lens preferences and suggests frequently used combinations.
Location & Context
Add context to preserve the story behind each frame:
GPS Location
Automatically captures coordinates when enabled
- • Privacy-focused: only logs when you shoot
- • Can be disabled per shot or globally
- • Includes altitude data where available
Shot Notes
Free-form text for scene description or technical notes
- • Subject details
- • Lighting conditions
- • Filter usage
- • Creative intent
Timestamp
Automatically recorded when shot is logged
Reference Photos
Take a digital reference photo to help match developed scans later:
Game Changer: Reference photos enable automatic scan matching when your film is developed!
- •Quick capture using device camera
- •Stored as low-resolution thumbnails to save space
- •Visual reminder of composition and scene
- •Powers Smart Match feature for developed film
Shot Grid View
Visual overview of your entire roll at a glance:
Grid Layout
- • Numbered frames (1-36)
- • Thumbnail previews for reference photos
- • Visual indicators for logged shots
- • Empty frames clearly marked
Quick Actions
- • Tap to view shot details
- • Long press to edit
- • Swipe between frames
- • Batch selection for export
Light Meter Integration
Use the built-in light meter for perfect exposures:
- Open light meterAccess from shot entry screen or main menu
- Take readingChoose spot, center, or average metering
- Calculate exposureGet aperture from shutter or vice versa
- Transfer settingsOne-tap transfer to shot entry form
Pro: The meter remembers your last settings for quick subsequent readings.
Quick Entry Tips
- •Use presets: Tap quick select buttons instead of manual entry
- •Last settings: The app remembers your previous shot settings
- •Batch editing: Update multiple shots at once for similar conditions
- •Widget access: Log shots directly from home screen widgets
- •Watch logging: Quick entry from Apple Watch for street photography
- •Edit later: Log basic info now, add details when convenient
Advanced Features
Multiple Exposures
Track double/multiple exposures on same frame
Filter Notes
Record ND, polarizer, or color filter usage
Flash Settings
Document flash power and modifiers
Custom Fields
Add project-specific metadata