The Exposed Negative

#89 - Capture One Mobile & Shooting to an iPad?!

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Oct 14, 2025
Join the hosts as they dive into Greg's Arctic adventure, where airport scanners ruined his film! They swap gear stories, highlighting new purchases like the Profoto OCF Octa and the DJI Nano. Discover how Capture One Mobile revolutionized tethering to an iPad and hear practical tips for on-set power management. They also discuss the pros and cons of iPad mounting options, quick-release setups, and the importance of calibrating display brightness. Plus, they contemplate the future of mobile app features and filming essentials.
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ANECDOTE

Film Destroyed By Airport CT Scanner

  • Greg had three rolls of film fogged, likely by a CT airport scanner, destroying images and leaving grainy, low-contrast negatives.
  • He learned CT scanners can fully wreck film and recommends hand checks when travelling with film.
ADVICE

Avoid CT Scanners And Lead Bags

  • Ask security for a hand check and avoid CT scanners because they can destroy film in one pass.
  • Do not rely on lead bags; they can prompt scanners to increase power and worsen film fogging.
ANECDOTE

Lighting Gear Purchases And Fit Issues

  • Greg bought a 4ft floppy flag and a Profoto OCF 3' Octa but discovered the OCF speed ring is sold separately.
  • Tom modified an RFI box to fit an OCF speed ring, noting weight and balance limits with OCF rings.
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