Keeping track of films in cameras

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And you can write on the back of the card the date the film went in etc. etc...

Regards, David
 
I don't have that problem: all my cameras (35 and 120) are loaded with Ilford FP-4, the only film I have and will ever use. :rolleyes:
 
Well I do it the easy way. I typically use only Tri-X, TMY-2 or FP4.... so i look at the ASA setting on my light meter. Apart from 35mm, virtually always finish a roll of 120, & all my 5x7 or 4x5 holders are marked.
 
CharlesDAMorgan said:
Low tack masking tape is what I'd think of here. It looks to be the lowest tech with least admin, and on bottom loading Leicas and other rangefinders, perfectly located.
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+1. I use the blue masking tape on the Leicas. Film box-end in the holder for the Nikons and Hasselblad.
 
Huss said:
www.filmtrackr.com
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You already posted this? Three times now? It looks peachy and it's great you found the big font but it is worth noting that solutions like this are at the whimsy of the host and perhaps lacking in longevity?
 
CharlesDAMorgan said:
Thanks also for the computer solutions. Apart from my own technophobia, I think an analogue solution for this one is more in keeping for me!
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Montag said:
You already posted this? Three times now? It looks peachy and it's great you found the big font but it is worth noting that solutions like this are at the whimsy of the host and perhaps lacking in longevity?
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Not to mention the OP prefers an analog solution, not a technology based one. :rolleyes:
 
Huss is a good egg, but I was disappointed he chose grey font when he could have chosen bright pink or perhaps a rainbow!

(just teasin...)

Trialling my new system today. Masking tape on the base with two bits of info - C or B (obvious) and the EI. That will then be pasted onto the film reel when removed so processing info all there.
 
Montag said:
You already posted this? Three times now? It looks peachy and it's great you found the big font but it is worth noting that solutions like this are at the whimsy of the host and perhaps lacking in longevity?
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How long are you planning on having the same roll of film in your camera? 5-6 years?
 
Huss said:
How long are you planning on having the same roll of film in your camera? 5-6 years?
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If you just use it as a (short-term) reminder of what film is in what camera, it seems like a great solution, albeit tech based. But what if you also use it as your film log? If the host decides to pull the plug, then all your records disappear, too. As far as I can tell, there's no way to export your data.
 
A lot of good suggestions, I've tried them all. Works until you get rushed and don't implement them. The solution for me is to use one film in my medium format cameras, one film for my large format cameras and one film for 35mm. All 100 iso.
 
Keep it simple, no need to reinvent the wheel.

Thin masking tape on the bottom of the baseplate, use a thin black sharpie to mark film, date, film , rated @, pushed or pulled, whatever. When I’m done I attach to roll for when I develop. You can even get fancy with colored tapes if you’d like. Masking tape doesn’t leave residue, stays in place, comes off easily and doesn’t tear.

Been doing this for twenty years.
 
dourbalistar said:
If you just use it as a (short-term) reminder of what film is in what camera, it seems like a great solution, albeit tech based. But what if you also use it as your film log? If the host decides to pull the plug, then all your records disappear, too. As far as I can tell, there's no way to export your data.
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One of the tabs is labelled Reports. You can run and download reports on anything that you care to imagine using the data that you have input. Film type, subject, exposure, camera,lens, project , date etc etc.
You can do that on a daily basis (hourly if you want!) so you can have all your data elsewhere in case of a failure/outage.

It really is a fantastic and free tool. And so so so much better than putting some sticky paper on your camera and writing tri-x on it..

It is interesting to me that people use their computers to come to the internet to go to a website to ask for a solution. Everyone responding obviously has tech smarts as that is why they are able to do that. But the solution for most is something from the 18th century..
 
I find simpler to cut the top of the film box where the film name is written (cm 1.5x3) and with two small pieces of gaffer tape I place it on the bottom of my camera...
 
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