mcgrattan
Well-known
I'm exactly like Keith. I buy nice notebooks, but never use them [for photography notes] or I end up using scrap paper, or my notes are incomplete, fragmented and full of mistakes.
I do use Moleskines for other things, though. I don't find the paper a problem, but only some fountain pen ink works with it. I like them because they are bound and so I don't lose sheets out of them [or tear sheets out and then lose them]. I'm not especially in love with the marketing or the price, so I buy other brands too if I find them cheaply.
I do use Moleskines for other things, though. I don't find the paper a problem, but only some fountain pen ink works with it. I like them because they are bound and so I don't lose sheets out of them [or tear sheets out and then lose them]. I'm not especially in love with the marketing or the price, so I buy other brands too if I find them cheaply.
Hopscotch
Wannabe
I religiously write down my exposures. I became so used to just using the TTL on my SLR, that I couldn't really function when I got my Leica M4. I started using an exposure chart and a light meter and religiously writing down everything, conditions, etc.
I write in a moleskine Cahier notebook, which goes in my back pocket with a pen.
It sticks out a little from the pocket and people see how cool I am because I write things. (haha!)
It has really helped. There are times when I used to process film abe be like "what the hell was my exposure!?" and now I just look it up from my pocket. It's a pain sometimes. I was at a hockey game last night and missed a goal because i was writing down some expsoures I shot of the guy sitting next to me. Apparently it was a sick goal.
It's got it's ups and downs.
I write in a moleskine Cahier notebook, which goes in my back pocket with a pen.
It sticks out a little from the pocket and people see how cool I am because I write things. (haha!)
It has really helped. There are times when I used to process film abe be like "what the hell was my exposure!?" and now I just look it up from my pocket. It's a pain sometimes. I was at a hockey game last night and missed a goal because i was writing down some expsoures I shot of the guy sitting next to me. Apparently it was a sick goal.
It's got it's ups and downs.
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jody36
Well-known
I use several I got the small ones. Use them for photo info or just to write stuff when I what to. They fit in bag and are also good to jot down phone no.s and addresses. Just what ever u need to keep up with.
kuvvy
Well-known
I'm too easily influenced by you lot! After following this thread I bought a Notebook and a couple of Volant pocket books. Probaly be used for ideas, thoughts etc rather than exposure details.
crawdiddy
qu'est-ce que c'est?
As I commented earlier, I like the concept, but find the moleskine cover has split along the spine, after using for one year. I'll be switching to another brand.
dave lackey
Veteran
Just returned from Barnes and Noble bookstore and noticed that their Moleskine prices range from $7.95 to $10.95 for the small pocket hardback size. The three notebook (soft side) smaller versions are $5.95.
Along with keeping the data about each frame...I really like the pocket in back to keep a few business cards, exposure chart, money (what is that?), etc. Too many times I have been caught out without a business card.
Along with keeping the data about each frame...I really like the pocket in back to keep a few business cards, exposure chart, money (what is that?), etc. Too many times I have been caught out without a business card.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I was just at B&N with my daughter and near the checkout line I spotted the rack of Moleskin Notebooks...All kinds of different little notebooks one would have to pay attention when picking one out...I almost bought one but at the last second decided not to...They are a bit pricey for what they are...
I'll checkout Borders next...right now I'm using notepad paper folded in half and stapled...
I mostly write down exposure info when shooting LF stuff or when testing for any reason...I know I'll never remember what I shot at...
The smaller ones that came 3 in a pack caught my eye too...
marke
Well-known
Those are very handy. I bought a 3-pack last year so I'd have one in every camera bag I use.
amateriat
We're all light!
Link seems to be broken, for what it's worth.
From Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns
Whatever strange pangs I might get at the mention of a laser-etched Moleskine cover (like Mr. Wayne above–that'a my middle name, BTW–I can get strange pangs late at night) my favorite book for scribbling in is made by Excompta, via Clairfontaine, but rather tough to get hold of. Son, in its stead, I go for the pint-sized Rhodia pads, which happen to be quite fountain-pen-friendly.
Rhodia pad, with client-gifted Parker Sonnet fountain pen (1st-gen).
Moleskines are neat and keen, but I've heard that QC can be a bit hit-or-miss. Clairfontaine and Rhodia haven't missed a beat yet with me, and I'm getting set to try a few books from these relative upstarts.
These things always come in handy, even when there's a PDA or PowerBook within my reach. When needfulness becomes standard operating procedure, notions of "obsolescence" go straight out the window.
- Barrett
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nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I just picked up my very first Moleskine...can't wait to got out shooting soon...my photography should get better...right???
icebear
Veteran
Well, that of course depends on which one you decided: plain, ruled, squares ... ? And what type of pen you use. That in combination with the square root of the lp/mm resolution of your handwriting is directly proportional to the expected increase of your quality as a photographer. Get out there and shootI just picked up my very first Moleskine...can't wait to got out shooting soon...my photography should get better...right???
.mikepadua
Member
Hello all, I've created a notebook that I designed specifically for film photographers. I used fairly sturdy paper since it's meant to be in the field and small enough to be carried in pockets and bags. You can check them out here: http://shootfilmco.com/collections/frontpage/products/photomemo-photographers-memo-book-2-pack
irukandji
Newbie
I use a couple of notebooks daily, both for work and personal. Recently I have been using a Baron Fig Confidant for work but a local art supply has these Fabriano A5 Glue Edge notebooks (~90 pg version) and I have really enjoyed using them--they're less than $5 each!
I particularly like the paper quality and these really do open flat! Give them a look if you use notebooks frequently.
I particularly like the paper quality and these really do open flat! Give them a look if you use notebooks frequently.
lxmike
M2 fan.
funny enough just bought myself a moleskine notebook last week
mad mike
Member
I have used Moleskine noteboks for many years and for many purposes. I am of an age when memory is getting dim so I bear in mind the words of a wise older man "a blunt pencil beats a sharp memory any day". I buy the cahirs online from the Book Depository.com at significant saving.
benlees
Well-known
Moleskine are great. Completely overpriced with sketchy quality but happily they make an excellent gift/regift so paying for them is often a moot point!
All my developing and printing history is in a stack of them bound with rubber bands. Encyclopedia Roomdarka...
All my developing and printing history is in a stack of them bound with rubber bands. Encyclopedia Roomdarka...
danielsterno
making soup from mud
moleskin fan-one for film, others for journal/larger for drawings. Film: like others, ive recorded every roll from the 1st ive done, number each roll and write # on the roll sent to lab who write the number on the envelope, record date, if pushed info, lens, and each frame exe info occasionally for certain reasons, some time record lighting info....
robbeiflex
Well-known
Plain black moleskin, write down the date, camera, film, ISO, and in some cases lens or lenses, leave some space to write down main subjects/events and/or development notes in case of push/pull/something to learn or remember. Roughly four or five rolls per page. A few euros for multiple years of recording what I did, and what I learned. Free in case of corporate gifts (2 in the queue) that are adequately close to moleskin, but I like the cover texture of the original.
Cheers,
Rob
Cheers,
Rob
ckuwajima
Celso
I tried to use Moleskine, but did not fit well with my hybrid analog/scan/LR workflow. I prefer to record voice notes on my smartphone and then transcript and tag scanned photos in Adobe Lightroom.
I guess digital is still my first nature.
I guess digital is still my first nature.
it'sawhat?
Established
Guess I just don't get it , I find the 4x6 paperback bound memo books perfectly fine for photographic needs 2 for a dollar and a cheap pentel pen does what i need and leaves money for film.