Bill Clark
Veteran
This maybe moved if not in correct subject head.
I've used different methods to determine what film I have in my camera. Reason, many times I will have different films in each camera and use based on conditions and what I want to accomplish. With Leica some have the circular piece but that tells speed not type of film such as Pan F Plus or Delta 100 and so on.
To help me remember what film I have in my camera I now use Post it Notes page markers. I write the type of film in the camera, using a sharpie pen then either putting it on the base plate or the bottom of the case the camera is in. They fit with no overlap.
Thought I would mention it here to help.
Here is a plsce to buy them:
http://www.amazon.com/Post--Assorte...eywords=post it dispenser&tag=viglink22207-20
http://www.amazon.com/Post--Assorte...eywords=post it dispenser&tag=viglink22207-20
I've used different methods to determine what film I have in my camera. Reason, many times I will have different films in each camera and use based on conditions and what I want to accomplish. With Leica some have the circular piece but that tells speed not type of film such as Pan F Plus or Delta 100 and so on.
To help me remember what film I have in my camera I now use Post it Notes page markers. I write the type of film in the camera, using a sharpie pen then either putting it on the base plate or the bottom of the case the camera is in. They fit with no overlap.
Thought I would mention it here to help.
Here is a plsce to buy them:
http://www.amazon.com/Post--Assorte...eywords=post it dispenser&tag=viglink22207-20
http://www.amazon.com/Post--Assorte...eywords=post it dispenser&tag=viglink22207-20
gb hill
Veteran
Since I carry an Iphone with me I make a note when I load a certain film in what camera. When I complete the roll I just delete the note. Helps me to remember.
_goodtimez
Well-known
I use 1 inch masking tape ans stick it to the base. Easy to write on with any pen and transferable.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Soft pencil on satin chrome, wax pencil on black paint.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
mdarnton
Well-known
I put a small piece of masking tape on the top of the film can with the film ID on it, and transfer it to the top of the camera when I change film. In the vein of taping your camera from another running thread, I cover the "Leica" with the film ID tag. 
Bill Clark
Veteran
Thanks.
So far I like the Post It Note as I can use a Sharpie and write on the note before I put it on my camera.
All good ideas to help.
So far I like the Post It Note as I can use a Sharpie and write on the note before I put it on my camera.
All good ideas to help.
x-ray
Veteran
i use a small square cut from the end of the film box in my hot shoe or a square of thin cardboard with the type written on it in the hot shoe.
If you're using a flash or shoe mounted meter then colored dots from the office supply work. Use green for one kind of film, red for another and so on. Make a card with the various color dots and indicate on it the type of film.
If you're using a flash or shoe mounted meter then colored dots from the office supply work. Use green for one kind of film, red for another and so on. Make a card with the various color dots and indicate on it the type of film.
Bill Clark
Veteran
I like the blue 3M painters tape. I buy 2" width roll of tape which I use when I re-load my film cassettes. The width works for me to get on to the film and wrap around the cassette on to the under side of the film. I cut off about a 1 inch piece for each roll and it works for me. When I load the film on to the dveloping reel, taking the tape off leaves no residue.