Which film is in which camera body?

[webOSUser]

Does anybody label their camera bodies as to which film is in the body?

For example when going out shooting with two cameras loaded with different films, or when you shot half the roll in your camera and you won't be finishing the roll for a couple of weeks. In botb cases, it would be helpful to know which film was in which camera.

I have tried gaffer tape labels, but worry what damage it might do to the camera.

Any suggestions gang?

Thank you.
Steve W

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Tovarish, use one and only film to be FSU.
Two cameras by same time is burzshui - one camera must be expropriated.

 

[sepiareverb]

I use the hot shoe to hold a bit of the film box or a label.

 

[f16sunshine]

^^^ Yes Hotshoe ...unless there is not one then it's a bit of acid free masking tape.
I keep a roll in the 4x5 bag to mark Film holders as well.
It's fine. Won't damage anything even if it's left on there for a while.

 

[Huss]

I use www.filmtrackr.com

 

[Richard G]

I now write in Things on my iPhone. I’ve had some resosnable results exposing Rollei Retor 25 as Tri-X or HP4 as HP5 and even in the other direction, Fuji Superia 400 as 200, but it’s not ideal.

 

[farlymac]

I have a notebook where I write all that information down, including dates and locations that exposures were made. I've had at times four cameras loaded for different purposes, and never had a problem keeping it all straight.

PF

 

[davidnewtonguitars]

A piece of paper tape on the bottom plate.

 

[David Hughes]

What strap lugs are for...

EDIT; It's only a side off of the box so you can write on the back the date the film went in the camera and, if need be, which camera it is just in case it gets torn off and found on the floor later...

Regards, David

 

[Spanik]

Does anybody label their camera bodies as to which film is in the body?

The only sensible thing to do. But you better remove it when you take the film out so you don't go out with an empty camera. (just from hearing someone say this, you know, never did this myself)

 

[sepiareverb]

I do those little removable labels by Avery on the film holders, and I use them on my reloadable 35mm cassettes also. Since I can’t really read anything I write on them without glasses anymore I mark them with a different color highlighter too. Different colors of artists tape would be easier, thanks for that pic Andy.

 

[rbiemer]

I take the much simpler approach of using one BW film and one color film.
So I only need to recall if there is color or BW in any given camera.
Kind of boring, I know, but I also know that, for me, sticking with one lets me learn how to get what I want on the negative consistently.

I figure that since what is in front of the lens is continually changing, by minimizing the variables behind the lens I gain a better result.

There is at least one obvious downside to this approach: when I have to change film type, it takes me a while to sort out the replacement.

And, this approach is limiting in some ways but, for me, it works.

Rob

 

[Pioneer]

I use Filmtracker.com. But I have so many cameras loaded at one time that I still find one once in awhile that has film in it with no idea what it is. Couple that with oldheimers and you get the perfect storm. 😀

I have an older Ikoflex TLR sitting on my counter right now in that state. The film is half used. I will probably have to unload it, rewind it in the darkroom, figure out what it is and then reload it. A pita but it can be done.

 

[Huss]

I use Filmtracker.com.

Brilliant idea!

 

[f16sunshine]

What I like about the tape is, you can put notes on it and then stick it onto the exposed roll.
Keeping track of film in cameras is one thing.
Keeping track of iso and developing notes for exposed rolls is another.
The tape/notes covers both. I develop once or twice a month. The rolls back up.
It's easier to read the tape than reading what I write on rolls which usually smudge.
It's an old habit now. Everyone should just do what works for themselves.

Plus!!... check out that green yo! It's so edgy 😀 😎

 

[webOSUser]

Tovarish, use one and only film to be FSU.
Two cameras by same time is burzshui - one camera must be expropriated.

Tovarish,

My apologies for my bourgeoisie ways. 😱

I will only use one FSU camera in the future.

Steve W

 

[sepiareverb]

We’re very color coded in the darkroom notes division here, seems logical to go with the edgy tapes. 😎

 

[webOSUser]

Nice variety of film tracking tools.

I am going to have to think and try all of them. They all have their advantages.

My thanks to everybody who commented.

Steve W

 

[giganova]

FP-4 in my M4.
FP-4 in my other M4.
FP-4 in my RZ67.
FP-4 in my two Minox 35.
FP-4 in my Olympus Stylus.
FP-4 in my Nikon point & shoot.

The only film I ever use, no need for labels! 😀

 

[davidnewtonguitars]

I'm only shooting FP4, but at different iso's, so I'm still writing on tape.

FP-4 in my M4.
FP-4 in my other M4.
FP-4 in my RZ67.
FP-4 in my two Minox 35.
FP-4 in my Olympus Stylus.
FP-4 in my Nikon point & shoot.

The only film I ever use, no need for labels! 😀