Film Roll Tracking
Understanding Film Stocks
36 Exposures includes a comprehensive database of film stocks from all manufacturers:
Color Negative
Kodak Portra, Fujifilm Pro 400H, Lomography
Black & White
Ilford HP5+, Kodak Tri-X, Fomapan
Slide Film
Fujifilm Provia, Kodak Ektachrome
Specialty
Infrared, Motion Picture, Expired stocks
Can't find your film? Add it as a custom stock with your own specifications.
Roll Management & States
Comprehensive roll tracking with visual indicators and filtering:
Active
Currently shooting - shows in progress rolls
Completed
Finished rolls ready for or already developed
Visual Progress: Each roll displays a progress indicator showing used vs. remaining exposures
Filtering Options
Use the segmented control to view:
- • All - Complete roll inventory
- • Active - Only rolls currently in cameras
- • Completed - Finished and developed rolls
Push/Pull Processing
Shooting at different ISOs? Track push and pull processing:
- Set the film's box speed when creating the roll
- Change the ISO setting for the actual shooting speed
- The app calculates push/pull stops automatically
- Add development notes for your lab
- Export includes both box speed and shot ISO
Example: Portra 400 shot at 1600 = +2 stops push
Quick Actions & Features
Efficient roll management with intuitive gestures and actions:
Swipe Actions
- • Swipe left to delete rolls
- • Swipe right for quick edit
- • Long press for context menu
Roll Information
- • Film stock details at a glance
- • Camera assignment visible
- • Creation date tracking
- • Shot count with visual indicator
Batch Operations
- • Export multiple rolls at once
- • Bulk status updates
- • Archive completed rolls
- • Duplicate roll settings
Best Practices
Consistent Naming
Use a system like "2024-01-NYC-Portra400" for easy identification
Add Context
Include location, event, or project in roll notes
Track Development
Note which lab, process, and any special instructions
Regular Updates
Update roll status promptly to maintain accurate inventory
Pro Tips
- •Use roll notes to track experimental techniques or special processing
- •Create placeholder rolls for film you've already shot but want to catalog
- •Export roll summaries before sending to the lab as a backup
- •Use tags to group rolls by project or trip