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Managing Your Gear Library

Build and organize your camera and lens library for accurate metadata tracking. Smart lens selection and frequent pairing suggestions streamline your workflow.

Finding Your Equipment

36 Exposures includes an extensive database of cameras and lenses from all major manufacturers.

  • Search by brand name (Nikon, Canon, Leica, etc.)
  • Search by model number (F3, AE-1, M6)
  • Filter by mount type for lenses
  • Can't find your gear? Use "Custom Camera" or "Custom Lens"

Organizing Multiple Items

Have multiple copies of the same camera or lens? Here's how to keep them organized:

Custom Naming

Give each item a unique name: "Nikon F3 - Black", "Nikon F3 - Chrome", or use serial numbers.

Add Notes

Include details like purchase date, condition, or modifications in the notes field.

Favorite Items

Star your most-used gear to have them appear at the top of selection lists.

Editing Gear Details

Customize your gear entries to match your specific equipment:

  1. Tap on any camera or lens in your library
  2. Select "Edit" from the menu
  3. Modify the name, add notes, or update specifications
  4. For custom gear, you can edit all technical specifications
  5. Changes only affect your personal library

Smart Lens Selection

Intelligent lens management for interchangeable lens systems:

Quick Picker

When logging shots, instantly select from your lens library

  • • Most recently used lenses appear first
  • • Favorites are always at the top
  • • Smart filtering by mount type

Frequent Pairings

The app learns your preferred combinations

  • • Suggests commonly used camera-lens pairs
  • • Remembers last combination per camera
  • • Adapts to your shooting patterns

Lens History

Track usage across all your rolls

  • • See which rolls used each lens
  • • View shot count per lens
  • • Analyze your lens preferences

Removing Equipment

Sold or lost some gear? Here's how to manage your library:

Important: Removing gear won't delete historical shot data. Your logs remain intact.

  • • Swipe left on any item to reveal the delete option
  • • Or tap and hold for the context menu
  • • Confirm deletion when prompted
  • • Deleted gear can be re-added anytime

Pro Tips

  • Add all your gear at once when you first start - it's easier than adding as you go
  • Include adapted lenses with notes about which adapter you use
  • For vintage gear, add the serial number to help with insurance or resale
  • Star your everyday carry gear for quick access in the smart lens picker

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