Managing Your Gear Library
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:
- Tap on any camera or lens in your library
- Select "Edit" from the menu
- Modify the name, add notes, or update specifications
- For custom gear, you can edit all technical specifications
- 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