I use a piece of paper (A4) with a table I made on my computer.
I have attached it here for you to see. The table is designed for 35 mm film (has room for details for 36 exposures).
I put the details into my negative binder with the negative sleeve, and then I can get the details quick.
I consider going the Palm way as I have the Palm already.
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I shoot b/w with my Holga, Lomo Cosmic Symbol or Olympus Trip 35.
It may not help any, but I am in the process of writing a program of this type for the PocketPC (2002 or 2003SE). Sorry, but the Palm Pilot is a pain to write for (I don't have one anyway). It should be done in a couple of weeks.
"A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist" -- Louis Nizer
I wrote a field notes application for my pocketpc a couple of years ago. Besides all the normal things, it even had the ability to let you do a small sketch of the subject. I got it to the point where I could field test it and I have to say that, while it is a great idea, it is IMO a flop in actual use. The LCD screen isn't really bright enough to see well out in the sun, you have to carry yet another piece of gear with extra batteries, etc, and then figure out where to stow it amongst all of your other gear. After several weeks of pretty intense use, I chalked it up to a great idea but not all that practical. I reverted to the 3x5 notecards that I've been using for the past 25 years. They are smaller, faster, cheaper and I can stick them in the plastic bag with the holder.
I wrote a field notes application for my pocketpc a couple of years ago. Besides all the normal things, it even had the ability to let you do a small sketch of the subject. I got it to the point where I could field test it and I have to say that, while it is a great idea, it is IMO a flop in actual use.
Allen,
For short day trips, I couldn't agree more - most of the time I don't even take my PocketPC with me, I just use a notebook, or write on the film holders themselves (I use QuickLoads). But for trips where luggage space is a concern I find it valuable - like my upcoming trip to New Zealand. The program I am working on will replace my laptop, which gives me more room to carry film. So, there is a method to the madness.
"A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist" -- Louis Nizer
I use it for data tables (e.g., reciprocity for different films, filter factors, hyper focal distances, star exposures, equipment serial numbers, potential site locations, etc.).
I keep planning on throwing together a quick and dirty Filemaker database and then moving it to my Palm but I don't seem to ever have the time. Perhaps this weekend. I've tried writing notes on the Palm but, like others, I find writing on it tough so I want most of the information to populate through pull down menus.
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