Can't remember how many frames I've shot...

[dav305z]

I like to switch among rolls of film, depending on the environment where I'm shooting. I rewind them and when I want to use it again, fire off however many shots I've used with the lens cap on. Works like a charm, only this time, I can't remember how many frames I've shot.

Is there any way to tell how many frames I've used without ruining the roll? It's Cinestill, which isn't cheap, so I'd like to finish the roll if possible.

David

 

[snowbear]

Put a piece of (art or white masking) tape on the canister and number it with a marker. Pull the tape when you no longer need it.

 

[snowbear]

Oh, sorry - I thought you meant in general. The only way I know to tell for sure is to develop it.

 

[limr]

Oh, sorry - I thought you meant in general. The only way I know to tell for sure is to develop it.

Yup. What I would probably do is just advance to what I think was the correct number of frames and start preparing myself for some possible double exposures. The good news is that sometimes accidental double exposures can be really cool

 

[vintagesnaps]

I would too, unless there was something significant on the roll that I didn't want to lose, then I'd just start a new roll. I'd rather use part of a roll and have some empty frames than lose something on there I needed. But if it was just something for fun I'd guesstimate and stick it back in there and see what I get. Depends on what I was doing.

 

[gsgary]

2 cameras with different film is better not a good idea winding it in and out of the canaster perfect for getting scratched negs

 

[tirediron]

Most film bodies are cheap like borscht now; treat yourelf to a half-dozen and never worry about changing rolls in 'mid-stream' again!

 

[bribrius]

agree with above. i use four film bodies and dont change rolls, just change cameras.

 

[limr]

If you do the multiple camera routine, just do yourself a favor and put a piece of tape or reusable label on the body and note what film you have in it. It's remarkably easy to forget which film is in which camera if you don't shoot it up relatively quickly.

 

[tirediron]

If you do the multiple camera routine, just do yourself a favor and put a piece of tape or reusable label on the body and note what film you have in it. It's remarkably easy to forget which film is in which camera if you don't shoot it up relatively quickly.

Unless you're bulk-loading, just put the end of the film box in the little holder on the back of the camera (unless you're shooting really old gear).

 

[tirediron]

If you do the multiple camera routine, just do yourself a favor and put a piece of tape or reusable label on the body and note what film you have in it. It's remarkably easy to forget which film is in which camera if you don't shoot it up relatively quickly.

Unless you're bulk-loading, just put the end of the film box in the little holder on the back of the camera (unless you're shooting really old gear).

 

[limr]

If you do the multiple camera routine, just do yourself a favor and put a piece of tape or reusable label on the body and note what film you have in it. It's remarkably easy to forget which film is in which camera if you don't shoot it up relatively quickly.

Unless you're bulk-loading, just put the end of the film box in the little holder on the back of the camera (unless you're shooting really old gear).

Ah, see I never even think about that. I am almost always shooting old gear, all manual. Any camera I have that has a light meter has a little dial to set the ISO, so at least for those cameras I have a hint to what I'm shooting, but if the light meter on the camera doesn't work, I often forget to set it. Others don't have a meter but have a little reminder dial that I'll sometimes remember to use. And then with the rest, it's a crap shoot

 

[gsgary]

If I put a film in my camera it will be shot that day and probably a few others

 

[webestang64]

agree with above. i use four film bodies and dont change rolls, just change cameras.

Been doing the multi camera thing for decades. Before that I used to just rewind the started roll and leave the tab out and write the number of frames right on the tab with a marker.

 

[Dave442]

I agree, pick up another camera body. Had two identical ME Super film cameras and one always had B&W and the other with print or slide (family shots or travel shots). And the film box cover went in the holder on the back.
With film I often note down info on each shot taken.