Gear

Overview

The Gear Settings section in Filmbase allows you to manage your photography equipment, specifically your cameras and lenses. This configuration is necessary for accurate logging and metadata embedding throughout Filmbase.

Accessing Gear Settings

To access Gear Settings:

1. Click on "Settings" in the left sidebar
2. Select the "Gear" tab from the top navigation

Managing Cameras

Viewing Camera List

Your configured cameras appear in a list format with delete options:

1. Each camera appears as a single row
2. A trash icon on the right allows for deletion

Adding a Camera

To add a new camera to your collection:

1. Locate the camera input field at the top of the cameras list
2. Enter the camera make and model following the format: [Make] [Model]
   • Example format: Leica M6 where Leica is the make and M6 is the model
3. Click the "+" button to add the camera to your list

Deleting a Camera

To remove a camera from your collection:

1. Find the camera in the list
2. Click the trash icon next to the camera you wish to delete
3. Confirm the deletion

Camera Format Guidelines

The Gear Settings page provides a helpful format example for entering camera information:

• Example format: Leica M6 where Leica is the make and M6 is the model

Managing Lenses

Viewing Lens List

Your configured lenses appear in a list format with delete options:

1. Each lens appears as a single row
2. A trash icon on the right allows for deletion

Adding a Lens

To add a new lens to your collection:

1. Locate the lens input field at the top of the lenses list
2. Enter the lens make and model following the format: [Make] [Model]
   • Example format: Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH where Leica is the make and Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH is the model
3. Click the "+" button to add the lens to your list

Deleting a Lens

To remove a lens from your collection:

1. Find the lens in the list
2. Click the trash icon next to the lens you wish to delete
3. Confirm the deletion

Lens Format Guidelines

The Gear Settings page provides a helpful format example for entering lens information:

• Example format: Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH where Leica is the make and Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH is the model with specifications

Importance of Gear Configuration

Proper gear configuration is required for:

• Field Recorder: Selecting the correct camera and lens when logging exposures
• EXIF Editor: Embedding accurate equipment information in your scan metadata
• Film Log: Recording which camera was used for each roll
• Film in Cameras: Tracking which film is loaded in each camera on your Dashboard

Best Practices

• Complete Information: Add all cameras and lenses you actively use
• Consistent Naming: Follow the suggested format for compatibility with other features
• Regular Updates: Add new equipment when acquired and remove items you no longer use
• Accurate Specifications: Include full details for lenses, especially focal length and maximum aperture