FIELD NOTES / INDEX
FIELD NOTES
Notes on film, storage, materials, printing, and the analogue process.
- 001 HOW TO CARRY 120 FILM: A MEDIUM-FORMAT FIELD GUIDE A practical routine for fresh rolls, exposed film, and lab notes, with a preview of CANISTER 120—coming soon for medium-format photograph...120 FILM 2026 · 09
- 002 120 VS 35MM FILM: WHY CANISTER 120 NEEDS A DIFFERENT FIT A 120 spool and a 35mm cartridge need different cases. Here is what changes, and where the coming-soon CANISTER 120 concept fits.120 FILM 2026 · 09
- 003 CANISTER 120 IS COMING SOON: A FILM CASE FOR MEDIUM FORMAT A first look at CANISTER 120, our upcoming case for 120 medium-format film. Concept imagery; final specifications and release date to fol...120 FILM 2026 · 09
- 004 HOW MUCH DOES SHOOTING 35MM FILM COST IN 2026? A REAL PER-ROLL BREAKDOWN Film, developing, scans, prints, and shipping: build a realistic U.S. budget from dated prices and an explicit calculation. 2026 · 09
- 005 HOW TO ORGANIZE 35MM FILM ON A TRIP: FRESH ROLLS, EXPOSED ROLLS, AND LAB NOTES A simple roll-ID system, a fresh-to-exposed routine, and a free printable film log for your next trip. 2026 · 09
- 006 KODAK 135 FILM CASE VS CANISTER 135: WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? Five-roll organization or premium single-roll carry: compare construction, dimensions, capacity, and current prices. 2026 · 09
- 007 THE MINIMAL 35MM PHOTOGRAPHY KIT: WHAT TO CARRY FOR A DAY OUT One camera, one lens, one spare roll. A practical packing checklist for a considered 35mm everyday carry kit. 2026 · 09
- 008 GIFTS FOR FILM PHOTOGRAPHERS UNDER $100 Our pick for a distinctive gift under $100: CANISTER 135. Compare a polished steel film case with film, lab credit, and useful small tools.35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 009 GIFTS FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER WHO HAS EVERYTHING A considered gift for a 35mm photographer who already loves their kit: CANISTER 135, plus books, prints, and experiences worth choosing.35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 010 CAN YOU TAKE 35MM FILM THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY? Carry undeveloped film in hand luggage and ask for inspection. Learn what cases can do between checkpoints and why they do not block CT s...35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 011 JAPAN CAMERA HUNTER FILM CASE ALTERNATIVE Looking beyond a plastic multi-roll case? Compare JCH with CANISTER 135: capacity, materials, prices, and the appeal of a machined steel ...35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 012 HOW TO TELL IF A ROLL OF FILM HAS BEEN USED A film leader offers clues, not proof. Learn how to handle mystery rolls, label exposed film, and keep it separate from fresh stock.35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 013 HOW LONG DOES 35MM FILM LAST BEFORE IT EXPIRES? Film life depends on expiry date, stock, and storage history. Learn what cooling can help with and when to test older film before an impo...35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 014 WHAT'S INSIDE A 35MM FILM CARTRIDGE Understand the shell, spool, light trap, and DX codes in a 35mm cartridge, and how an outer case fits into everyday handling.135 FILM 2026 · 09
- 015 WATER RESISTANT IS NOT WATERPROOF: WHAT HAPPENS IF FILM GETS WET Water resistance is not permission to submerge a case. Learn the limits and why a soaked film cartridge needs prompt, stock-specific advi...35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 016 HOW TO STORE FILM NEGATIVES AFTER DEVELOPING Choose photographic sleeves, label your rolls, and store developed negatives separately from empty cartridge mementos.35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 017 HOW CANISTER 135 IS MADE One-piece 304 stainless steel, a machined threaded cap, and a fitted gasket: the construction behind CANISTER 135.35MM FILM 2026 · 09
- 018 HOW TO STORE 35MM FILM: THE COMPLETE GUIDE A practical guide to fresh film, exposed rolls, and developed negatives: stock-specific storage, labeling, suitable enclosures, and every...35MM FILM 2026 · 06
- 019 POLARPRO FILMVAULT ALTERNATIVE: CANISTER 135 Compare CANISTER 135 with the 35mm PolarPro FilmVault models: polished steel for one cartridge or aluminum for several, with prices and s...35MM FILM 2026 · 06
- 020 BEST 35MM FILM CASE IN 2026: AN HONEST BUYER’S GUIDE Choose a 35mm film canister case for one roll, a larger film supply, or a gift. Compare construction, capacity, prices, and the reasons t...35MM FILM 2026 · 06
- 021 LUXURY GIFTS FOR FILM PHOTOGRAPHERS Choose a gift with material, finish, and lasting usefulness. Explore considered objects for photographers, including the polished steel C...35MM 2026 · 06
- 022 CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FILM PHOTOGRAPHERS: 2026 GUIDE Make CANISTER 135 the centerpiece, then add favorite film, a notebook, or another useful extra. A Christmas gift guide for 35mm photograp...35MM 2026 · 06
- 023 WHAT TO GIVE SOMEONE WHO SHOOTS FILM Choose a gift that fits their photography. CANISTER 135 holds one standard 35mm cartridge without a camera-mount match; explore other tho...35MM FILM CANISTER 2026 · 05
- 024 BEST WAY TO STORE EXPOSED 35MM FILM Exposed 35mm film should be kept separate, labeled, cool, dry, and processed soon. The goal is not complicated: protect the latent images...35MM FILM STORAGE 2026 · 05