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Table to catalog accessories that are not tracked in more specific tables
+-------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------+ | accessory_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this accessory | | accessory_type_id | int(11) | ID of this type of accessory | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | ID of the manufacturer | | model | varchar(45) | Model of the accessory | | acquired | date | Date that this accessory was acquired | | cost | decimal(5,2) | Purchase cost of the accessory | | lost | date | Date that this accessory was lost | | lost_price | decimal(5,2) | Sale price of the accessory | +-------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------+
Table to define compatibility between accessories and cameras or lenses
+--------------+-------------+----------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +--------------+-------------+----------------------------------+ | compat_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this compatibility | | accessory_id | int(11) | ID of the accessory | | camera_id | int(11) | ID of the compatible camera | | lens_id | int(11) | ID of the compatible lens | +--------------+-------------+----------------------------------+
Table to catalog types of photographic accessory
+-------------------+-------------+--------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------------+-------------+--------------------------------------+ | accessory_type_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this type of accessory | | accessory_type | varchar(45) | Type of accessory | +-------------------+-------------+--------------------------------------+
Table to list all archives that exist for storing physical media
+-----------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | archive_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this archive | | archive_type_id | int(11) | ID of this type of archive | | name | varchar(45) | Name of this archive | | max_width | int(11) | Maximum width of media that this archive can store | | max_height | int(11) | Maximum height of media that this archive can store | | location | varchar(45) | Location of this archive | | storage | varchar(45) | The type of storage used for this archive, e.g. box, folder, ringbinder, etc | | sealed | tinyint(1) | Whether or not this archive is sealed (closed to new additions) | +-----------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to list the different types of archive available for materials
+-----------------+-------------+------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+------------------------------+ | archive_type_id | int(11) | Unique ID of archive type | | archive_type | varchar(45) | Name of this type of archive | +-----------------+-------------+------------------------------+
Table to catalog of types of battery
+--------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +--------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------+ | battery_type | int(11) | Unique battery ID | | battery_name | varchar(45) | Common name of the battery | | voltage | decimal(4,2) | Nominal voltage of the battery | | chemistry | varchar(45) | Battery chemistry (e.g. Alkaline, Lithium, etc) | | other_names | varchar(45) | Alternative names for this kind of battery | +--------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog types of camera body style
+--------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +--------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------+ | body_type_id | int(11) | Unique body type ID | | body_type | varchar(45) | Name of camera body type (e.g. SLR, compact, etc) | +--------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog cameras - both cameras with fixed lenses and cameras with interchangeable lenses
+---------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | camera_id | int(11) | Auto-incremented camera ID | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | Denotes the manufacturer of the camera. | | model | varchar(45) | The model name of the camera | | mount_id | int(11) | Denotes the lens mount of the camera if it is an interchangeable-lens camera | | format_id | int(11) | Denotes the film format of the camera | | focus_type_id | int(11) | Denotes the focus type of the camera | | metering | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has built-in metering | | coupled_metering | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera's meter is coupled automatically | | metering_type_id | int(11) | Denotes the technology used in the meter | | body_type_id | int(11) | Denotes the style of camera body | | weight | int(11) | Weight of the camera body (without lens or batteries) in grammes (g) | | acquired | date | Date on which the camera was acquired | | cost | decimal(6,2) | Price paid for the camera, in local currency units | | introduced | smallint(6) | Year in which the camera model was introduced | | discontinued | smallint(6) | Year in which the camera model was discontinued | | serial | varchar(45) | Serial number of the camera | | datecode | varchar(12) | Date code of the camera, if different from the serial number | | manufactured | smallint(6) | Year of manufacture of the camera | | own | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera is currently owned | | negative_size_id | int(11) | Denotes the size of negative made by the camera | | shutter_type_id | int(11) | Denotes type of shutter | | shutter_model | varchar(45) | Model of shutter | | cable_release | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has the facility for a remote cable release | | viewfinder_coverage | int(11) | Percentage coverage of the viewfinder. Mostly applicable to SLRs. | | power_drive | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has integrated motor drive | | continuous_fps | decimal(3,1) | The maximum rate at which the camera can shoot, in frames per second | | video | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera can take video/movie | | digital | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a digital camera | | fixed_mount | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has a fixed lens | | lens_id | int(11) | If fixed_mount is true, specify the lens_id | | battery_qty | int(11) | Quantity of batteries needed | | battery_type | int(11) | Denotes type of battery needed | | notes | text | Freeform text field for extra notes | | lost | date | Date on which the camera was lost/sold/etc | | lost_price | decimal(6,2) | Price at which the camera was sold | | source | varchar(150) | Where the camera was acquired from | | min_shutter | varchar(10) | Fastest available shutter speed, expressed like 1/400 | | max_shutter | varchar(10) | Slowest available shutter speed, expressed like 30 (no ") | | bulb | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera supports bulb (B) exposure | | time | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera supports time (T) exposure | | min_iso | int(11) | Minimum ISO the camera will accept for metering | | max_iso | int(11) | Maximum ISO the camera will accept for metering | | af_points | tinyint(4) | Number of autofocus points | | int_flash | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has an integrated flash | | int_flash_gn | tinyint(4) | Guide number of internal flash | | ext_flash | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera supports an external flash | | flash_metering | varchar(12) | Flash metering protocol | | pc_sync | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has a PC sync socket for flash | | hotshoe | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has a hotshoe | | coldshoe | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has a coldshoe or accessory shoe | | x_sync | varchar(6) | X-sync shutter speed, expressed like 1/125 | | meter_min_ev | tinyint(4) | Lowest EV/LV the built-in meter supports | | meter_max_ev | tinyint(4) | Highest EV/LV the built-in meter supports | | condition_id | int(11) | Denotes the cosmetic condition of the camera | | dof_preview | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has depth of field preview | | tripod | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has a tripod bush | | display_lens | int(11) | Lens ID of the lens that this camera should normally be displayed with | +---------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to list of physical condition descriptions that can be used to evaluate equipment
+--------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +--------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------+ | condition_id | int(11) | Unique condition ID | | code | varchar(6) | Condition shortcode (e.g. EXC) | | name | varchar(45) | Full name of condition (e.g. Excellent) | | min_rating | int(11) | The lowest percentage rating that encompasses this condition | | max_rating | int(11) | The highest percentage rating that encompasses this condition | | description | varchar(300) | Longer description of condition | +--------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to list film and paper developers
+-----------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------+ | developer_id | int(11) | Unique developer ID | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | Denotes the manufacturer ID | | name | varchar(45) | Name of the developer | | for_paper | tinyint(1) | Whether this developer can be used with paper | | for_film | tinyint(1) | Whether this developer can be used with film | | chemistry | varchar(45) | The key chemistry on which this developer is based (e.g. phenidone) | +-----------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to list enlargers
+------------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+ | enlarger_id | int(11) | Unique enlarger ID | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | Manufacturer ID of the enlarger | | enlarger | varchar(45) | Name/model of the enlarger | | negative_size_id | int(11) | ID of the largest negative size that the enlarger can handle | | acquired | date | Date on which the enlarger was acquired | | lost | date | Date on which the enlarger was lost/sold | | introduced | year(4) | Year in which the enlarger was introduced | | discontinued | year(4) | Year in which the enlarger was discontinued | | cost | decimal(6,2) | Purchase cost of the enlarger | | lost_price | decimal(6,2) | Sale price of the enlarger | +------------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to record which prints were displayed in which exhibitions
+---------------+-------------+----------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------+-------------+----------------------------+ | exhibit_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this exhibit | | exhibition_id | int(11) | ID of the exhibition | | print_id | int(11) | ID of the print | +---------------+-------------+----------------------------+
Table to record exhibition events
+---------------+--------------+-------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------+--------------+-------------------------------+ | exhibition_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this exhibition | | title | varchar(45) | Title of the exhibition | | location | varchar(100) | Location of the exhibition | | start_date | date | Start date of the exhibition | | end_date | date | End date of the exhibition | +---------------+--------------+-------------------------------+
Exposure programs as defined by EXIF tag ExposureProgram
+---------------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | exposure_program_id | int(11) | ID of exposure program as defined by EXIF tag ExposureProgram | | exposure_program | varchar(45) | Name of exposure program as defined by EXIF tag ExposureProgram | +---------------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to associate cameras with available exposure programs
+---------------------+-------------+------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------------+-------------+------------------------+ | camera_id | int(11) | ID of camera | | exposure_program_id | int(11) | ID of exposure program | +---------------------+-------------+------------------------+
Table to list films which consist of one or more negatives. A film can be a roll film, one or more sheets of sheet film, one or more photographic plates, etc.
+-------------------+--------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------------+--------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | film_id | int(11) | Unique ID of the film | | filmstock_id | int(11) | ID of the filmstock used | | exposed_at | int(11) | ISO at which the film was exposed | | format_id | int(11) | ID of the film format | | date_loaded | date | Date when the film was loaded into a camera | | date | date | Date when the film was processed | | camera_id | int(11) | ID of the camera that exposed this film | | notes | varchar(145) | Title of the film | | frames | int(11) | Expected (not actual) number of frames from the film | | developer_id | int(11) | ID of the developer used to process this film | | directory | varchar(100) | Name of the directory that contains the scanned images from this film | | dev_uses | int(11) | Numnber of previous uses of the developer | | dev_time | time | Duration of development | | dev_temp | decimal(3,1) | Temperature of development | | dev_n | int(11) | Number of the Push/Pull rating of the film, e.g. N+1, N-2 | | development_notes | varchar(200) | Extra freeform notes about the development process | | film_bulk_id | int(11) | ID of bulk film from which this film was cut | | film_bulk_loaded | date | Date that this film was cut from a bulk roll | | film_batch | varchar(45) | Batch number of the film | | film_expiry | date | Expiry date of the film | | purchase_date | date | Date this film was purchased | | price | decimal(4,2) | Price paid for this film | | processed_by | varchar(45) | Person or place that processed this film | | archive_id | int(11) | ID of the archive to which this film belongs | +-------------------+--------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to list different brands of film stock
+-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------+ | filmstock_id | int(11) | Unique ID of the filmstock | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | ID of the manufacturer of the film | | name | varchar(45) | Name of the film | | iso | int(11) | Nominal ISO speed of the film | | colour | tinyint(1) | Whether the film is colour | | process_id | int(11) | ID of the normal process for this film | | panchromatic | tinyint(1) | Whether this film is panchromatic | +-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------+
Table to record bulk film stock, from which individual films can be cut
+---------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------+ | film_bulk_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this bulk roll of film | | format_id | int(11) | ID of the format of this bulk roll | | filmstock_id | int(11) | ID of the filmstock | | purchase_date | date | Purchase date of this bulk roll | | cost | decimal(5,2) | Purchase cost of this bulk roll | | source | varchar(45) | Place where this bulk roll was bought from | | batch | varchar(45) | Batch code of this bulk roll | | expiry | date | Expiry date of this bulk roll | +---------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog filters
+-----------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------+ | filter_id | int(11) | Unique filter ID | | thread | decimal(4,1) | Diameter of screw thread in mm | | type | varchar(45) | Filter type (e.g. Red, CPL, UV) | | attenuation | decimal(2,1) | Attenuation of this filter in decimal stops | | qty | int(11) | Quantity of these filters available | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | Denotes the manufacturer of the filter. | +-----------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------+
Table to catalogue filter adapter rings
+-------------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------+ | filter_adapter_id | int(11) | Unique ID of filter adapter | | camera_thread | decimal(3,1) | Diameter of camera-facing screw thread in mm | | filter_thread | decimal(3,1) | Diameter of filter-facing screw thread in mm | +-------------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------+
Table to catlog flashes, flashguns and speedlights
+-------------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | flash_id | int(11) | Unique ID of external flash unit | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | Manufacturer ID of the flash | | model | varchar(45) | Model name/number of the flash | | guide_number | int(11) | Guide number of the flash | | gn_info | varchar(45) | Extra freeform info about how the guide number was measured | | battery_powered | tinyint(1) | Whether this flash takes batteries | | pc_sync | tinyint(1) | Whether the flash has a PC sync socket | | hot_shoe | tinyint(1) | Whether the flash has a hot shoe connection | | light_stand | tinyint(1) | Whether the flash can be used on a light stand | | battery_type_id | int(11) | ID of battery type | | battery_qty | int(11) | Quantity of batteries needed in this flash | | manual_control | tinyint(1) | Whether this flash offers manual power control | | swivel_head | tinyint(1) | Whether this flash has a horizontal swivel head | | tilt_head | tinyint(1) | Whether this flash has a vertical tilt head | | zoom | tinyint(1) | Whether this flash can zoom | | dslr_safe | tinyint(1) | Whether this flash is safe to use with a digital camera | | ttl | tinyint(1) | Whether this flash supports TTL metering | | flash_protocol_id | int(11) | ID of flash TTL metering protocol | | trigger_voltage | decimal(4,1) | Trigger voltage of the flash, in Volts | | own | tinyint(1) | Whether we currently own this flash | | acquired | date | Date this flash was acquired | | cost | decimal(5,2) | Purchase cost of this flash | +-------------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog different protocols used to communicate with flashes
+-------------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------------------+ | flash_protocol_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this flash protocol | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | ID of the manufacturer that introduced this flash protocol | | name | varchar(45) | Name of the flash protocol | +-------------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog different focusing methods
+---------------+-------------+-------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------+-------------+-------------------------+ | focus_type_id | int(11) | Unique ID of focus type | | focus_type | varchar(45) | Name of focus type | +---------------+-------------+-------------------------+
Table to catalogue different film formats. These are distinct from negative sizes.
+-------------+-------------+-------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------+-------------+-------------------------------------+ | format_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this format | | format | varchar(45) | The name of this film/sensor format | | digital | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a digital format | +-------------+-------------+-------------------------------------+
Table to catalog lenses
+------------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | lens_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this lens | | mount_id | int(11) | Denotes the ID of the lens mount, if this is an interchangeable lens | | zoom | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a zoom lens | | min_focal_length | int(11) | Shortest focal length of this lens, in mm | | max_focal_length | int(11) | Longest focal length of this lens, in mm | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | ID of the manufacturer of this lens | | model | varchar(45) | Model name of this lens | | closest_focus | int(11) | The closest focus possible with this lens, in cm | | max_aperture | decimal(4,1) | Maximum (widest) aperture available on this lens (numerical part only, e.g. 2.8) | | min_aperture | decimal(4,1) | Minimum (narrowest) aperture available on this lens (numerical part only, e.g. 22) | | elements | int(11) | Number of optical lens elements | | groups | int(11) | Number of optical groups | | weight | int(11) | Weight of this lens, in grammes (g) | | nominal_min_angle_diag | int(11) | Nominal minimum diagonal field of view from manufacturer's specs | | nominal_max_angle_diag | int(11) | Nominal maximum diagonal field of view from manufacturer's specs | | aperture_blades | int(11) | Number of aperture blades | | autofocus | tinyint(1) | Whether this lens has autofocus capability | | filter_thread | decimal(4,1) | Diameter of lens filter thread, in mm | | magnification | decimal(5,3) | Maximum magnification ratio of the lens, expressed like 0.765 | | url | varchar(145) | URL to more information about this lens | | serial | varchar(45) | Serial number of this lens | | date_code | varchar(45) | Date code of this lens, if different from the serial number | | introduced | smallint(6) | Year in which this lens model was introduced | | discontinued | smallint(6) | Year in which this lens model was discontinued | | manufactured | smallint(6) | Year in which this specific lens was manufactured | | negative_size_id | int(11) | ID of the negative size which this lens is designed for | | acquired | date | Date on which this lens was acquired | | cost | decimal(6,2) | Price paid for this lens in local currency units | | fixed_mount | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a fixed lens (i.e. on a compact camera) | | notes | text | Freeform notes field | | own | tinyint(1) | Whether we currently own this lens | | lost | date | Date on which lens was lost/sold/disposed | | lost_price | decimal(6,2) | Price for which the lens was sold | | source | varchar(150) | Place where the lens was acquired from | | coating | varchar(45) | Notes about the lens coating type | | hood | varchar(45) | Model number of the compatible lens hood | | exif_lenstype | varchar(45) | EXIF LensID number, if this lens has one officially registered. See documentation at http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/TagNames/ | | rectilinear | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a rectilinear lens | | length | int(11) | Length of lens in mm | | diameter | int(11) | Width of lens in mm | | condition_id | int(11) | Denotes the cosmetic condition of the camera | | image_circle | int(11) | Diameter of image circle projected by lens, in mm | | formula | varchar(45) | Name of the type of lens formula (e.g. Tessar) | | shutter_model | varchar(45) | Name of the integrated shutter, if any | +------------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog light meters
+-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------+ | light_meter_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this light meter | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | Denotes ID of manufacturer of the light meter | | model | varchar(45) | Model name or number of the light meter | | metering_type | int(11) | ID of metering technology used in this light meter | | reflected | tinyint(1) | Whether the meter is capable of reflected-light metering | | incident | tinyint(1) | Whether the meter is capable of incident-light metering | | flash | tinyint(1) | Whether the meter is capable of flash metering | | spot | tinyint(1) | Whether the meter is capable of spot metering | | min_asa | int(11) | Minimum ISO/ASA that this meter is capable of handling | | max_asa | int(11) | Maximum ISO/ASA that this meter is capable of handling | | min_lv | int(11) | Minimum light value (LV/EV) that this meter is capable of handling | | max_lv | int(11) | Maximum light value (LV/EV) that this meter is capable of handling | +-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to store data modification logs
+-------------+--------------+-------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------+--------------+-------------------------------------+ | log_id | int(11) | Unique ID of the log entry | | datetime | datetime | Timestamp for the log entry | | type | varchar(45) | Type of log message, e.g. ADD, EDIT | | message | varchar(450) | Log message | +-------------+--------------+-------------------------------------+
Table to catalog manufacturers of equipment and consumables
+-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------+ | manufacturer_id | int(11) | Unique ID of the manufacturer | | manufacturer | varchar(45) | Name of the manufacturer | | city | varchar(45) | City in which the manufacturer is based | | country | varchar(45) | Country in which the manufacturer is based | | url | varchar(45) | URL to the manufacturer's main website | | founded | smallint(6) | Year in which the manufacturer was founded | | dissolved | smallint(6) | Year in which the manufacturer was dissolved | +-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------+
Metering modes as defined by EXIF tag MeteringMode
+------------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------+ | metering_mode_id | int(11) | ID of metering mode as defined by EXIF tag MeteringMode | | metering_mode | varchar(45) | Name of metering mode as defined by EXIF tag MeteringMode | +------------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------+
Table to associate cameras with available metering modes
+------------------+-------------+---------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+-------------+---------------------+ | camera_id | int(11) | ID of camera | | metering_mode_id | int(11) | ID of metering mode | +------------------+-------------+---------------------+
Table to catalog different metering technologies and cell types
+------------------+-------------+-------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+-------------+-------------------------------------------+ | metering_type_id | int(11) | Unique ID of the metering type | | metering | varchar(45) | Name of the metering type (e.g. Selenium) | +------------------+-------------+-------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog different lens mount standards. This is mostly used for camera lens mounts, but can also be used for enlarger and projector lenses.
+-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | mount_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this lens mount | | mount | varchar(45) | Name of this lens mount (e.g. Canon FD) | | fixed | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a fixed (non-interchangable) lens mount | | shutter_in_lens | tinyint(1) | Whether this lens mount system incorporates the shutter into the lens | | type | varchar(25) | The physical mount type of this lens mount (e.g. Screw, Bayonet, etc) | | purpose | varchar(25) | The intended purpose of this lens mount (e.g. camera, enlarger, projector) | | notes | varchar(45) | Freeform notes field | | digital_only | tinyint(1) | Whether this mount is intended only for digital cameras | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | Manufacturer ID of this lens mount, if applicable | +-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog adapters to mount lenses on other cameras
+------------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | mount_adapter_id | int(11) | Unique ID of lens mount adapter | | lens_mount | int(11) | ID of the mount used between the adapter and the lens | | camera_mount | int(11) | ID of the mount used between the adapter and the camera | | has_optics | tinyint(1) | Whether this adapter includes optical elements | | infinity_focus | tinyint(1) | Whether this adapter allows infinity focus | | notes | varchar(45) | Freeform notes | +------------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog motion picture films (movies)
+----------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +----------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | movie_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this motion picture film / movie | | title | varchar(45) | Title of this movie | | camera_id | int(11) | ID of the camera used to shoot this movie | | lens_id | int(11) | ID of the lens used to shoot this movie | | format_id | int(11) | ID of the film format on which this movie was shot | | sound | tinyint(1) | Whether this movie has sound | | fps | int(11) | Frame rate of this movie, in fps | | filmstock_id | int(11) | ID of the filmstock used to shoot this movie | | feet | int(11) | Length of this movie in feet | | date_loaded | date | Date that the filmstock was loaded into a camera | | date_shot | date | Date on which this movie was shot | | date_processed | date | Date on which this movie was processed | | process_id | int(11) | ID of the process used to develop this film | | description | varchar(100) | Table to catalog motion picture films (movies) | +----------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog negatives (which includes positives/slide too). Negatives are created by cameras, belong to films and can be used to create scans or prints.
+------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | negative_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this negative | | film_id | int(11) | ID of the film that this negative belongs to | | frame | varchar(5) | Frame number or code of this negative | | description | varchar(145) | Caption of this picture | | date | datetime | Date & time on which this picture was taken | | lens_id | int(11) | ID of lens used to take this picture | | shutter_speed | varchar(45) | Shutter speed used to take this picture | | aperture | decimal(4,1) | Aperture used to take this picture (numerical part only) | | filter_id | int(11) | ID of filter used to take this picture | | teleconverter_id | int(11) | ID of teleconverter used to take this picture | | notes | text | Extra freeform notes about this exposure | | mount_adapter_id | int(11) | ID of lens mount adapter used to take this pciture | | focal_length | int(11) | If a zoom lens was used, specify the focal length of the lens | | latitude | decimal(9,6) | Latitude of the location where the picture was taken | | longitude | decimal(9,6) | Longitude of the location where the picture was taken | | flash | tinyint(1) | Whether flash was used | | metering_mode | int(11) | MeteringMode ID as defined in EXIF spec | | exposure_program | int(11) | ExposureProgram ID as defined in EXIF spec | | photographer_id | int(11) | ID of person who took this photograph | | copy_of | int(11) | Negative ID of negative from which this negative is reproduced/duplicated/rephotographed | +------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog different negative sizes available. Negtives sizes are distinct from film formats.
+------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | negative_size_id | int(11) | Unique ID of negative size | | width | decimal(4,1) | Width of the negative size in mm | | height | decimal(4,1) | Height of the negative size in mm | | negative_size | varchar(45) | Common name of the negative size (e.g. 35mm, 6x7, etc) | | crop_factor | decimal(4,2) | Crop factor of this negative size | | area | int(11) | Area of this negative size in sq. mm | | aspect_ratio | decimal(4,2) | Aspect ratio of this negative size, expressed as a single decimal. (e.g. 3:2 is expressed as 1.5) | +------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog different paper stocks available
+-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+ | paper_stock_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this paper stock | | name | varchar(45) | Name of this paper stock | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | ID of the manufacturer of this paper stock | | resin_coated | tinyint(1) | Whether the paper is resin-coated | | tonable | tinyint(1) | Whether this paper accepts chemical toning | | colour | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a colour paper | | finish | varchar(45) | The finish of the paper surface | +-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog photographers
+-------------+-------------+--------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------+-------------+--------------------------+ | person_id | int(11) | Unique ID for the person | | name | varchar(45) | Name of the photographer | +-------------+-------------+--------------------------+
Table to catalog prints made from negatives
+--------------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +--------------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | print_id | int(11) | Unique ID for the print | | negative_id | int(11) | ID of the negative that this print was made from | | date | date | The date that the print was made | | paper_stock_id | int(11) | ID of the paper stock used | | height | decimal(4,1) | Height of the print in inches | | width | decimal(4,1) | Width of the print in inches | | aperture | decimal(3,1) | Aperture used to make this print (numerical part only, e.g. 5.6) | | exposure_time | decimal(5,1) | Exposure time of this print in seconds | | filtration_grade | decimal(2,1) | Contrast grade of paper used | | development_time | int(11) | Development time of this print in seconds | | bleach_time | time | Duration of bleaching | | toner_id | int(11) | ID of the first toner used to make this print | | toner_dilution | varchar(6) | Dilution of the first toner used to make this print | | toner_time | time | Duration of first toning | | 2nd_toner_id | int(11) | ID of the second toner used to make this print | | 2nd_toner_dilution | varchar(6) | Dilution of the second toner used to make this print | | 2nd_toner_time | time | Duration of second toning | | own | tinyint(1) | Whether we currently own this print | | location | varchar(45) | The place where this print is currently | | sold_price | decimal(5,2) | Sale price of the print | | enlarger_id | int(11) | ID of the enlarger used to make this print | | lens_id | int(11) | ID of the lens used to make this print | | developer_id | int(11) | ID of the developer used to develop this print | | fine | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a fine print | | notes | text | Freeform notes about this print, e.g. dodging, burning & complex toning | | archive_id | int(11) | ID of the archive to which this print belongs | | printer_id | int(11) | ID of the person who made this print | +--------------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog chemical processes that can be used to develop film and paper
+-------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | process_id | int(11) | ID of this development process | | name | varchar(12) | Name of this developmenmt process (e.g. C-41, E-6) | | colour | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a colour process | | positive | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a positive/reversal process | +-------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog projectors (still and movie)
+------------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | projector_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this projector | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | ID of the manufacturer of this projector | | model | varchar(45) | Model name of this projector | | mount_id | int(11) | ID of the lens mount of this projector, if it has interchangeable lenses | | negative_size_id | int(11) | ID of the largest negative size that this projector can handle | | own | tinyint(1) | Whether we currently own this projector | | cine | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a cine (movie) projector | +------------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Tabe to catalog all repairs and servicing undertaken on cameras and lenses in the collection
+-------------+--------------+----------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------+--------------+----------------------------------+ | repair_id | int(11) | Unique ID for the repair job | | camera_id | int(11) | ID of camera that was repaired | | lens_id | int(11) | ID of lens that was repaired | | date | date | The date of the repair | | summary | varchar(100) | Brief summary of the repair | | description | varchar(500) | Longer description of the repair | +-------------+--------------+----------------------------------+
Table to record all the images that have been scanned digitally
+-------------+--------------+---------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------+--------------+---------------------------------------+ | scan_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this scan | | negative_id | int(11) | ID of the negative that was scanned | | print_id | int(11) | ID of the print that was scanned | | filename | varchar(128) | Filename of the scan | | date | date | Date that this scan was made | | colour | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a colour image | | width | int(11) | Width of the scanned image in pixels | | height | int(11) | Height of the scanned image in pixels | +-------------+--------------+---------------------------------------+
Table to list all possible shutter speeds
+---------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------------+ | shutter_speed | varchar(10) | Shutter speed in fractional notation, e.g. 1/250 | | duration | decimal(9,5) | Shutter speed in decimal notation, e.g. 0.04 | +---------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------------+
Table to associate cameras with shutter speeds
+---------------+-------------+------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +---------------+-------------+------------------------------------+ | camera_id | int(11) | ID of the camera | | shutter_speed | varchar(10) | Shutter speed that this camera has | +---------------+-------------+------------------------------------+
Table to catalog the different types of camera shutter
+-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+ | shutter_type_id | int(11) | Unique ID of the shutter type | | shutter_type | varchar(45) | Name of the shutter type (e.g. Focal plane, Leaf, etc) | +-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog teleconverters (multipliers)
+------------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +------------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | teleconverter_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this teleconverter | | mount_id | int(11) | ID of the lens mount used by this teleconverter | | factor | decimal(4,2) | Magnification factor of this teleconverter (numerical part only, e.g. 1.4) | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | ID of the manufacturer of this teleconverter | | model | varchar(45) | Model name of this teleconverter | | elements | tinyint(4) | Number of optical elements used in this teleconverter | | groups | tinyint(4) | Number of optical groups used in this teleconverter | | multicoated | tinyint(1) | Whether this teleconverter is multi-coated | +------------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Table to catalog paper toners that can be used during the printing process
+-----------------+-------------+-------------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-----------------+-------------+-------------------------------------+ | toner_id | int(11) | Unique ID of the toner | | manufacturer_id | int(11) | ID of the manufacturer of the toner | | toner | varchar(45) | Name of the toner | | formulation | varchar(45) | Chemical formulation of the toner | | stock_dilution | varchar(10) | Stock dilution of the toner | +-----------------+-------------+-------------------------------------+
Table to catalogue negatives that should be printed
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +-------------+-------------+---------------------------------+ | id | int(11) | Unique ID of this table | | negative_id | int(11) | Negative ID to be printed | | width | int(11) | Width of print to be made | | height | int(11) | Height of print to be made | | printed | tinyint(1) | Whether the print has been made | | print_id | int(11) | ID of print made | | recipient | varchar(45) | Recipient of the print | | added | date | Date that record was added | +-------------+-------------+---------------------------------+
Table to record schema migrations
+--------------+--------------+-------------------------------+ | COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT | +--------------+--------------+-------------------------------+ | name | varchar(255) | Filename of applied migration | | date_applied | datetime | Date migration was applied | +--------------+--------------+-------------------------------+
To install App::PhotoDB, copy and paste the appropriate command in to your terminal.
cpanm
cpanm App::PhotoDB
CPAN shell
perl -MCPAN -e shell install App::PhotoDB
For more information on module installation, please visit the detailed CPAN module installation guide.