# Datafilm — Notes for film photographers

> Film photography metadata tracker and exporter for digital note-taking. (iPhone/iPad app by Vincent Tantardini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datafilm/id1579488213 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vincent Tantardini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579488215)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.53/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
- Released: 2021-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datafilm/id1579488213/reviews.md

## What is Datafilm?

Datafilm is the notebook app designed for film photographers. Track the settings of your shots, and export their metadata for later integration into your image files.

Features:
- Keep track of your metadata (frame number, focal, shutter speed, compensation, aperture, flash, date, time, geolocation...)
- Attach a reference picture to a frame
- Display your frame location on a map
- Organize your film library using folders
- Search for films
- Export your metadata to EXIF, CSV or Text Document
- Share your exports to other Apple devices or contacts

User Experience:
- Adaptive controls matching your lens characteristics (full, half or third aperture clicks)
- Pre-filled lens/camera/stock/ISO rating when adding new films to save you some time
- Pre-loaded selection of 200 film stocks
- Designed according to Apple Human Design Guidelines
- Optimized speed and performance for older model of iPhones

## Key features

- Track shot metadata
- Attach reference pictures
- Display frame location on map
- Organize film library
- Search for films
- Export metadata (EXIF, CSV, Text)
- Adaptive aperture controls

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datafilm/id1579488213/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2024-10-21*

This is the app im looking for

### 5/5 — Best one I’ve found

*2024-03-14*

Great app. Does what is says in the tin, so no complaints. My only feedback would be to have a video on how to best use it or a user manual. Once you get it, it’s easy and super quick to add every photo, but the first few minutes I was a bit confused and gave up for a while. Then I tried again with an actual roll of film in my camera and it all clicked. It would be great to have a video showing how the developer uses it. It’s clearly built to scratch a personal itch.

### 5/5 — Great little tool

*2022-11-12, version 1.9.16*

While the tool has some minor quirks, the devoloper is responsive and it's clear he is building this to be the swiss army knife of film note-taking. It's a vast improvement over jotting down notes in a notebook be it physical or Apple's built it notes app. Looking forward to future versions!

### 3/5 — Strange operation

*2022-09-08, version 1.9.15*

Changing lens mid-roll is a hassle - you have to do it twice (why is there focal length setting and it’s not changing when I change the lens). Requires extra steps to attach an actual photo to each exposure, otherwise you have to rely on the sequence number to match EXIF to your scans later.

Simply using iPhone’s note taking app is far faster and easier.

### 5/5 — Great tool so far! Missing one thing…

*2022-07-21, version 1.9.8*

The shutter speed of 1/100 is missing, can you please add that option? Or allow free input for shutter speed. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Fantastic tool

*2022-02-26, version 1.1.4*

Fantastic tool - simple yet provides all functionality you need to keep track of your rolls. Easy to use in the field, and you get export option to backup your data (or further process it) — well deserved 5 stars!

## Frequently asked questions about Datafilm

### What is Datafilm?

Datafilm is a free app designed for film photographers to track shot settings like frame number, focal length, aperture, and more. It allows users to export this metadata for integration into their image files.

### What kind of metadata can I track with Datafilm?

You can track frame number, focal length, shutter speed, exposure compensation, aperture, flash usage, date, time, and geolocation for each shot.

### Can I attach photos to my film entries in Datafilm?

Yes, Datafilm allows you to attach a reference picture to each frame, providing a visual link to your recorded metadata.

### How can I organize my film library in Datafilm?

Datafilm enables you to organize your film library using folders and provides a search function to easily find specific films.

### What export formats does Datafilm support?

Datafilm supports exporting your metadata in EXIF, CSV, or Text Document formats, offering flexibility for further use.

### Is Datafilm available on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, Datafilm is designed for Apple devices, specifically supporting iPhone and iPod.

### How often is Datafilm updated?

The latest version of Datafilm is 1.9.16, which was last updated on September 24, 2022. This indicates a relatively consistent update schedule.

### Does Datafilm have ads?

No, Datafilm is free and does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.16 — 2022-09-24

This update fixes several issues affecting iOS16 users, including the toolbar, list states and translation (thanks to Holger for pointing them out).

### 1.9.15 — 2022-08-07

This update keeps on refining the project's visual identity.

### 1.9.14 — 2022-07-28

This update disables page auto scrolling when focusing a note field since it creates a bug where the text is no longer wrapped correctly. Will come up with a better solution soon.

### 1.9.13 — 2022-07-27

Minor code improvements.

### 1.9.12 — 2022-07-27

This updates refines the app icon design. Also, the project now has a website.

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