PhotoDB schema documentation
This documentation is generated automatically from the database schema itself with the travis/dump-schema.pl script, using table and column comments embedded in the database
ACCESSORY
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 |
+-------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------+ACCESSORY_COMPAT
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 |
| cameramodel_id | int(11) | ID of the compatible camera model |
| lensmodel_id | int(11) | ID of the compatible lens |
+----------------+-------------+-----------------------------------+ACCESSORY_TYPE
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 |
+-------------------+-------------+--------------------------------------+ARCHIVE
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) |
+-----------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ARCHIVE_TYPE
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 |
+-----------------+-------------+------------------------------+BATTERY
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 |
+--------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------+BODY_TYPE
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) |
+--------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------+CAMERA
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 |
| cameramodel_id | int(11) | ID which specifies the model of camera |
| acquired | date | Date on which the camera was acquired |
| cost | decimal(6,2) | Price paid for the camera, in local currency units |
| 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 |
| lens_id | int(11) | If fixed_mount is true, specify the lens_id |
| 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 |
| condition_id | int(11) | Denotes the cosmetic condition of the camera |
| display_lens | int(11) | Lens ID of the lens that this camera should normally be displayed with |
+----------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------+CAMERAMODEL
Table to catalog camera models - both cameras with fixed lenses and cameras with interchangeable lenses
+---------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+---------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| cameramodel_id | int(11) | Auto-incremented camera model 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) |
| introduced | smallint(6) | Year in which the camera model was introduced |
| discontinued | smallint(6) | Year in which the camera model was discontinued |
| 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 |
| lensmodel_id | int(11) | If fixed_mount is true, specify the lensmodel_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 |
| 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 |
| dof_preview | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has depth of field preview |
| tripod | tinyint(1) | Whether the camera has a tripod bush |
+---------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+CONDITION
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 |
+--------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------+DEVELOPER
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) |
+-----------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------+ENLARGER
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 |
+------------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+EXHIBIT
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 |
+---------------+-------------+----------------------------+EXHIBITION
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_PROGRAM
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 |
+---------------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+EXPOSURE_PROGRAM_AVAILABLE
Table to associate cameras with available exposure programs
+---------------------+-------------+------------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+---------------------+-------------+------------------------+
| cameramodel_id | int(11) | ID of camera model |
| exposure_program_id | int(11) | ID of exposure program |
+---------------------+-------------+------------------------+FILM
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 |
+-------------------+--------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+FILMSTOCK
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 |
+-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------+FILM_BULK
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 |
+---------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------+FILTER
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. |
+-----------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------+FILTER_ADAPTER
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 |
+-------------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------+FLASH
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 |
+-------------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+FLASH_PROTOCOL
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 |
+-------------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------------------+FOCUS_TYPE
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 |
+---------------+-------------+-------------------------+FORMAT
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 |
+-------------+-------------+-------------------------------------+LENS
Table to catalog lenses
+--------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+--------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| lens_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this lens |
| lensmodel_id | int(11) | |
| serial | varchar(45) | Serial number of this lens |
| date_code | varchar(45) | Date code of this lens, if different from the serial number |
| manufactured | smallint(6) | Year in which this specific lens was manufactured |
| acquired | date | Date on which this lens was acquired |
| cost | decimal(6,2) | Price paid for this lens in local currency units |
| 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 |
| condition_id | int(11) | Denotes the cosmetic condition of the camera |
+--------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+LENSMODEL
Table to catalog lens models
+------------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+------------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| lensmodel_id | int(11) | Unique ID for this lens model |
| 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 |
| introduced | smallint(6) | Year in which this lens model was introduced |
| discontinued | smallint(6) | Year in which this lens model was discontinued |
| negative_size_id | int(11) | ID of the negative size which this lens is designed for |
| fixed_mount | tinyint(1) | Whether this is a fixed lens (i.e. on a compact camera) |
| notes | text | Freeform notes field |
| 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 |
| 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 |
+------------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+LIGHT_METER
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 |
+-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------+LOG
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 |
+-------------+--------------+-------------------------------------+MANUFACTURER
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_MODE
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 |
+------------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------+METERING_MODE_AVAILABLE
Table to associate cameras with available metering modes
+------------------+-------------+---------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+------------------+-------------+---------------------+
| cameramodel_id | int(11) | ID of camera model |
| metering_mode_id | int(11) | ID of metering mode |
+------------------+-------------+---------------------+METERING_TYPE
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) |
+------------------+-------------+-------------------------------------------+MOUNT
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 |
+-----------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+MOUNT_ADAPTER
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 |
+------------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------------------+MOVIE
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) |
+----------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------------+NEGATIVE
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 |
+------------------+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+NEGATIVEFORMAT_COMPAT
Table to record compatibility between film formats and negative sizes
+------------------+-------------+-------------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+------------------+-------------+-------------------------+
| format_id | int(11) | ID of the film format |
| negative_size_id | int(11) | ID of the negative size |
+------------------+-------------+-------------------------+NEGATIVE_SIZE
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) |
+------------------+--------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+PAPER_STOCK
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 |
+-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------+PERSON
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 |
+--------------------+--------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+PROCESS
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 |
+-------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------------+PROJECTOR
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 |
+------------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+REPAIR
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 |
+-------------+--------------+----------------------------------+SCAN
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 |
+-------------+--------------+---------------------------------------+SERIES
Table to list all series of cameras and lenses
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------+
| series_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this series |
| name | varchar(45) | Name of this collection, e.g. Canon FD SLRs |
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------------------------+SERIES_MEMBER
Table to record which cameras and lenses belong to which series
+------------------+-------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+------------------+-------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| series_member_id | int(11) | Unique ID of this series membership |
| series_id | int(11) | ID of the series to which this camera model or lens model belongs |
| cameramodel_id | int(11) | ID of the camera model |
| lensmodel_id | int(11) | ID of the lens model |
+------------------+-------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+SHUTTER_SPEED
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 |
+---------------+--------------+--------------------------------------------------+SHUTTER_SPEED_AVAILABLE
Table to associate cameras with shutter speeds
+----------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+----------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| cameramodel_id | int(11) | ID of the camera model |
| shutter_speed | varchar(10) | Shutter speed that this camera has |
| bulb | int(1) | Whether this is a manual "bulb" shutter speed that can only be accessed in B or T modes |
+----------------+-------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+SHUTTER_TYPE
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) |
+-----------------+-------------+--------------------------------------------------------+TELECONVERTER
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 |
+------------------+--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+TONER
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 |
+-----------------+-------------+-------------------------------------+TO_PRINT
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 |
+-------------+-------------+---------------------------------+schema_migrations
+--------------+--------------+----------------+
| COLUMN_NAME | COLUMN_TYPE | COLUMN_COMMENT |
+--------------+--------------+----------------+
| name | varchar(255) | |
| date_applied | datetime | |
+--------------+--------------+----------------+