CBWaters asked about storing negatives for later retrieval. I quit taking pictures with print film because of the storage problems. The prints and negatives are a PITA because of their bulk and, as you say, it's inconvenient to find one that I want.
I switched to shooting all slides and I store them in archival plastic sheets in binders. I shoot almost all outdoor stuff and sort my slides into wildlife, scenics and macros. I can view a page of 20 slides at a time using a light box and quickly find what I'm looking for. The storage is very convenient, it's easy and it makes later retrieval a snap. The other bonus of shooting slides is that I no longer have to deal with the aggravation of receiving lousy prints from good negatives. The narrow latitude of slide film forces me to pay more attention to exposure and it's making me a better photographer. Processing is also cheaper. Tom Reese
