A data recording device for camera which comprises a keyboard and display section which is set in a camera in light communication with a film frame, and emits light in accordance with data supplied by the actuation of a keyboard in response to the operation of a shutter release. This data recording device further comprises a memory circuit for causing data supplied by operation of the keyboard to be stored in the address corresponding to an output signal from the frame number indicating means. When a shutter release is operated, data is read out from the address of the memory circuit corresponding to an output signal from the frame number counter. The display section is actuated in accordance with data thus read out, thereby making it possible to previously specify data to be recorded on a given film frame.