Default Camera Calibration

I have forgotten how to set default camera calibration. And now that I am using more than one camera, can I set a different default for each camera?
Appreciate a pointer.
Thanks.
~Bob

Described here http://www.computer-darkroom.com/lr_camera/camera-defaults.htm

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