tconway wrote:
"Beefy LaSleep" wrote in message
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I usually store in the fridge, but read about those that put film in
the freezer. OK for it? More suited to long term storage? I've not had
any problem with cold storage in the fridge part in the past, just
wondering.

Locally film (well, good film) is harder to find. I just mail ordered
some Velvia 100F, and being more rolls than I will shoot right away,
wondered about the cold storage options...

I believe freezing it will keep it the longest (indefinitely); but the

Film is already 'frozen' even at room temperature.

fridge is also fine. The only concern I see is that to thaw it well enough
before use to keep it from becoming brittle and breaking.

Film does not "thaw" (see above). It should be warmed to ambient before
unwrapping - to prevent condensation.

I shoot film from time to time to -20C and below. It is flexible enough
then - so brittle and breaking is not an issue. (What can be an issue
is static discharge as the film unwinds in the camera and the static
exposing the film).

I used to keep it in baggies to prevent condensation too.

Just leave it in the original packaging for a couple hours - no need for
baggies unless it has been opened.

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