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Frozen RA-4 Paper
How long can you freeze color RA-4 process paper and still get good results
when you use it? |
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Rob, it depends a little on the manufacturer of the paper, but only by a few
months. The biggest problem with aging color paper is gradual exposure of the blue layer (yellow dye and visual stain) by ambient radiation. Although freezing will help to slow down any aging of the chemicals (color couplers) in the emulsion, the radiation in our atmosphere will gradually cause an increase in yellow stain, resulting in poor whites. Most color papers are dated for about 18 months from date of manufacture. Unless you have a lead lined freezer, you will see some change around one year, and a very noticeable problem by two years. I would suggest you purchase only the paper you plan to use within six to nine months to be safe. "Rob" wrote in message ... How long can you freeze color RA-4 process paper and still get good results when you use it? |
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