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Storing film in the fridge?
Hi Folks,
I have seen people on the web and read in books about keeping film fresh by storing it in a refrigerator. I have just been bought a mini desk-side one by my girlfriend, and on the side of the box it came in it even says that it can be used for storing film. Why would you store film in a refrigerator? Is it safe to do this with my 35mm film? Thanks, Andrew McCall. |
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Storing film in the fridge?
Andrew McCall wrote:
Hi Folks, I have seen people on the web and read in books about keeping film fresh by storing it in a refrigerator. I have just been bought a mini desk-side one by my girlfriend, and on the side of the box it came in it even says that it can be used for storing film. Why would you store film in a refrigerator? Is it safe to do this with my 35mm film? A couple of reasons. If you're using B&W or consumer colour then you're trying to make it last longer then the best by date. If you're using pro colour film and won't be using it quickly you're trying to minimize any changes in the film. Nick |
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Storing film in the fridge?
Why would you store film in a refrigerator? Is it safe to do this with
my 35mm film? Yes. Give the film a couple of hours to warm up to room temperature before you open the can, so that moisture doesn't condense on it. Refrigeration makes the film last longer (up to several years past its expiration date). Some professional films require refrigeration because they are carefully color-matched (roll to roll) and will lose the matching if stored at room temperature. However, it is safe to store them at room temperature for weeks if you do not need the best possible roll-to-roll matching. |
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Storing film in the fridge?
Why would you store film in a refrigerator? Is it safe to do this with
my 35mm film? Refrigeration is good, freezing is even better. But make sure the film is in its original sealed packaging. If not (such as a bulk roll) put the film inside a sealed bag on a dry day (low humidity). Whether or not it is "safe" to put your film in the fridge or freezer may depend on whether you are married. |
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Storing film in the fridge?
One thing it does is keeping the bugs from eating the Gelatin.
I still have 900' of Plus X (kodak 25 ASA B&W) in the freezer at 0' and there is no shifting after over 5 years. Yeah I bought over 2000' of it when they did away with it. In article , Andrew McCall writes: Hi Folks, I have seen people on the web and read in books about keeping film fresh by storing it in a refrigerator. I have just been bought a mini desk-side one by my girlfriend, and on the side of the box it came in it even says that it can be used for storing film. Why would you store film in a refrigerator? Is it safe to do this with my 35mm film? Thanks, Andrew McCall. Mike Babcock Mike's Photo |
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"Mikesphoto" wrote in message ... One thing it does is keeping the bugs from eating the Gelatin. I still have 900' of Plus X (kodak 25 ASA B&W) in the freezer at 0' and there is no shifting after over 5 years. Yeah I bought over 2000' of it when they did away with it. Do you mean Panatomic-X? Plus-X (ISO 125) is still with us. Panatomic-X was a great film, supposedly obsoleted by T-Max 100, but in fact it has a completely different curve shape and pictorial quality -- rather like grainless Tri-X Pan. If I were doing more photography I'd try to buy one of those 100-foot rolls from you! |
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Storing film in the fridge?
As others have said, refrigeration will allow you to keep film longer.
One word of caution: Don't expect to keep high speed film beyond its expiration date. Refrigeration will slow down the chemical reactions, but it will not stop background radiation. (Lead bags wont either.) I don't use any 400 speed film that is beyond its expiration date even if it has been frozen. I don't use 800 speed film if it has less than a y/ear left before it expires. I have not found a radiation problem with 100 and 200 speed films. I've kept them in the freezer for years. -- Ron Andrews http://members.hostedscripts.com/antispam.html "Andrew McCall" wrote in message ... Hi Folks, I have seen people on the web and read in books about keeping film fresh by storing it in a refrigerator. I have just been bought a mini desk-side one by my girlfriend, and on the side of the box it came in it even says that it can be used for storing film. Why would you store film in a refrigerator? Is it safe to do this with my 35mm film? Thanks, Andrew McCall. |
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Yeah brain fart time or senior moment.
sorry In article , "Michael A. Covington" writes: Do you mean Panatomic-X? Plus-X (ISO 125) is still with us. Panatomic-X was a great film, supposedly obsoleted by T-Max 100, but in fact it has a completely different curve shape and pictorial quality -- rather like grainless Tri-X Pan. If I were doing more photography I'd try to buy one of those 100-foot rolls from you! Mike Babcock Mike's Photo |
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Storing film in the fridge?
"Ron Andrews" wrote in message ... As others have said, refrigeration will allow you to keep film longer. One word of caution: Don't expect to keep high speed film beyond its expiration date. Refrigeration will slow down the chemical reactions, but it will not stop background radiation. (Lead bags wont either.) I don't use any 400 speed film that is beyond its expiration date even if it has been frozen. I don't use 800 speed film if it has less than a y/ear left before it expires. I have not found a radiation problem with 100 and 200 speed films. I've kept them in the freezer for years. Theoretically, in fact, refrigeration might *increase* the effect of radiation, by reducing the reciprocity failure which would otherwise mitigate it. But the refrigerator probably absorbs some radiation. So it's hard to say... But 400 speed film doesn't go kaplooey immediately on its expiration date. Tri-X Pan is good for about 5 years past expiration, for instance, if you're willing to make small adjustments to the development time. |
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Storing film in the fridge?
You should hang onto that Panatomic-X. T-Max 100 is not really a
substitute! "Mikesphoto" wrote in message ... Yeah brain fart time or senior moment. sorry In article , "Michael A. Covington" writes: Do you mean Panatomic-X? Plus-X (ISO 125) is still with us. Panatomic-X was a great film, supposedly obsoleted by T-Max 100, but in fact it has a completely different curve shape and pictorial quality -- rather like grainless Tri-X Pan. If I were doing more photography I'd try to buy one of those 100-foot rolls from you! Mike Babcock Mike's Photo |
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