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Keeping films in fridge?
I have heard from many people that keeping the films in the fridge (i.e.
4°C) is the best way. I am wondering whether the humidity level generally found in a fridge may be of any concern? Thanks -- Emmanuel |
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I've kept film in the fridge for 25 years (not the same film), but in my experience it lasts a long time and can be used without problem even if several years out of date. |
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Films are sealed, aren't they?
They do need some time to acclamatise, in order to prevent condens, if it's warmer outside the fridge. Wim "Gearóid Ó Laoi/Garry Lee" skrev i melding ... No. I've kept film in the fridge for 25 years (not the same film), but in my experience it lasts a long time and can be used without problem even if several years out of date. |
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"Eric Colar" wrote in message
... I have heard from many people that keeping the films in the fridge (i.e. 4°C) is the best way. I am wondering whether the humidity level generally found in a fridge may be of any concern? Thanks You can keep the films in sealed plastic bags or food boxes, then the humidity won't affect them. They individual films are sealed in any case. You just need to let them warm up to ambient room temperature before opening, to avoid condensation. I usually allow an hour or so. |
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thanks to all!
-- Emmanuel "John Fryatt" wrote in message news:YOhAc.62$wS4.55@newsfe6-win... "Eric Colar" wrote in message ... I have heard from many people that keeping the films in the fridge (i.e. 4°C) is the best way. I am wondering whether the humidity level generally found in a fridge may be of any concern? Thanks You can keep the films in sealed plastic bags or food boxes, then the humidity won't affect them. They individual films are sealed in any case. You just need to let them warm up to ambient room temperature before opening, to avoid condensation. I usually allow an hour or so. |
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Eric Colar wrote:
I have heard from many people that keeping the films in the fridge (i.e. 4°C) is the best way. I am wondering whether the humidity level generally found in a fridge may be of any concern? As someone said, they are sealed. However, it may not be wise to refigerate them...depends on the type of film and its age. All color films change over time in the way they respond to color. When they are manufactured they are set to a particular response; correct response is called the "aim point". In the case of Kodak's films, the professional ones are made so that the aim point is accurate when the film is made; consequently, they should be refigerated. In the case of color films designed for the amateur market, the film has an initial response that is too red. The response gradually drifts toward the blue end and - at some point - is dead on. If the film were refrigerated when the aim point was correct, that color response would be maintained for a longer time; if refrigerated when too blue, refigeration would slow further change; if refrigerated when too red, it would remain too red. -- dadiOH _____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.0... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico ____________________________ |
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dadiOH wrote:
In the case of color films designed for the amateur market, the film has an initial response that is too red. The response gradually drifts toward the blue end and - at some point - is dead on. If the film were refrigerated when the aim point was correct, that color response would be maintained for a longer time; if refrigerated when too blue, refigeration would slow further change; if refrigerated when too red, it would remain too red. As I assume that when I buy consumer film that it is 'ripe' for use at the time it crosses the sales counter, then into the fridge it goes with all the rest (pro and consumer). |
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Alan Browne wrote:
dadiOH wrote: In the case of color films designed for the amateur market, the film has an initial response that is too red. The response gradually drifts toward the blue end and - at some point - is dead on. If the film were refrigerated when the aim point was correct, that color response would be maintained for a longer time; if refrigerated when too blue, refigeration would slow further change; if refrigerated when too red, it would remain too red. As I assume that when I buy consumer film that it is 'ripe' for use at the time it crosses the sales counter, then into the fridge it goes with all the rest (pro and consumer). You assume incorrectly. Whether or not it is "ripe" depends on its age. Previous storage factors as well. -- dadiOH _____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.0... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico ____________________________ |
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Eric Colar wrote:
I have heard from many people that keeping the films in the fridge (i.e. 4°C) is the best way. Better still: keep them in the freezer (-15 to -20°C) and they'll last even longer. |
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Alan Browne wrote:
dadiOH wrote: In the case of color films designed for the amateur market, the film has an initial response that is too red. The response gradually drifts toward the blue end and - at some point - is dead on. If the film were refrigerated when the aim point was correct, that color response would be maintained for a longer time; if refrigerated when too blue, refigeration would slow further change; if refrigerated when too red, it would remain too red. As I assume that when I buy consumer film that it is 'ripe' for use at the time it crosses the sales counter, then into the fridge it goes with all the rest (pro and consumer). Wrong. It's designed to be stored for several years on the dealers shelves at room temp and "ripen" as it reaches middle age. It all depends on how fresh it is when you buy it. -- Stacey |
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