 Brian |
Film Expired? Hi everyone, My wife and I are going to the Carmel/Monterey California area next month and I'm looking forward to taking some great pictures while there. My question is...I found a roll of Kodak 400 speed film that I purchased last November. It was in the bottom of my camera bag. It is still in its protective black plastic cannister. Should I toss this film, or in your opinion, do you feel it is still fresh enough to produce quality prints when I get it developed after my trip? It's only one roll of film, so it seems kind of silly to ask this question. I would appreciate your input on this matter, and thanks in advance!!
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robert G. Fately |
Well, generally speaking, consumer grade film has a shelf life of a few years, provided it isn't exposed to undue heat. So as long as the film wasn't stored in the trunk of your car last summer, odds are it's okay. That said, though, I would bring it along only as an emergency last-ditch roll. Worst case scenario - you decide to give it a try and get the film developed without making prints (to avoid too much cost) - you can always get prints later.
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Jon Close |
Ditto. Probably still good. Even though you bought it in November, it was probably dated to be good through 2007. Then again, if you have any doubts about it, just pitch it (or use it for something inconsequential). At only about $2.50/roll it should be no more painful than pouring out milk that is beyond its expiration.
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Mark Feldstein |
Hey Brian !! I live here (Carmel /Monterey, Pebble Beach, actually) and I wouldn't use a roll of expired film to shoot stock on, let alone take a vacation. If you get here and need more, there's always Myricks on Fremont Street in Monterey. Steve has the largest photo store around and compared to others here, he offers the best prices on film but by no means as good as B&H. He also runs a good C-41 machine processor. Have a nice visit, drive carefully, and bring a jacket. Last week and today it's about 72, clear skies, on shore breeze of about 5-10 knots.
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Brian |
Thanks everybody for your advice. Mark, thanks for the local perspective of the area. That does sound a bit cool compared to what we have here in southern California. (Anything is better than what they are experiencing in some parts of the Northeast right now). Take care.
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BetterPhoto Member |
Just a note for you Brian. I have old Fujifilm that I bought in the late seventies that I've gotten some interesting results with. I used it last summer at a theme park in Branson, MO, And it made the photographs look extremely old. The park has a sign up that says "One Mile Ahead, 100 Years Back". Most consumer films expire about the time they mark it for professional film. I'd probably say to use it.
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