Dede Carver |
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film storage
This question has probably been asked but.....I've read the best place to store film is the fridge. I've taken it out of the camera bag now so as to follow the sugestion. I am not blonde, just busy. Twice now I have grabbed the bag and walked out the door without the film. Is there a guideline for how long film can be left in a the bag without damage to it's quality because my pictures are not turning out very well without the film. HA! Thanks for your help!
December 03, 2002
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Vincent Lowe |
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Depends what type of film. 'Professional' film is designed to reach optimum within a few days at room temperature and should be stored in the fridge - the assumption being that professionals are likely to use up the film quickly. On the other hand 'amateur' is designed to 'age' on the retailer's shelves and reaches it's best after several weeks. So, if you are using 'pro' film, store it in the fridge and stick a note... "Don't forget the film!!" in large letters on the top of your gadget bag (this is what I do on my 5x4 kit, and I'm not blonde either). If you are using 'amateur' film - just leave it in the bag and don't worry about it.
December 05, 2002
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Tyler J. Lemay |
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First of all, film life is going to depend on how old it was when you got it. There should be a date on the film. As Vincent indicates, 'pro' film (e.g. fuji provia f, kodak technical pan, basically anything that would cost you more than $3 a roll at a camera store) will start to degrade after a few days, and the date on the package assumes fridge storage. However, I've had good luck with 'pro' film if cold stored for many months after this date. 'Amateur' film I've known to last 12 months plus past the date if cold stored.
July 23, 2003
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