realfilm Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I posted this above but got to takers... Was wondering if anyone (Mr. Pytlak?) has experience working with film that has been stored for one or two years, etc.? We have a few rolls that have been stored and I'm really curious. I know testing is always a good idea, but is it worth it? Assume it was being stored frozen or at least refrigerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted February 13, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 13, 2006 I posted this above but got to takers... Was wondering if anyone (Mr. Pytlak?) has experience working with film that has been stored for one or two years, etc.? We have a few rolls that have been stored and I'm really curious. I know testing is always a good idea, but is it worth it? Assume it was being stored frozen or at least refrigerated. It's been discussed here many times before. Lots also on the Kodak website: http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/tib/tib5202.shtml http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/support/...rage_cond.jhtml Refrigeration greatly slows the aging process, but even refrigerated film is affected by gamma rays over long periods of time. I suggest having your lab run a "clip" test on each roll that includes at least one full wrap of film, since one side of the roll may have been closer to heat or x-rays. Always test recans, short-ends, or film you don't know the handling and storage history of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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