george su Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I've got sealed cans of 5279 that expire this monday, March 12, 2007. Is this film still safe to shoot normally? I will be doing a snip test, but wondering if there's anything to worry about... - George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustaining Member John Pytlak RIP Posted March 12, 2007 Sustaining Member Share Posted March 12, 2007 I've got sealed cans of 5279 that expire this monday, March 12, 2007. Is this film still safe to shoot normally? I will be doing a snip test, but wondering if there's anything to worry about... - George Kodak normally does not put an expiration date on professional motion picture film products. Older film may suffer age effects such as loss of speed and contrast. Even with refrigeration, natural radiation can fog film over a long period of time. If you suspect the film has been improperly handled or stored (e.g., subjected to heat or x-rays), a clip test is highly advised. Older films are automatically pulled from Kodak's distribution channels when testing shows aging effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Peich Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Kodak normally does not put an expiration date on professional motion picture film products. Older film may suffer age effects such as loss of speed and contrast. Even with refrigeration, natural radiation can fog film over a long period of time. If you suspect the film has been improperly handled or stored (e.g., subjected to heat or x-rays), a clip test is highly advised. Older films are automatically pulled from Kodak's distribution channels when testing shows aging effects. It's good to see you posting again John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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