JJ Walker

Thanks for sharing. That looks surprisingly good considering its age and storage environment. A bit more grain than usual I suspect, but impressive. If I had the resources, it would be fascinating to conduct a test involving modern film stocks stored in various environments over a period of months and years, and observe the effects this had on the image quality. That’s something to consider. Though it’s hard to determine if an even temperature is being maintained over the entire surface of the can, though it does seem worthwhile to rotate and reposition the can in the fridge every few months.

I recently purchased some Kodak Vision3 re-cans and short-ends film stock. I’ve read differing opinions in regards to refrigerating versus freezing the film. Some have recommended to not freeze the film as it may be damaged from the process. Is there any general consensus as to the best practice for storing film? Kodak literature states that freezing film is an appropriate step for longer term storage (more than six months). I don’t know when I may use it and if the time period will exceed six months. Can I promptly freeze the film to slow the degradation process? With my film stock being re-cans and short-ends, I feel I should be more mindful of degradation, but with it not being in factory-sealed cans anymore should I avoid freezing? What are the best techniques to safely store new and opened film stock? Fridge or freezer? Should I place the cans in zipped plastic bags? Should I insert selica gel packets to reduce moisture? Any tips or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

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