Re: How can I recognice 'old' Ektachrome IR?

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Helmut Faugel TE wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> has someone an idea how long Ektachrome IR can be stored at approx.
> 4 degree Celsius (40 Fahrenheit)?
> 
> I'm interested in this because my dealer has some IE on stock, but
> only cooled down to 4 degree Celisus instead of frezzing it at -18
> degree Celsius. Is the expiration date on the film only valid if the
> film is stored at -18 Celsius?

Personally, I wouldn't bother.  Dealers are beginning to purge their
stocks because of Kodak's E6 IR film.  Also, this film does not keep
well AT ALL.  I allowed some to go to room temperature for three weeks,
and ended up with a blue cast over the entire roll.  My suggestion is to
pass on this and save your money for the E6 film in June.

george

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