Re: expiration

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

Ciming Mei wrote:
> 
> Hi! Does anyone have any idea what out-of-date infrared films would do?
> I have about a dozen rolls of Kodak 35mm b&w infrared films in my
> refrigerator. Since I had my baby, I've put photography on hold. Just
> discovered the other day that they expired two years ago. They are
> expensive, so I hesitate to throw so many away. Would the wide speed
> range of the film help to ease the expiration dates? Any one tried
> expired films before?

As you have refrigerated them, chances are very good that you will notice no
problems. I keep my film in the freezer, as I make large purchases during the
winter and use the film during the year (I can't see allowing my film to sit on
a hot loading dock during the summer).

Expired HIE will show fog, which you can compensate for if you have experience
with it.  I have about a dozen outdated rolls I purchased cheaply and have had
decent results in this respect.  If you are not ready for it then you can get
bit, but I think you'll be okay.

george

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