Re: Why freeze infrared film?

[Siri Bjoner <sbjoner@xxxxxxxxx>]

At 23:44 +0200 on 12.06.99, PeteScherm@xxxxxxx wrote:


> Granted that the electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum and words like
> "heat" and "light" can be subjective..........If IR film is sensitive
>only to
> light and not heat, why does everyone recommend storing it in the freezer?
> Perhaps it is not related to this question at all, and is a function of
> instability/short "life-expectancy" of the emulsion..........which is
> retarded by freezing?

The life expentancy of all "pro" film is prolonged by keeping it in the
freezer - it basically freezes time. In general, I try to keep all my film
in the fridge or freezer - keeping it cool prevents quality loss (colour
shifts, fogging, etc)

siri.

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