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uawpipefitter · 07-13-2009, 12:10 AM

i was wondering does anyone know how long after film expires can you use it .

titrisol · 07-13-2009, 12:39 AM

It depends on several factors,
Generally BW film has 3-4 years of "afterlife" with the exception of super fast film which loses speed quickly.
Coor film can have 2-3 years

Now, this all depends on how the film has been stored, if it was frozen could be longer
if it was on hot/damp places could be shorter

Jimfear · 07-13-2009, 01:24 AM

As titrisol said. It all depends on how it's been stored. I regularly use expired film (both slides and B&W) but I make sure it's been, and continues to be, stored in a freezer. Haven't had any problems with colour shift etc. yet. In the cameras right now I have Tmax expired 2003 and Velvia expired 2007 and I'm getting good results.

raymeedc · 07-13-2009, 04:39 AM

I just discovered a roll of Fujicolor 400 120 film with an expirition date of January 2008 meandering about among a few batteries I have in a waterproof envelope inside my refrigerator (not the freezer). Should I take a chance & use it?

titrisol · 07-13-2009, 05:12 AM

Fuji print film in a fridge (Temp 40F - 5C)?
only 1 year after expiry should not be a problem, but when in doubt do not shoot your life's worth with it

ddhytz · 07-13-2009, 05:34 AM

I just tested my new toy - a folding camera Agfa Isolette using a Reala film that expired in 2003, but stored in fridge. It came out excellent.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-13-2009, 05:38 AM

I plan to document my upcoming trip to Boston entirely with expired Kodachrome 64 film.

Chris

Blue · 07-13-2009, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I plan to document my upcoming trip to Boston entirely with expired Kodachrome 64 film.

Chris

Are you the one jacking up expired Kodachrome prices on fleabay?

OregonJim · 07-13-2009, 09:23 AM

I recently shot a roll of Panatomic-X (120) that expired in 1964. It came with an old Zeiss Ikon Ikonta folder that I acquired. Exposed it @ 2 stops over - contrast was a bit low, but otherwise fine.

I also shot a roll of K64 that expired in 1984 - slight cyan color shift, but easily corrected during scanning or projection.

Then there was a roll of 35mm FujiColor 400 that was only a year or two out of date - the can had rolled under my bookshelf and I found it when cleaning - severe green shift that made people look like Martians.. :-)

It all depends on how well the film has been stored. I wouldn't trust expired film for shooting a once-in-a-lifetime event, though, even if it was stored well...

OregonJim · 07-13-2009, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I plan to document my upcoming trip to Boston entirely with expired Kodachrome 64 film.

Chris

I did that back in the early '90s - got some nice shots from the graveyard across from the Old North Church, then ran out of film before I made it through Fanueil Hall. Plan on taking LOTS of film... :-)

jgredline · 07-13-2009, 12:43 PM

Chris, What a great idea!....

As for expired film, 1/2 the film I shoot is expired. Bumping the ex poser about 1 stop takes care of it for me.

Bruiser · 07-13-2009, 03:18 PM

2005 film

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-15-2009, 06:12 AM

If the weather doesn't cooperate Plan B will be to use a weatherproof P&S
loaded with Kodak Ultramax, thanks to Javier's photos and positive review.

Chris

Blue · 07-15-2009, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

If the weather doesn't cooperate Plan B will be to use a weatherproof P&S
loaded with Kodak Ultramax, thanks to Javier's photos and positive review.

Chris

I'm thinking about one of those new W zooms for the K200d in those situations.

07-13-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
uawpipefitter New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: indianapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 12	expired film i was wondering does anyone know how long after film expires can you use it .

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07-13-2009, 12:39 AM	#2
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	It depends on several factors, Generally BW film has 3-4 years of "afterlife" with the exception of super fast film which loses speed quickly. Coor film can have 2-3 years Now, this all depends on how the film has been stored, if it was frozen could be longer if it was on hot/damp places could be shorter

07-13-2009, 01:24 AM	#3
Jimfear Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 576	As titrisol said. It all depends on how it's been stored. I regularly use expired film (both slides and B&W) but I make sure it's been, and continues to be, stored in a freezer. Haven't had any problems with colour shift etc. yet. In the cameras right now I have Tmax expired 2003 and Velvia expired 2007 and I'm getting good results.

07-13-2009, 04:39 AM	#4
raymeedc Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 951	I just discovered a roll of Fujicolor 400 120 film with an expirition date of January 2008 meandering about among a few batteries I have in a waterproof envelope inside my refrigerator (not the freezer). Should I take a chance & use it?

07-13-2009, 05:12 AM	#5
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	Fuji print film in a fridge (Temp 40F - 5C)? only 1 year after expiry should not be a problem, but when in doubt do not shoot your life's worth with it

07-13-2009, 05:38 AM	#7
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	I plan to document my upcoming trip to Boston entirely with expired Kodachrome 64 film. Chris

07-13-2009, 06:52 AM	#8
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I plan to document my upcoming trip to Boston entirely with expired Kodachrome 64 film. Chris Are you the one jacking up expired Kodachrome prices on fleabay?

07-13-2009, 09:23 AM	#9
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	I recently shot a roll of Panatomic-X (120) that expired in 1964. It came with an old Zeiss Ikon Ikonta folder that I acquired. Exposed it @ 2 stops over - contrast was a bit low, but otherwise fine. I also shot a roll of K64 that expired in 1984 - slight cyan color shift, but easily corrected during scanning or projection. Then there was a roll of 35mm FujiColor 400 that was only a year or two out of date - the can had rolled under my bookshelf and I found it when cleaning - severe green shift that made people look like Martians.. :-) It all depends on how well the film has been stored. I wouldn't trust expired film for shooting a once-in-a-lifetime event, though, even if it was stored well...

07-13-2009, 09:37 AM	#10
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I plan to document my upcoming trip to Boston entirely with expired Kodachrome 64 film. Chris I did that back in the early '90s - got some nice shots from the graveyard across from the Old North Church, then ran out of film before I made it through Fanueil Hall. Plan on taking LOTS of film... :-)

07-13-2009, 12:43 PM	#11
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Chris, What a great idea!.... As for expired film, 1/2 the film I shoot is expired. Bumping the ex poser about 1 stop takes care of it for me.

07-13-2009, 03:18 PM	#12
Bruiser New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 22	2005 film

07-15-2009, 06:12 AM	#13
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	If the weather doesn't cooperate Plan B will be to use a weatherproof P&S loaded with Kodak Ultramax, thanks to Javier's photos and positive review. Chris

07-15-2009, 06:40 AM	#14
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt If the weather doesn't cooperate Plan B will be to use a weatherproof P&S loaded with Kodak Ultramax, thanks to Javier's photos and positive review. Chris I'm thinking about one of those new W zooms for the K200d in those situations.