Is My Unexposed Film Any Good
Jun 30, 2019 20:41:18 #
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I found 8 rolls of unused film in an old camera bag. The film has to be at least 10 yrs. old. It has been on a shelf in the closet @ room temp all of this time.
Should I try it or not waste my time and toss it?
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I found 8 rolls of unused film in an old camera bag. The film has to be at least 10 yrs. old. It has been on a shelf in the closet @ room temp all of this time.
Should I try it or not waste my time and toss it?
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Jun 30, 2019 20:52:07 #
I've developed old film with good results. Skip the prints and get them as jpeg on CD to save a few dollars.
Jun 30, 2019 21:28:35 #
I've got lots of old 120 roll film. But I keep mine in a freezer. Stored in a closet for 10 years? I would probably toss it. Or expose one roll and have it developed as a test.
Jun 30, 2019 21:45:15 #
You didn’t mention the type, but I’d certainly toss it if it was color. New film is not that expensive and why compromise precious shots with likely faded dyes. Now if it had been kept refrigerated, that would be a different story. Just my personal opinion.
Jul 1, 2019 04:39:07 #
From my experience, if the film is either black & white or C-41 and below 800 ASA, it is most likely still usable. If C-41, maybe give it an extra 1/2 to 1 stop extra exposure during shooting... with color negative film older than 10 years, it is better to slightly over-expose than under-expose to avoid greenish tinted shadows. I recommend doing one test roll first. That way you can precede with confidence.
Jul 1, 2019 05:24:52 #
If they were exposed I would have them developed but if they are unexposed I would toss them. You can sell them to some guys who love expired films.
Jul 1, 2019 06:22:01 #
The answer to almost all questions in life: "It depends". Color film likely would not be good - and Kodachrome can no longer be developed anywhere. Probably not really worth using it.
Jul 1, 2019 07:07:14 #
Jul 1, 2019 07:33:21 #
Do not throw it out! There is a whole universe of people out there that enjoy using expired film!
Jul 1, 2019 07:51:48 #
Thank you all for your replies!!
I have decided to not use the film.
Where do I sell it? E-bay?
I have decided to not use the film.
Where do I sell it? E-bay?
Jul 1, 2019 08:03:44 #
Eight rolls of old film that up to now you didn't know you had ... Do you need the few dollars you might get? My suggestion is to throw them out - you won't miss them.
Jul 1, 2019 09:03:19 #
Purple Bikerr wrote:
Thank you all for your replies!!
I have decided to not use the film.
Where do I sell it? E-bay?
I have decided to not use the film.
Where do I sell it? E-bay?
Ebay or register and post a for sale on Photrio.com. There are many guys there like to use expired films.
Jul 1, 2019 09:57:58 #
What could it hurt to shoot around your house/ neighborhood this afternoon and process, negs only for checking it out? You might like the look, it might be that all are fine. For $6.00 processing cost, you may find you have $70 of film waiting for you to shoot!
Jul 1, 2019 09:59:13 #
Jul 1, 2019 10:20:57 #
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