VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

I decided to experiment a little :)

I have dozens of rolls of expired 35mm film in my film fridge, some that has been cold stored since purchase, others not so much. I decided to run a roll through my recently repaired and CLA'd Nikon F5. It was one of my oldest rolls... a 24 exposure roll of "Finast Supermarkets" 200 ASA 35mm Color Film that expired in Dec, 1999. I had it developed at a local photography shop. An interesting outcome... the colors were much better than I expected, and the exposure seemed relatively right on (I overexposed each frame a bit). Unfortunately, on several exposures the fogging was really bad which made those shots unusable. I did, however, get a few decent shots out of it. These were shot at Prospect Park in Providence, RI during a recent photo walk that I attended with a meetup group that I belong to.

Constructive critiques appreciated. This is my first foray into expired film shooting.

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CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Over exposing is the key for expired film, like +1 stop or more. The colors can be a mess, particularly color tints. Just use your digital editor to work on the scanned files.

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

Color film has a "warmth" to it that digital lacks.

Its like listing to a "old fashion" tube powered stereo sound system playing vinyl records vs a "non tuber" system playing CD's.

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

I generally overexposed 1 stop for all the frames, but there was not a consistent outcome. I guess that's the joy of using this type of film. :)

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

I agree! I really like the "feel" of film but I also really enjoy the immediate gratification of digital.

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

You have that one nailed Matt !

photosbytw Loc: Blue Ridge Mountains

Matt, does that make you a "di-gi-ott".........he posted teasingly.........

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

Thanks donrent!

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

Lol... i have been called many things in my time on earth... but have to admit thats a new one ;)

Richard Spencer Loc: Evansville, Indiana

I once inherited a supply of Kodak Portrait printing paper that had been expired for 46 years. Decided to try it instead of throwing away. Best printing paper I have ever used.

Mary Kelley Loc: San Diego, CA

I too loved film cameras & Kodak films but now love the convenience of digital photography.
I especially liked the 2nd photo--of the dog.

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

The dog...she was a hit with all of us on the photo walk. We literally had to take turns photographing her ;)