I have a couple of ISO 800 rolls in my fridge. The develop-by date is 06/06, and I'm planning to use them on 09/06.
What's the life span of a roll after it's official expiration date?
2006-08-22 03:01:41 · 5 answers · asked by Bicho 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Actually, they're not just the rolls; they're disposable cameras loaded with 800 film. Disposables are not so easy to get with that film speed here in Mexico, that's why I don't just throw them out and buy more (like someone suggested).
2006-08-22 04:16:43 · update #1
If you have been faithful and kept them in the fridge all this time, they should still be good, especially if its Fuji or Kodak. They have very stable chemistry and it should be fine. Just be sure that you get them developed right away (within 10 days of exposure). Also if it is B&W film, it should be good for some time to come. I had a roll of Fuji B&W in the fridge that was like 3 years out of date and it worked fine. Just be aware that the film goes downhill rapidly after its been exposed and thats why old film is tricky. Just get it developed right away and you should be good to go.
BTW; Sarge is absolutly right about cold film... BE SURE that it is room temp before using as it will jam, also the condensation will ruin your camera, film, all moving parts, electronics etc... if you dont let it warm up.
2006-08-22 03:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by paintmonkey61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have kept them in your refrigerator they should still be good if they're only 3 months past the expiration date (can be good for as long as a year past the expiration date if you put them in the refrigerator right after you buy them). Just remember to give them at least 24 hours to get up to room temperature before loading them in your camera or else you could ruin your film AND your camera -- cold film is notorious for jamming cameras.
2006-08-22 03:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just used a roll that was a year or 2 past the date, and the pics came out fine. I don't know what the threshold is precisely, but I'm sure your roll should be fine to use.
2006-08-22 03:09:21 · answer #3 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom has gone to develop wedding pictures after the couple got divorced. Those turn out pretty bad (we're talking IN THE CAMERA for three years) but I think three months should be okay.
2006-08-22 03:09:30 · answer #4 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be so mean.
Toss it out and buy new stock.
You run the risk of your pictures having a green cast.
It's just not worth it no matter what anyone says to the contrary.
2006-08-22 04:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by dougie boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋