2006-12-08 23:15:14 · 3 answers · asked by the_dude 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
How long film stock lasts depends upon the conditions the film is stored in. For example I have film which has been in a humidity controlled freezer which has allowed me to safely stockpile and store film some of which have an expiration date of 1968. As far as the quality of the film after being stored for such a long time, as long as I let the film reach room temperature, the film exposes and develops just like it was new. On the other hand if the film has been stored outside and has been exposed to wide temperature variations and humidity, it probably wont last much more than the expiration date.
2006-12-09 02:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by wackywallwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unprocessed film has an expiration date printed on the box... Processed color negatives are good for about 20 years, and B&W negatives are good for about 80 years. The life span is dependent upon storage conditions. Any extreme hot or cold is not good!
If you are planning on buying old film stock to use, just don't! Film formulas are updated/improved on a regular basis. It's like buying old ammunition....You never know which bullet you are going to need the most!
2006-12-09 02:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by john_e_29212 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to add: unexposed film lasts much shorter, and the best simple storage solution is to put it in the refrigerator.
2006-12-10 22:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by binba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋