Old unused APS film

External Since: Jul 29, 2003 Posts: 2

I have some APS films that are still unused and still in their original
packaging, but whose expiry date (the date you have to get the film
processed by) was in January 2003. Can I still use them? What could happen
if I use them knowing that they're "outdated"? Thanks a lot!

External Since: Jul 01, 2003 Posts: 10

Sure you can use them. As film ages, the base fog increases and
sensitivity decreases. Six months past the date is not enough to
produce a discernable difference, however.

Store film in sealed plastic bags in the refrigerator or, for longer
term storage, in the freezer. It slows the aging process tremendously.
I've used film which was up to 15 years out of date that had been deep
frozen all that time, with excellent results.

If you store film in the fridge or freezer, remember to keep it in the
plastic bag after taking it out for an hour or two before using to
allow it to temperature stabilize and prevent condensation.

Godfrey

In article <yXzVa.33601$Bs1.510370@wagner.videotron.net>, Ampersand
<ampersand.DeleteThis@yourbestfriend.com> wrote:

> I have some APS films that are still unused and still in their original
> packaging, but whose expiry date (the date you have to get the film
> processed by) was in January 2003. Can I still use them? What could happen
> if I use them knowing that they're "outdated"? Thanks a lot!
>
>