Wanted to see if it was still capable of producing decent images...
Why as us? Just develop one sheet and find out. Much depends on how it was stored.
There is a reason film manufacturers put expiration dates on film packages. But who knows, maybe you'll get something interesting.
Andrew,
Does this remind you of your classroom?Tell everyone it will be on the exam!
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Watch the video and find out... it's SHORT!
I am glad this particular box of expired Panatomic-X worked out for you. Do you have a particular project in mind for the sheets of film remaining after your experiment?
I should:
1) try the box of 1948 vintage AZO postcard paper I have; and
2) if it still has some life, let you have a crack at it too![]()
It's worth noting that Kodak discontinued Panatomic-X sheet film in the early '70s, long before TMX was even dreamed of. I've never seen it until now, and I've been in photography for 50 years- along with being born and raised in Rochester. Live and learn- glad that you have usable results.
1963 was a good year for Panatomic-X.
35mm expired 3/1963, developed in Rodinal 1:50, exposed at ISO 12.
1955 Chevrolet Truck by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr
Same film developed in HC-110 dilution B.
Rez Dogs vs Bull Snake by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr
Same film developed in beer.
Downtown LA by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr
More expired Panatomic-X
Expired Panatomic-X
...and 1963 was a great year because... it was the year I was born![]()
We are both turning six zero this year![]()
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I've never liked T-Max films. I kinda wish Kodak would go back to making Pan-X though I know that will never happen. I've always been impressed by the rich tonality of Pan-X. I mean look at Bryan's images above. Gorgeous! To me T-Max always looks flat and lifeless. No depth to the images.
I've never liked T-Max films.
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