Hi, I'm puzzled by a batch of expired Kodak EPP 100 slide film I bought off eBay recently. After development, they turn entirely clear without any images. I have used tons of expired film, both B&W and color, slide and negatives. Even super expired film can produce images, albeit grainy, has base fog, losing sensitivity, has strong color cast, etc etc. This is the first time I got absolutely nothing from a roll of expired slide film. They are all sealed and have expiration date of 2006. Have you ever experienced this? Any possible reasons? I still have 7 rolls left and it will be a shame to waste all of them.
I ruled out the camera issue or the development issue because
- I used the same Rolleiflex 2.8C (most trusted mechanically) for two rolls of film: one Ektar 100 turns out great, but EPPP100 turns out nothing
- I developed two rolls of film in one tank (Unicolor Rapid E6 kit): the Velvia 50 turns out fine, but EPP 100 turns out nothing
- I developed yet another two rolls of film in one tank again (Tetenol Colortec E6 kit, fresh): the Fuji Provia 100F turns out great, but EPP100 turns out nothing. See below image: top is Provia 100F, bottom is EPP100
Some film packaging images. Expiration date 2006, all sealed, never opened.
I ruled out the camera issue or the development issue because
- I used the same Rolleiflex 2.8C (most trusted mechanically) for two rolls of film: one Ektar 100 turns out great, but EPPP100 turns out nothing
- I developed two rolls of film in one tank (Unicolor Rapid E6 kit): the Velvia 50 turns out fine, but EPP 100 turns out nothing
- I developed yet another two rolls of film in one tank again (Tetenol Colortec E6 kit, fresh): the Fuji Provia 100F turns out great, but EPP100 turns out nothing. See below image: top is Provia 100F, bottom is EPP100
Some film packaging images. Expiration date 2006, all sealed, never opened.