Cold store Polaroid film??

pbryld

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• Aug 19, 2011

• #1

I have some Image/Spectra, 100-type and PX-70 film that I would like to store the best way possible. The I/S and 100-type film is expired a couple of years ago.

Is 7°C in a fridge too low a temperature? Does it damage the batteries? Should I be worried about moisture?

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

ann

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• Aug 19, 2011

• #2

Don't freeze.

Fridge is fine, but not the freezer.saran wrap and then zip lock bag will help. Be sure to bring to room temp before using.

 

xya

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• Aug 19, 2011

• #3

it seems as if fridge (not too cold) is o.k., but a nice dark cellar that doesn't exceed 15° is fine as well. I store all my material in a separate fridge in a cellar and I switch it on if and when temperature exceeds 15°. I have a fridge which extracts humidity. avoiding humidity is necessary indeed.

 

frontdrive34

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• Aug 22, 2011

• #4

I keep all mine in the fridge which runs at 4C. I don't stand the boxes on their ends though in case the chemicals become uneven. That may never happen but its my 'just in case" attitude!