Developing Old Exposed E-6

[Neil Kelly]

Hi all,

My partner recently came into possession of a number of cameras following her fathers passing, one of which is a Lubitel 166 Universal. When we opened it up, we discovered a roll of (assuming exposed) Kodak EC-120 film. We unfortunately have no idea when this was exposed, as he passed away a number of years ago. Is it likely to be worthwhile trying to develop it? The camera has been left in an attic and various places for years, so it hasn't been stored particularly well. She doesn't have a lot of her fathers effects so I thought it would be nice if I was able to show her some of her dad's photos. I've attached a couple of photos to see if any of you boffins would be able to give a date range on the packaging, and to show how it was stored. I'm in the UK, and would have to post it out for processing - what special treatment should I specify? I have only ever worked with 35 mm to date, but I do now have this camera to have a play with!

Really appreciate any help/insight

 

[trendland]

Hi all,

My partner recently came into possession of a number of cameras following her fathers passing, one of which is a Lubitel 166 Universal. When we opened it up, we discovered a roll of (assuming exposed) Kodak EC-120 film. We unfortunately have no idea when this was exposed, as he passed away a number of years ago. Is it likely to be worthwhile trying to develop it? The camera has been left in an attic and various places for years, so it hasn't been stored particularly well. She doesn't have a lot of her fathers effects so I thought it would be nice if I was able to show her some of her dad's photos. I've attached a couple of photos to see if any of you boffins would be able to give a date range on the packaging, and to show how it was stored. I'm in the UK, and would have to post it out for processing - what special treatment should I specify? I have only ever worked with 35 mm to date, but I do now have this camera to have a play with!

Really appreciate any help/insight

Well - If you HAVE to use a comercial
lab you don't will have lots of options.
My recomandation would be : Ask about
PUSH 1 alternative request PUSH 2.

Hope that will help.

Bon Chance

 

[MattKing]

If it was me, I would call up my E6 lab by telephone and ask for their advice.

 

[Harry Stevens]

There are a few people on Ebay UK that develop E6 slide film, contact them and see what they advice.
I have a 20 year old exposed E6 35mm canister in the fridge. I should take my own advice

 

[trendland]

If it was me, I would call up my E6 lab by telephone and ask for their advice.

If I would call some labs I know they would ask : Tell us what is E6? ???.

with regards

 

[Neil Kelly]

If it was me, I would call up my E6 lab by telephone and ask for their advice.

Fair enough, I'll give Ag PhotoLab a call on Monday - thanks for the advice all I'll post a reply here with what they say in case anyone else is in the same boat in the future!