Forte Pan 200 from Dated 1995- Still usable?

[braxus]

I'm wondering if some 4x5 sheets of Fortepan 200 with an expirey date of 1995 would still be usable? Its been refridgerated the whole time, but I honestly don't know how stable this film is with age. Anyone comment?

 

[RobC]

try it and see.

 

[braxus]

I would if I could, but I don't really have the film in my hands at this time.

 

[railwayman3]

I'd (obviously) try it and see, but that would be in the full expectation that it would be usable, with nothing worse than maybe a tiny tweak in exposure and/or development.

B&W film can be amazingly long-lasting, particularly if it's been refrigerated (and, perhaps even more importantly, kept sealed and dry in the fridge).

 

[Jesper]

It all depends on how it has been stored. There is no quick answer, you have to test it.

 

[removed account4]

most likely it is still OK, maybe shoot it at 50 or 75 instead of 200...
some say 1 stop / 10 yuears expired ...
have fun !
john

 

[Xmas]

I'd use a log fog developer for the first dark slide I would be more confident if it had been in a temperate climate house instead of a fridge.

Any condensation and you have a solid block...