Help, Velvia 100, out of date since May 2005

rfshootist

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• Jun 17, 2006

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Hi ,

while preparing the film supply for a one week holiday trip starting tomorrow
I found 3 rolls 120 Velvia 100, outdated since May 2005 ! Aarrrghh !!

They slept in the fridge at 6°C all their life, but not in the freezer !

Has anybody any experiences with such stuff ? The question is NOT if they are affected in any way, rather are they are still good enuff for some holiday shots ?

Thanks in advance !

bertram

 

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• Jun 17, 2006

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Yes.

Enjoy your holiday.

 

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Pinholemaster said:

Yes.

Enjoy your holiday.

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Tante grazie ! Tho they never had been out of the fridge I wasn't sure if the 6°C would be low enuff .

Regards,

bertram

 

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Non c'è di che. Prego.

At that temp I think a year out of date for holiday snaps is fine. I won't do a paying job with those rolls. It's when you get to the 3 to 5 year mark that colors get tired.

 

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I just recently used some of my Velvia 50 that has beenin the fridge since 1999 and it developed perfect and showed correct color rendition, so I would not worry at all.

Have a great Holiday.

R.

 

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i've started shooting velveeta 50 that has been in a luke warm basement for the past few years.

i've quite enjoyed the results

have fun on your holiday!

-john

 

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It is still good enough for professional use. Have fun and don't worry about your film.

 

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You're panicing? , how bout I trade you that roll of Velvia 100, for some of my rolls of ektachrome EPD (50speed I think) that expired sometimes in the 80s and wasnt refrigerated.

 

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• Jun 17, 2006

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rfshootist said:

Hi ,

The question is NOT if they are affected in any way, rather are they are still good enuff for some holiday shots ?

bertram

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Yes!

 

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• Jun 17, 2006

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Send them to me and i will test them for you.