DeeCee3
Established
I came across two rolls of slide film which had been stored (and forgotten) in a desk drawer. One is Kodak Elite Chrome 200, the other is Fuji Provia 100. Both had a suggested "use by" date of 2003 on the box. While not refrigerated neither roll was subject to temperature swings or light or heat.
I'm leaving on a week's holiday tomorrow and would really prefer to shoot slide film as I find it easier and simpler to scan. Trouble is, I've already laid in a supply of Fujicolor.
Anyone care to venture some speculation on how badly age may affect the slide film? And should I cut the ISO/ASA rating or leave it at the nominal 200/100 when I shoot?
Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
dc3
I'm leaving on a week's holiday tomorrow and would really prefer to shoot slide film as I find it easier and simpler to scan. Trouble is, I've already laid in a supply of Fujicolor.
Anyone care to venture some speculation on how badly age may affect the slide film? And should I cut the ISO/ASA rating or leave it at the nominal 200/100 when I shoot?
Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
dc3
bobomoon
Established
I would wager that there while there won't be a speed loss, there will be a color shift.
venchka
Veteran
I've used older film recently without problems. I wouldn't hesitate to use the film. I wouldn't use it for anything critical, like a once in a lifetime situation.
Pablito
coco frío
bobomoon is correct. color shift for sure and it may look muddy. don't use it unless you don't care how the photos come out. this is 4 years outdated...and it's slide film
Hope you enjoy your vacation! And part of that enjoyment will come from not having problems with outdated film. I suggest you take only fresh film, and reserve the outdated for local use... and even then it's wise to see how the first outdated roll comes out before using a second one!
I'm remembering an overseas vacation six years ago when I took along some outdated Kodak 1000 color neg film. Big mistake; grainy, loss of speed, shift in colors... But I did arrange processing while we were there and caught the problem after a few rolls. It was bad enough that I just discarded all the rest of that batch of film.
I'm remembering an overseas vacation six years ago when I took along some outdated Kodak 1000 color neg film. Big mistake; grainy, loss of speed, shift in colors... But I did arrange processing while we were there and caught the problem after a few rolls. It was bad enough that I just discarded all the rest of that batch of film.