Film conservation

[marcbcn]

Hello (sorry for my English, I'm learning 🙁 )

I would like to know what are the best conditions to conserve the film (Portra 160NC). I've read in the film box that the temperature recommended for storage is 55ºF /13ºC ... but my fridge have 42ºF/6ºC configurated.

My question is: what do you recommend , storage in my fridge at 42ºF/6ºC or keept the film at room temperature?

Thank you.

 

[Steve Bellayr]

I keep all my film stored in the freezer/refrigerator. This depends on how much of the film I have and how much I intend to use. I keep a few rolls next to the camera. Unthawing the film takes about 30 minutes. Film can be frozen & thawed continually without damage. I have the film stored in the plastic containers and separated in Ziploc bags by color and speed and size. If you google the net you will get more detailed info.

 

[Chuck Albertson]

Keep it in the fridge, but let it warm up for an hour or two before you open the packaging.

 

[Ronald M]

For decades, 20 rolls frozen, 2 in the frig at any temp. Put in your trouser pocket to warm before letting air get to it if you in a hurry.

 

[jamesdfloyd]

My storage method is similar to Steve Bellayr's - sorted by type, ziplock bags and then into a sealed plastic storage containers, stored in freezer for long-term storage. I keep several of the shorted dated rolls in the same condition in my vegetable drawer of refrigerator. When I know I am going to use some of the film I let it thaw overnight on my kitchen counter.