Old Orwo B/W film

[john341]

Hi all..received a new old Rolleicord 1 yesterday and it contains a roll of exposed Orwo b/w film rated 80 asa. I thought I might put it through some Rodinal - any suggestions re development and the age of the film? I feel a bit uneasy developing somone elses memories....but it could be of interest. Camera came from Dresden Thanks for any advice

 

[Tom A]

Figure out that the camera/film has not been stored optimally (who freezes a camera?). I would try Rodinal 1:50 for 7-8min with gentle agitation. Be prepared to fight to get it on the developing reel. After a decade or so - the film is going to insist on staying tightly rolled up.

 

[john341]

Orwob/w

Orwob/w

Thanks for the advice - will give it a go. Yes, I am expecting that the film will want to roll into a ball