AboutBarrie Tumbridge Expertise I can answer question on most aspects of photography, conventional film and digital, including Photoshop techniques. I have over 30 years experience in portrait photography, including studio, and digital landscape photography. I teach photography both one on one and on the internet. I am a past President of the Master Photographers Association.
Experience Portraits and Landscape photography Photoshop
Organizations None
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science Degree
Awards and Honors Several awards for portraiture from Kodak including a Gold Award for excellence
Question Recently my father past away,while going though his stuff I came across some unprocessed 35mm film that is about 40 years old.Is there a chance that it can still be processed? If so who do you recommend.
Regards,Blake
Answer Hi Blake,
You don't say if the film is colour or black and white but the problem is similar. If it is black and white there may be a chance that it could be done, colour is less likely.
There is such a think called latent image, which means that the emulsion on the film (this is the light sensitive coating) will have started to degrade and will depend on where the camera has been kept and the variation in temperature over the years.
I don't know if you are in Britain or USA. The best thing is to take it to a good camera shop, that is one which is staffed by individuals who know what they are doing, not that easy to find. Tell them the problem and see what they say.
It is always worth a try but don't be too disappointed if the results are not so good.
