AboutSteve Pearson Expertise Try me for 35mm or darkroom issues. I am a professional photographer in Australia. I work solely in 35mm digital format, after 35 years of colour and monochrome film in many formats. I have darkroom experience and for many years belonged to my local camera club. I conduct photography workshops around the state on any and most subjects relating to photography and often judge photography exhibitions and competitions.
Experience I hold a Diploma of Applied Science in Forensic Investigation, with part of my studies involving photography. I spend most days with a camera and am into digital photography in a big way. I was given my first camera in 1965 and have not been without one since. I spent nearly 20 years as a forensic investigator with my state Police Force, and since retiring a couple of years ago have concentrated on commercial photography - especially weddings.
Expert: Steve Pearson Date: 8/31/2007 Subject: 35 ml film
Question I have film that I've had in a plastic bag in the refridg dated 2001,2002, etc. None have been opened. Is it still any good or should I toss it?
Thank you.
Answer Hi JOyce.
My experience has shown that refrigerated film will keep indefinately. Run a film through your camera as a test to see what results you get. Importantly though, before you load the film into your camera, once you take it out of the fridge let it sit for some hours to come up to room temperature. When I used film (I'm full-on digital now) and I took film from the fridge, I would do it the night before. That way it sat all night in the house and through the rest of the day before I needed it. The main reason for doing this is to avoid condensation in the canister, on the film and subsequently in your camera. Don't even open the film carton until you are ready to load it. Cheers. Steve P
