This is true, but as kodak says, probably only important for fast films. I read an article in a magazine (not sure if a photo magazine or newsweek or something like that) that said kodak stores the huge spools of TMAX 3200 in a deep underground vault carved out of bedrock, to prevent cosmic/terrestrial radiation from getting to the film (and to keep it cool). This is before they cut it and pack it into 35mm cassettes though, so apparrently the year or two before the expiration date that it sits on store refrigerator shelves isn't much of a problem.
Still, I wouldn't hesitate to use 100 to 400 speed film that has been frozen for years, or even decades. Even the 3200 probably wouldn't be a problem except for slightly elevated FB+fog levels. Don't forget that Kodak has a vested interest in selling new film, not telling people that they can use old film that has been stored. Mike > Kodak's note: > > ..."While storage in a refrigerator or freezer can be highly beneficial, > you should not rely on it to extend film life beyond the "Develop Before" > date. This is especially important with high-speed films, which can be > fogged by cosmic and gamma radiation that is naturally present all around > us. Neither cooling nor lead-foil bags will prevent this effect...." > > See their Storage and Care of KODAK Photographic Materials > > >http://www.kodak.com/cluster/global/en/consumer/products/techInfo/e30/e30Contents.shtml#11971 -- Michael Shupe M.J.Shupe Photography Michigan Tech University www.northernlightsgallery.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
