From: Walter Gilbert
I just happened to notice last night, after I sent this message,
that the Plus-X wasn't C-41 process film. I think the shop where I
bought it will process it, though.
I still don't have a dark room or supplies -- nor a tank or dark bag --
to work with, so I'll have to have all my film processed for the time
being. But, once I get to the point where I feel I can get enough good
shots with film to justify the investment, I'll probably start doing my
own development.
BTW -- I did note that the date stamp on the Plus-X box is 01/2010. I
assume that's the expiration date and not the date of manufacture. With
that in mind, I can't help wondering if it's still worth shooting. The
shop had it on a shelf, not refrigerated at all. I assume there's some
leeway with the expiration dates, but a year sounds a bit much.
Thanks for the pointers WRT the developing chemicals. I'll archive this
email for use at a later date.
I really like Plus-X as a people film in medium format. I'm pretty sure
I've got a couple of rolls of 35mm as well.
I keep out of date film in a Tupperware container in the fridge, unless
it's something I know I'm not going to get to soon, then it goes into
the freezer. If you're not going to shoot the Plus-X film soon, go ahead
and put it in the refrigerator until you're ready.
It comes out of the fridge a day or so before shooting.
But a year out of date at room temperature shouldn't be a problem,
although if I were going to shoot it I'd over-expose it slightly.
To do that on the K1000 I'd set the ISO dial to 100 and let the meter
guide me based on that ISO. I've learned when to over/under expose
compared to the meter indication in the viewfinder.
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