----- Original Message ----- From: Collin Brendemuehl Subject: Re: Why I Love the APS Format
> Actually, as I've learned recently from Creative Memories > (for whom my wife is now a consultant), > APS film uses a different base than standard neg film. > The net result is that APS negs are designed to outlast > all other types of film. > > Is there anyone out there with more information regarding > this feature of APS? The base is polyethylene, or some such. It should last well into the mext millenia. Unfortunately, the problem with film is not the base, but the emulsion. In this, APS is much the same as other films. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
