RE: [Leica] cold film

["Bergman, Mark A." <mabergm@nppd.com>]

Yes, until film is developed the chemical activity remains unchanged.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Dan Honemann [mailto:ddh@home.com]
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 1:47 PM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: RE: [Leica] cold film


There seems to be some confusion here since my original question: I'm asking
if it makes sense to store _exposed_ film in the fridge (or freezer) if you
know that you won't be able to process it for some time.  Do the same rules
apply to exposed film as to unexposed film?

Dan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Bergman,
> Mark A.
> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 1:22 PM
> To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us'
> Subject: RE: [Leica] cold film
> Importance: Low
>
>
> Or leave it in unopened in the original packaging.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: chucko@siteconnect.com [mailto:chucko@siteconnect.com]
>
>
> Only thing I would add is that, if you're in some high-humidity location,
> try to dehumidify the film before you toss it in the fridge.
> Condensation is
> not good for most film stocks. Either seal it in a bag with one of those
> silicon pucks that Light Impressions sells, or leave it out overnight in a
> room that has decent air conditioning.
>
> Chuck Albertson
> Seattle, Wash.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sal DiMarco,Jr." <sdmp007@pressroom.com>
> To: <ddh@home.com>
> Cc: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 5:12 AM
> Subject: [Leica] cold film
>
>
> > Dan,
> >     Putting your film in the refrigerator, NOT repeat NOT the Freezer
> would
> > be OK. You probably won't do any damage to it by leaving it out either
> 80-90
> > degrees isn't that hot for most modern films.
> > Cheers,
> > Sal DiMarco, Jr.
> >
> >
> >