Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Don't you just hate when that happens! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark@rabinergroup.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 3:49 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Fridge or freeze? > >> >> Yes, with a caveat. Freezing does stop the chemical deterioration >> for all purposes. However, believe it or not, cosmic rays can still >> penetrate even lead-foil wrapped film. So after 10-20 years, the base >> fog on the film will gradually creep up and up and you'll get less >> and less contrast. So you should use film within 10 years although >> it'll affect fast film much more quickly than slow film >> >> Karen > > > Well if it isn't one thing it's another! > A Cosmic ray can ruin your day! > :) > > Mark Rabiner > Photography > Portland Oregon > http://rabinergroup.com/ > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 371 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now!