shelf life for roll film?

Discussion in 'Art & Photography' started by knhtrdr, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. knhtrdr

    knhtrdr Active Member

    I know with the digital age and all why? but I have some film from a vacation that I never got developed at least 3 years old is it worth getting done??
     
  2. Eco Auto Clean

    Eco Auto Clean Active Member

    no clue and my searching of google came to be a complete fail...but most places if you don't like the pics or I guess if they don't develop you don't have to pay..
     
  3. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    depends on temperature. As long as it hasn't been in a hott attic or anything should be ok. And obviously if it hasn't been exposed meaning it's been in the spool.
     
  4. knhtrdr

    knhtrdr Active Member

    yeah its still on the roll and hasnt been opened since I used the film.
     
  5. flat4ever666

    flat4ever666 Member

    it should be fine as long as it hanst been over exposed to light (in the roll)
     
  6. dtredwing14

    dtredwing14 Member

    A few weeks ago I had some developed and it was fine. It went through a move and was taken 4 years ago. Had it sitting in my non air-conditioned house in Hawaii. Haha I forgot about it.
    Also ask your developer if they only charge for the ones to want to keep!
     
    Last edited: Jan 20, 2009
  7. knhtrdr

    knhtrdr Active Member

    Thanks!
     
  8. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

    What is this Film stuff you speak of??
     
  9. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    I would say get it developed -- even if the age is breaking down the negative you could end up with some photos with a neat effect. You wont know until you develop them, I do not really see how you can lose here :)
     

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