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I have and do use a lot of out of date film with variable success. These have been of various ages (up 30 years out of date), identity and often from unknown storage conditions. I don't think I would ever actually pay for them unless they were relevantly recently out of date or use it for something that mattered i.e. prior expectations from others. Equally I could not turn down the offer of b&w film.
I mostly take and print photographs for my own enjoyment and interest and if a film doesn't come out, I may be disappointed but there is always the next photograph. I miss far more opportunities by not carrying spare film, haven't got a camera with me or some other reason for not wanting to take photographs (eg the four finger discount). Mike |
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Most black & white film will go a couple of years beyond it's use-by date but it does depend how it's stored. Usually slower films last longer than fast ones (but take note of the comments about PanF). I found a roll of AgfaPan 25 that was about 20 years OOD in the bottom of an old camera bag when I was having a clear-out a couple of years ago. It was a lovely film and I miss it. I took a gamble and shot and developed is as normal and it was absolutely fine. In the same bag was a roll of HP5+. I shot it to test an old camera and it was fogged beyond printability. It had reacted with the backing paper and was mottled. I really wouldn't waste money on really old film. £3.50 a roll is taking the proverbial IMO!
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Over the years I have had failure with fresh film because I have messed up development the back of the camera came open the list of stupid things go's on. Yes you are right I would be miffed for about two minutes and then move on. I am not the sort of person that dwells on things that go wrong. I take note and try not to do it again. Which is not always possible especially when a hammer is involved
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Mike Last edited by MikeHeller; 6th February 2021 at 10:07 AM. |
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Well I never! I used to buy all my film from them perhaps 20+ years ago and had completely forgotten about them. It is good to see they are still in business. I may start using them again, they used to be arguably the cheapest in the trade.
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