Re: [APML] Question re efficient use of film vs Quality

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/22/03 9:07:56 AM, stuart.j.heggie@sympatico.ca writes:

>Okay - this one has been nagging for a while - I have been diligently 
>using the entire roll of film before processing (especially given the 
>end of Supra 400). I sometimes take months to get through a roll and 
>most of the folks on this list are publishing shots they took in the 
>past few days. Am I losing quality delaying processing? I just hate to
>
>waste film (Scottish upbringing being part of the problem).
>
>I have two nights of hopefully great pics on a fresh roll -should I 
>process it or wait for another week or two in case the new moon presents
>
>further opps? Or just finish the roll whenever as it doesn't hurt to 
>keep it in the camera.
>
>Help?
>
>Stuart

Stuart:
In general, keeping film "in the camera" for a long time doesn't hurt the 
film if not subjected to hot conditions.

BUT......film is probably the cheapest part of the astrophotography process.
I think it's important to see my results as soon as possible for at least two 
reasons, the first being the gratification of seeing that everthing worked 
properly and the second, seeing that something didn't work properly. In the case 
of the latter, I can correct the problem before ruining anymore film.

Instead of keeping your rolls of film in 36 exposure lengths, you can get 
reloadable cassettes and cut down the length to 12 or 18 exposures. This requires 
a darkroom or changing bag but is not all that difficult.

Kent Kirkley

  
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