Re: [APML] Expired Film Replacement

[Philip Perkins <pgp@astrocruise.com>]

Hi Fred,

If there is time before the TSP I would suggest testing the PJ400.  If you 
have an existing image of something shot on fresh film, shoot it again 
using the PJ400.  Best of all would be to re-shoot a deep space 
object.  But it doesn't have to be - you could re-shoot a daylight object, 
preferably one with plenty of colours.  Compare the base density of the 
negatives to check for fogging, then check the colours to see if they are 
equally vibrant and accurate as before.

I'm in the same boat as you - only shot negative film for 35mm, but I've 
lost track since moving to medium format.  The films I've been hearing 
about are Supra 400, Royal Gold 200 and 400.  But I don't know what's 
changed recently and what still works.  I'm sure someone with current 
experience will help here.
--Philip

At 10:51 12/05/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>With the recent thread on expired film I am reluctant to spend a week at the
>Texas Star Party for naught.  I have a stash of PJ-400 in the freezer.
>Unfortunately the expiration date is all in 2001.  Some in March, some in
>May, and some in July.
>
>Question is, what is the current crop of acceptable color print film to
>shoot all manner of things.  Film will be unhypered.  I do not shoot slide
>film.  I will be shooting piggy back with an F2 and 180mm ED lens.  Also
>prime focus with a Vixen 4" ED at f/6.5, 650mm focal length.
>
>Thanks all,
>
>Fred Lusen


Philip Perkins
<pgp@astrocruise.com>
Wiltshire UK & Luberon France
http://www.astrocruise.com

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