Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/06/04

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Subject: [Leica] Fridge or freeze?
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Sat Jun 4 00:49:33 2005
 
> 
> 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/
Replies: Reply from creativevisions at verizon.net (Michael J Herring) ([Leica] Fridge or freeze?)
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