- Can you develop expired film?
While I'm happy to develop expired film the results may not be what you consider acceptable. If in doubt use fresh film for any important work.
That said, expired film can be extremely good if stored well and also allows for the use of no longer produced emulsions.
If in doubt add a note to your order or rolls when sending in if you think there is a possibility that your film might be damaged or has the potential to not work normally. Heat is the enemy of film so cold store it wherever possible.
If I notice any obvious defects while processing, cutting or scanning I will send you a message to warn you that something might have happened either to the film or the camera, depending on what I see.
- How should I shoot expired film?
Shoot slide / E-6 film at box speed and hope. Expect more grain, blacks to lose density (d-max) and have colour shifts to magenta.
Shoot colour negative at box speed / +1 stop or ask for a +1 push for the best results. Do Not add a stop for every decade. Expect more grain and less contrast.
Shoot monochrome film at box speed or +1 stop. Expect more prominent grain, blemishes to continuous areas and lower contrast.