film temp

[nomav6]

I know your supposed to keep your film at a cool temp. but no one has ever really broke it down for me why, so I thought if I was going to get a good break down it would be here.
Thanks

 

[out_of_focus]

Basically, just stick it in your refrigerator and it'll stay nice and cool. OK, you want a more detailed answer? According to the Velvia 50 datasheet, you should keep your film below 59 degrees fahrenheit (15C) for short term storage and below 32 degrees fahrenheit (0C) for long term. The reason, (quoted directly from the Velvia datasheet): "Storing exposed or unexposed film under hot and humid conditions may adversely affect the speed, color balance, and physical properties of the film."

Don't take my word for it, the PDF is here: http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/bin/RVP100FAF3-148E_1.pdf

Or if you prefer a Kodak film:
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/prof...4017.jhtml?id=0.1.18.14.23.16.14&lc=en#sthand

 

[nomav6]

yea, I always keep mine in the refrigerator I just didn't know why. thanks

 

[ksmattfish]

Ask a chemist if you want the technical answer, but I think it's just that it "ages" faster at warmer temps than cooler temps.