Has anyone tried expired K40?

[Levi]

I have some K40 from 1975 that has not been refridgerated. How will it turn out when I get it processed?

Thanks,
Levi

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[This message has been edited by Levi (edited October 06, 2001).]

[Frameline]

Twenty six year old K40-wow! Well,if it has not irreversibly 'formed' itself in the cartridge due to varying ambient temperatures etc. it just may be O.K. However,and this is a biggy:by now the film speed will have reduced somewhat and the colour dyes may well have become unstable.Finally,I'm uncertain on this one-Kodak might also have altered their processing slightly during the intervening period,this is what happened when the old K25 was phased out on Standard8.However,under certain circumstances B&W developing was possible on the old emulsion.
Very much a 'grey' area this one.
Best of luck.
Old Uncle Barry
UK

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[gldn51]

I recentlty found some K40 at a garage sale that was dated 1978. The result was color that looked washed out but interesting. A very slight magenta cast and almost, at times looked like I had used a diffusing filter. Film looked old as there were some scratches and lines. I wish I had more of it.

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[Scott Spears]

<<I recentlty found some K40 at a garage sale that was dated 1978. The result was color that looked washed out but interesting. A very slight magenta cast and almost, at times looked like I had used a diffusing filter. Film looked old as there were some scratches and lines. I wish I had more of it.>>

I know how you can get some more. But some new film and store it in your garage for 23 years. Then shoot away.

Scott

P.S. Sorry I couldn't resist.

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[Mikko]

What if I keep the film in very warm place for few days? What happends to the colors?

M

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[miguelito]

I had a few rolls of expired kodachrome.
They had expired in June of 1994 and I shot
them last summer in 2000. I noticed while
shooting the first of the expired rolls
that the film had a slight green cast to it.
For the rest of the rolls I used a Tiffen 812 warming filter and it
took care of the green cast enough so the
film looked "normal". Not bad for 6 year
old expired film.


Miguelito (michael)

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[Nigel]

I have bought out-of-date film because I like the way it looks at times. My results have always seemed to have a redish hue to the film that I think looks great. Good Luck

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[wyatt]

I just shot a 5+ old roll of K40 and I swear it looked almost brand new. The subject was an American flag and the blues and reds were near perfect! I think it depends on how it was stored. I believe this roll was frozen. Sorry I can't be more accurate but I have over 100 rolls that I have purchased from many sources. Even if in the freezer you still are rolling the dice in my opinion! Good luck. Wyatt

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