I managed to pick myself up a Polaroid back for my Hasselblad. It is loaded with a 10 pack of fuji FP100 film. I have only used three shots and probably wont use the rest for a good few months. The rest of the pack cannot be removed from the back so can i just store the complete thing in the fridge or not to keep the film fresh?
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Can i store a Polaroid back loaded with film in the fridge?
- Thread starter Deano
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amoebahydra
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It depends on how long you store it there, the caustic jelly use for film development will eventually dried and render the film useless.
mikej
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Hi, Deano - according to the Fuji Datasheet for this film, here are the storage recommendations:
“For long-term storage, keep film in a refrigerator [at a temperature below 10 degrees C (50 degrees F)]. Place opened filmpacks into polyethylene or vinyl bags before refrigerating them.
After removing film from a refrigerator, you should wait (at least 12 hours) for it to reach room temperature before opening it. If you open the film while it is stil cold, it may be adversely affected by condensation.”
So, it seems that you should put your entire back into a large freezer Zip-Loc bag or equivalent before refrigerating. Once you remove it, wait before opening to ensure everything is back to room temp. You probably still want to shoot the film before the expiration date, regardless of the storage.
Cheers,
Mike