[LargeFormat] Re: [LargeFormat]film storage (was lighting tricks)

[Bob Younger]

I do like Verna does and load my holders (8x10) all at once, then store them
in the refrigerator until I need them. Living in the SW US we have a
substantial static problem that accompanies our lower relative humidity. I
bought a number of the ziplock anti-static bags that are used for shipping
computer equipment; they are also much stronger than plastic ZipLock bags. I
also bought some small bags of dessicant that I put in each bag. I've not
had any problems with moisture or dust since I adopted this process. For me,
when I used ziplocks, it seemed that every bit of dust for miles around
waited for me to extract the holder from the bag and magically found their
way to it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Verna Knapp" <vernak@wvi.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] lighting tricks


> I put my opened packs in zip lock bags and put them in the refrigerator
> with no problems. I squeeze out the air to some degree before sealing,
> but don't worry about it in general. No problems to report in the last
> 3 years. I also keep my loaded film holders in zip lock bags in the
> refrigerator. That way I can load them all at once, shoot when I please,
> and process after as much delay as I please. No problems to report.
>
> Verna
>
>
> > whats the deal with cooling opened packs of 4 by 5 film? does
condensation,
> > on warming, make for problems? i try not to cool film too much if its
been
> > opened but have never clarified my suspicion
>
> --
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