Originally Posted by
Richard Johnson
I wouldn't freeze film, I'd use it. If I had so much that I couldn't use it all within the next two years then I'd sell it and save the money.
That's a nice thought, in theory, but there are many of us who enjoy using (now discontinued) emulsions, especially with color. I know I sure do(E100G and 160VC in particular!)
Buying film steadily throughout the future is the only way to prolong the market for film manufacturers. By hoarding old film, you're only hastening film's demise.
Yes, and I intend to participate in (future) custom orders in order to do exactly that, further the promotion and sale of wonderful emulsions, especially color films like Ektar 100 and Portra 400.
Besides color processing labs are becoming rare so unless you are also stocking up on processing chemistry and prepared to do it all yourself, what's the point?
Yes, good labs are becoming more scarce. No question about that. But with mail-order processing(at least here in the USA), it's easy-peasy to send out to a lab across the country, or just across town. I would much prefer to DIY, but since a (color) home darkroom isn't possible for many, sending out to a reputable lab(and there are quite a few really good ones around the country) for processing isn't super hard.
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