What to do with expired Fuji Acros

**jermaineB** · 10-Jul-2012, 18:59

I recently found a box of Acros in my car after cleaning it well that I'd forgotten about. It expired October 2011, but I'm sure it sat in the car during some hot months. I'm wondering if I should attempt to experiment with it or is it pretty much junk now?

**Leigh** · 10-Jul-2012, 19:03

Acros should be good for several years after the expiration date, even if hot.

I would certainly shoot and develop normally, although not for anything critical until I'd verified its condition.

I had a few boxes of Fuji chromes that were forgotten in the car for about a year, and they were still fine.

- Leigh

**vinny** · 10-Jul-2012, 19:18

mail it to me, buy more because it's good for the economy.

**David Schaller** · 10-Jul-2012, 19:22

Shoot it. I just shot some expired QLs, and they were fine.
Dave

**jermaineB** · 11-Jul-2012, 10:30

Thanks. I'm gonna shoot some this weekend! It'll also be my first time developing 4x5 sheets as well

**Leigh** · 11-Jul-2012, 10:54

If I may suggest...

Combining two unknowns in one experiment is a recipe for disaster/confusion/frustration.

I would suggest you perfect your development technique using some inexpensive but known good in-date film,
then experiment with your out-of-date Acros.

Better yet, shoot some new in-date Acros (B&H sells it), then shoot the old stuff for comparison.

- Leigh