How long will film last before you can't convert to digital?

6 years 1 month ago #573589 by Jessy Page
Do you happen to know long film will last before it can no longer be converted to digital?  We have just acquired a bunch of old film from my grandfather, and I'm trying to figure out how long do I have before film can no longer be converted to digital? 

Thanks guys


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6 years 1 month ago #573592 by garyrhook
Emulsions age inconsistently. I'd go with "now" and get 'er done.


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6 years 1 month ago #573621 by effron
Yup on now, why would anyone want to find out the hard way?

Why so serious?
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6 years 1 month ago #573746 by Ian Stone
:agree:   did you pick up a converter yet?  


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6 years 1 month ago #573758 by Hassner
Film that was developed according to the standards (like washing in constant flowing water for 20 minutes) will last for many years. I have seen negatives of 60+ years in great shape.

But I have seen negatives of about 10 years old that showed signs of retardation.


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6 years 1 month ago #573855 by Prago
Get yourself a wolverine film to digital converter

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6 years 1 month ago #573881 by Jessy Page
Thanks guys.


Thanks for the tip on the converter too! 


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