Film question
 

I think this was covered before but I can't find the thread. I'm taking a basic darkroom class and I was wondering if I can still use the film that's been sitting in my closet for the last 4+ years lol I have like 10 rolls or something... But something tells me I won't be able to use it... :(

if its b/w it should be fine. needs extra push when developing. as for color, i suggest not to use it. expired color film tends to be okay if its been stored right in a freezer but not in a closet

Give it a shot. :)

It'll still work, but there may be some interesting color effects (for color film, that is). Might be worth doing anyway, just to see what happens.

umm, im guessing you guys didn't really read what he was asking?

"dark room" class is about learning exposures/color balance/filters

if you dont have film that would react the same everytime whats the point of using it to "learn" ? especially expired color film for color balancing.

B&W film should be fine. There may be some fogging or lower contrast, but it will depend on the film. Which film is it? The old style emulsions like Tri-X or HP5 should last years. Is there an expiration date on the box?

whoops. haha.
if it's for class.don't use it.
give it to us to play with =d

He wrote 'basic darkroom class.' I highly doubt basic darkroom classes teach how to print colour film.

This is what the course outline says:
"Through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience, learn the basic principles and practices of the traditional black and white darkroom . Topics include film processing, contact prints, enlargements and some print finishing techniques. Students require a 35mm (or Medium Format) film camera with manual exposure capability."

Is that mean we'll be learning to print colour film? I haven't checked the expiry date. They're all colour films, and I know for sure they're at least 3.5 years old.

No....100% that's a B&W darkroom class. Go buy yourself some B&W film and shoot a few rolls, because that's what you'll need to print in class. Some knowledge in B&W photography will maximize your prints too.

Dave Swinnard is a very good instructor who can be long winded sometimes, but very patient.

PM sent.

PM sent back :)

So, I just counted them... I got 19 rolls for FujiFilm, ISO400, that expired May 2007. What do you guys think? Useless?

And on the side note... this is a dumb question, but can I use any of my lenses I use with my DSLR with the film SLR?

Thanks.

As long as its an EF lens, and not a EF-S lens then go right ahead

Sweet! Thanks Kyle. That means the only lens I can't use is my 10-22mm wide angle. Oh well, still not bad. What do you think about the film? If it's no good, do any of you want it? I shoot mostly digital anyway, and will find out tomorrow what kind of film I need exactly, so I'll get rid of these 19 rolls.

PS. I just took a shot with it after not shooting film for so many years and I forgot how cool the shutter and the film sound :D

Can I have a couple rolls please? :D

Sure. How many do you want? They expired in 2007 so hopefully they're still ok for your purposes :D

You can also put up a notice on the corkboard at the school. Some of the full-timers might want to buy some for cross-processing.

I will reply to your PM later tonight.

Good idea Senna :)