[niforpix]

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... :(

[on]

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

[K-Dub]

Give it a shot. :)

[Soundy]

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.

[on]

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.

[Senna4ever]

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?

[K-Dub]

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

[Senna4ever]

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

[niforpix]

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.

[Senna4ever]

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.

[niforpix]

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.

[77civic1200]

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

[niforpix]

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

[K-Dub]

Can I have a couple rolls please? :D

[niforpix]

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

[Senna4ever]

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.

[niforpix]

Good idea Senna :)