paul_mchale Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I just bought a Univex A bakelite camera off ebay. The shutter works well, and to my suprise there is still film inside. I've read on the net that the film this camera took is Number 00, a size that was only made for Univex cameras. There have been 3 pictures taken with the film inside. I am wondering if I can take the rest of the pictures on the roll. Is the film too old? I think the film was made into the early 50's. So the film is anywhere between 50 and 75 yrs old. Thanks- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslan_ivo Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 It depends a lot on the conditions in which it was stored. If it was kept totally cool, then just maybe. The film backing cracks and falls apart, the silver halide crystals become unreactive and fog up etc. But hey, doesn't hurt to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_mckeith Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I shot a couple of rolls of Ansco plenachrome from 1946 that came from a basement in Hartford Ct.- there was a little base fog and contrast was a little low. I overexposed by a couple of stops-results were kind of box camerish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josphy Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Post over in Classic Cameras forum. A lot of those guys "specialize" in salvaging ancient film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent1 Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 FWIW, I recall 00 film as being similar to 828, but on a different spool; you might be able to reload the backing paper and spools you have with 35 mm in order to use that camera with modern film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I'd try any old, exposed but undeveloped b&w film in Microphen 1+1 for 15 minutes. Microphen produces relatively less fogging, moderate contrast and has good speed enhancing properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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