zamir1 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I have the option of buying some Super-XX film that expired in 1985. How much would this film have deteriorated by now? It was stored in a cool environment for the entire time. Would it still be worthwhile to purchase this film in the 4x5 size or would the outdatedness completely ruin all of the good points of Super-XX film. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvp Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I think I remember hearing somewhere, that high speed films deteriorate faster, too. So I wouldn't pay very much for film that's 20+ years past its date. Might be fun for the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_sampson Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 How the film was stored will have affected its condition. There will be some base fog, no matter what. Michael A. Smith and Paula Chamlee stil use Super-XX, why not have a look at michaelandpaula.com and ask them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I had someone on here be nice and give me some negs of this film. It was dated from the 70s I was told, maybe mid 80s. Anyway it was kept frozen the whole time and I got usable results from it shot at 100ISO. It still may be usable. What is for sure is this film is unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Even when new it was grainy, and a rather ugly grain pattern at that. Tri-X wasn't much faster, but it was a big improvement in the quality of negative and print it produced. I'd pass on Super XX, even if it was new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene_e._mccluney Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 As long as the film is still in a sealed foil pouch inside the box, then you should get acceptable results. If you are contact printing, the grain is of no concern. SuperXX has very nice tones. I recently opened a package of 11x14 superXX from 1982, and it is just fine. I use HC-110b in trays for that size. Kodaks HC-110 developer is known as a very clean working developer that minimizes age fog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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