6x7 in low temperature

[grant_lupton]

Is there a low temperature at which a 6x7 could malfunction?

 

Is Fujichrome 100F best stored in a refrigerator (at what

temperature?)or will it be ok at normal room temperature (c 68f in

winter)?

 

Thank you in advance for any advice.

 

regards,

 

Grant

[bueh]

Professional film should be kept as cold as possible (fridge or freezer) for storage. The problem with taking pictures in low temperature is that not only do the electronic components of cameras don't like coldness, but that the film becomes very stiff and advancing it may damage the camera's internal gears etc. What camera are we talking about here?

[dennisprice]

Grant, see the following for some of Fuji's own recommendations:

 

http://www.fujifilm.com.my/eprint/FILM_handlingstorage.htm

 

Regarding potential low-temp camera malfunctions, well it really depends on how low you mean. Could you give us an idea?

[nigel d]

It would be better to disaggregate your question into two parts.

 

Part 1. Will the camera be OK? This is difficult to answer without knowing any particulars about the camera. Using a fully mechanical (i.e. no batteries) camera, I have used one in temperatures as low as -40, but could hear that the lubricants had become thick slowing the shutter.

 

Part 2. Film storage/use temperature. I would refer to the above link about the temperatures for use/storage. I have had no difficulty with modern polyester films in extreme cold, but you should be careful about static discharges and re-warming.

[ben_pater]

For Mamiya 7 and RZ you have special gadgets to keep your batteries in your pocket.

[cameron_ertman]

Generally, the camera will give out before the film does. Just remember to wind manually and slowly to prevent streaks from static.

[deejay]

this guy only uses MF, regardless of whether at 8000m or in a desert...

 

http://www.horolezec.cz/

[grant_lupton]

Just got hold of a copy of the 6x7 manual: -10c - 50c (14f - 122f).

 

Thank you for your responses.

 

Regards,

 

Grant.

[grant_lupton]

Dear Tomas,

 

The desert landscapes and b&w potraits are superb.

 

Regards,

 

Grant.