Freeze, thaw & refreeze?

[graham_martin2]

<p>Can one take film that has been in the freezer, thaw it out thinking you were going to use it, and then re-freeze because you didn't use it? Logically, it doesn't sound like a good idea to me because I am thinking about condensation that would damage the film upon re-freezing.</p>

[peter_browne]

<p>Condensation shouldn't be an issue unless you introduce water or humid air into the situation.</p>

[a._valerio]

<p>Technically, it might not be a good practice, but many of us do it regardless.</p>

[sattler123]

<p>I do this all the time and have not seen any ill effect.</p>

[james_wheeler1]

<p>Although it may not be a good idea, I have frozen, thawed, and refrozen film many times with no ill effect. If the film stays sealed and safe from humid conditions, there shouldn't be a problem. </p>

[vincent_peri]

<p>The key is keeping the film unoppened in its factory container. As long as you don't open it, you don't have to worry about condensation.</p>

[bob_sunley]

<p>FYI, Kodak call -18C refrigerated, not frozen. The reason being is you are not actually freezing the film as there is not supposed to be anything in it that changes state from liquid to solid. I've done this to a box of 11x14 colour paper a number of times, so far no problems.</p>

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