How important is it that I keep my film chilled on Palmyra?
Temps will be in the 80's and 90's day and probably night. Should I
absolutely insist on keeping my film in the frig?
I'm probably already causing enough trouble with my camera equipment (both
on the list and getting it there :-), so I would rather not have to take
valuable frig. space. Since power comes from two generators, I suspect they
don't like for people to keep getting in the frig. Maybe I could get out
ten rolls and replace ten rolls at a time. Then, if I know a plane is
coming in the next few days, I can get out the exposed rolls and ship them
home.
So, back to my initial question: how important is refrigerating film?
(I'm probably taking 1/3 Velvia, 1/3 Provia 100, and 1/3 Kodachrome, print
and some other stuff)
As always, thanks a ton!
--p.j.
I have had pictures ruined by heat. It is best to keep your film
cool. Kodak used to publish tables of the amount film degradation
for different ambient temperatures. All film is a chemical process
which is accelerated by increasing exposure to higher temperature.
Some films may be more heat stable than others.
My suggestion is to include a small light weight ice chest with
removable "ice pack" in your checked luggage. You can pack your
underwear in it. When you get settled you can freeze the or at least
chill the "ice pack" in the community frig. If you take a spare you
can have one keeping the film cool while the other is chilling.
Since your photography is going to benefit the whole project, it
seems like you could make an argument for a little slack in the
regulations.
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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