How long will Tri-X last in the refrigerator?

[piblondin]

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That's the refrigerator, not the freezer. I have several dozen rolls I purchased in 2004 and put in the fridge before I stopped shooting film. Now I've taken up film again and want to know if that old film is still good. Thanks!

[nikau]

I wouldn't hesitate to use it, but the first roll will prove whether or not I'm right!

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[piblondin]

What are the specific differences I should look for when comparing the negatives to those from a fresh roll of Tri-X?

[treeplanter]

I wouldn't worry about it. Odds are that the film is as good as new stuff.

 

Jim B.

[holmes]

It will continue to age, at a slower rate but aging does occur. The only way to completely stop the chemical aging is in the freezer. Or go out and shoot it. Once shot aging become mute issue.I have film that is around 6-8 years of age and it develops and prints beautifully.

[AlanG]

What are the specific differences I should look for when comparing the negatives to those from a fresh roll of Tri-X?

 

Increased base fog which will probably be insignificant in this case. You could easily compare it to a fresh roll that is processed at the same time (or previously processed rolls) and see if there is a noticeable increase in density in the unexposed areas.

Edited September 28, 2010 by AlanG

[Allen in Montreal]

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I bought a large lot of Tri-x when the of the original formula was near.

I also bought up lots of Type 55 the first time it was near death.

The Tri-X was in the freezer, not the fridge,different batches, the oldest lasted a good 10 years, it had some base fog at the end.

The Type 55 lasted very well also!

I just recently finished a batched that expired in the late 90s (97 and 99)!

 

Tri-x dated 2004 is the real stuff!

Don't waste a roll.

[piblondin]

Shall I move it to the freezer now?

[250swb]

I'm now using some 2004 Tri-X that was forgotten about in a camera bag and stored in a warm airing cupboard! It works fine, with no processing problems at all.

 

 

Steve

[Xmas]

Hi

 

If you had lots of old film and you discovered it had high levels of base fog there are anti fog ingredients, and developers with different levels of fog.

 

If you only have a few de-rate the speed on the exposure meter by 2/3 of a stop. Your shadow detail will be buried in with the fog...

 

Noel