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keeping film cool, before and after shooting. and B&W chems kept cool???

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steve b - 25 Jun 2005 11:04 GMT
 Hope to hear any advice on keeping film cool in your camera bags, cameras,
vehicles etc in these hot months. Looking for advice on not only with pre-
shot film but also AFTER you shoot it. I know the best case is processing
ASAP but sometimes that can't happen when out in the sticks. ( in this case
The Badlands in August )
ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Does anyone suggest storing B&W chemicals  ( mixed and/or
concentrates/powders ) in the fridge? My darkroom has ventilation but NO AC.
Thanks to all. Steve
John - 25 Jun 2005 16:34 GMT
>   Hope to hear any advice on keeping film cool in your camera bags, cameras,
> vehicles etc in these hot months. Looking for advice on not only with pre-
> shot film but also AFTER you shoot it. I know the best case is processing
> ASAP but sometimes that can't happen when out in the sticks. ( in this case
> The Badlands in August )

    Use one of the thermoelectric coolers such as this one :

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002J1AE4/ref=pd_sxp_elt_l1/102-9030747-
4827357


> ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> Does anyone suggest storing B&W chemicals  ( mixed and/or
> concentrates/powders ) in the fridge? My darkroom has ventilation but NO AC.
> Thanks to all. Steve

    Any of the concentrates such as Rodinal, T-Max, HC110 could be poured into
small glass bottles for one shot usage. The 2 & 4 ounce amber PET bottles
available at :

    http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=43

    Concentrates keep well when stored in full bottles and shouldn't have any
difficulty with your circumstances.

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John - www.puresilver.org

Stefan Patric - 25 Jun 2005 18:11 GMT
>   Hope to hear any advice on keeping film cool in your camera bags,
>   cameras,
> vehicles etc in these hot months. Looking for advice on not only with
> pre- shot film but also AFTER you shoot it. I know the best case is
> processing ASAP but sometimes that can't happen when out in the
> sticks. ( in this case The Badlands in August )

I've lived and shot in the desert Southwest US for over 30 years, and
all I've every used to store film in the field is one of those little
"6-Pack" coolers in the car.  (And I try to park the car in the shade.)
As far as carrying film while away from the car, I just keep it in the
camera bag and out of direct sunlight, if possible.  Never had any heat
related film problems.

After shooting, the film gets returned to the cooler or the fridge in
the motel room.  I keep it cool until I process it.  If it's going to
be weeks or months before you can process, freeze the film, but put it
in airtight, sealed bags to keep out moisture. When ready to process,
defrost it at room temperature still in the bag to prevent
condensation.

> ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> Does anyone suggest storing B&W chemicals  ( mixed and/or
> concentrates/powders ) in the fridge? My darkroom has ventilation but
> NO AC. Thanks to all. Steve

I don't store any chemistry mixed or otherwise in the fridge.  I store
it where the temperature and humidity are reasonably constant, just
like it says to on the package.

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tootek2@yahoo.com

steve b - 27 Jun 2005 01:03 GMT
THANKS STEFAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>>   Hope to hear any advice on keeping film cool in your camera bags,
>>   cameras,
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>it where the temperature and humidity are reasonably constant, just
>like it says to on the package.
UC - 28 Jun 2005 15:00 GMT
All materials benefit from lower storage temperatures.

> Hope to hear any advice on keeping film cool in your camera bags, cameras,
> vehicles etc in these hot months. Looking for advice on not only with pre-
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