So, back in December 2025, Alex handed out some expired film to James and Bill, and today we’re back revisiting the topic of expired film. And while Bill & James haven’t had the chance to shoot their rolls, Alex did shoot his odd duck of a roll. Everything from colour shifts to fog and bad chemical packs, it’s all about shooting and using expired film. From developing without any data to best practices, techniques and chemistry needed.
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I probably have about 450 rolls of expired film left now. Plus-X, Panatomic-X, Verichrome Pan, Kodacolor, Vericolor, APX 25, APX 100, Vista, Ilford Pan F, Fuji Acros, Velvia, Provia, Superia in 35mm, 120, and some in 220. B&W in speeds 100 and below and all work fine even at 30+ years. Jim Grey can attest. Color also has worked well other than a tad grainy for some. Only two colors rolls came back with one green and the other magenta. I think the lab messed up. Most all this film bought between 1999-2003 and immediately frozen.
That is an amazing collection of expired film! Especially jealous of the Plus-X, Panatomic-X and APX 25!