

Color film should be refrigerated if it’s being stored for up to 6 months, while B&W film can be stored at room temperature. Here’s what they had to say on the subject of storing film.Īs a general rule, film will perform its best when it’s used soon after purchase. Many of the documents published by Kodak come straight from the photo engineers who designed their films, and are a treasure trove of information for film photographers. LearnFilm.Photography took a deep dive into some old Kodak records to find out what exactly are the safest ways to store film for use long term.

There are a surprising number of ways that film can become damaged in your own home.
