Re: Storage of unprocessed photo paper negatives

Hello Dennis,

On Monday, July 30, 2001, Dennis Johanson wrote:
> In order to rationalize (not a word that comes naturally when speaking about pinhole photography) the handling of my pinhole photography I hope that someone could be kind enough to help med with
> the following:

> How long can exposed photo paper used as negative be stored before processing?

> Any special storage requirements?

> Good shooting!

I believe once the silver halides are exposed, they become less
stable, and remain so until developed/fixed. I don't know
 the effects on the image, or what time frame we're
talking about. In any case, I think keeping the paper/film cool
becomes even more important after it is exposed.

hth,

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Scott Sellers
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