Well 'important' for me that is ;) What I wanted to ask was if anyone knows FOR SURE if you can keep fresh film that has to be cooled (15 Celcius max) in a room for a few days that is around 20 degrees !? (20 during the day, but freezing temps at night). The point is I bought some rolls of Fuji Provia, that had to be stored below 15 degrees, but I accidentally kept them in my room for like 4 days....so they've been 5/8 degrees too warm during the day, while at night ofcourse it's just similar to outside temps (has been freezing a little bit those days). So does anyone know 100% for sure if this film is affected at all by this stupid mistake ? They have been in the fridge for a few days now....I want to use them to make some nice shots of my town (the weather is so amazing during dusk right now), so it would be a shame to use messed up rolls =( Also, about the contest: does anyone know how much time is left for the contest voting ? (both the air and calendar contests)....not important, but am just curious ;) Thanks a looooot! Hope anyone knows the first question.... Bart

I believe the most important thing is that the film stay in it's air-tight plastic container. If it's not stored in the container DURING the temp-changes, then condensation can form on the film -- and readily be absorbed into the emulsion. The rule is - ideally - to let the film get to the ambient temperature before opening the container. Also, I read that certain gasses can adversly affect film. I'm not sure about the specifics, but I think it's carbon related gasses - like car exaust, or some solvents; and I think that's for PRINT film - I'm not sure about slide film. I know that we're a diverse community, and all, but what's with this 'of course [my room] is similar to [freezing] outside temps'? Here in Wisconsin, USA, We almost ALL have big'ol heaters! If MY room wasn't, like, 74F all winter, I'd be, like, devastated!.

Oh lol! :) I meant that I can't stand sleeping with the heat on (if it's not ridiculously cold at night), so the film is at a good temp from like 12 at night till 7 in the morning :P Btw, thanks for the answers =) I think I'll have a go with it, it'll stay very, very clear weather and very cold till the end of the week.....my favorite for shooting stuff at dusk :)

...what I heard, is, that its more important to store films properly AFTRER taking the pics, becouse cemical reaction has happened while shooting, and will reeeally slowly continue, until film is developed. Dunno, but thats what the developer guy said. .n