Rewound a roll of Kodak Gold 200 that sat in my car for six months...

I left a half-shot roll of Kodak Gold 200 in my glovebox back in April, forgot about it, and finally developed it yesterday. The colors came out way more faded and greenish compared to a fresh roll I shot last week, especially on the frames that were in there the longest. Any tips on how to store partially used rolls to keep them from degrading over time?

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nancys9015d ago

My last roll sat in a hot car for three months and honestly, yeah the colors were a little off but not nearly as bad as people make it sound. I think the whole oxygen thing is overblown unless you live in Arizona or something. If you're not storing it next to a heater vent, it's probably fine in a drawer at room temp for a few weeks. Maybe just shoot it faster and stop worrying.

jessicamiller16d ago

Honestly I read somewhere that partially used rolls are way more sensitive to heat because the air inside the canister has more oxygen to react with the emulsion over time. Tbh Kodak Gold 200 is already kinda warm-toned and that green shift you're seeing is totally normal for film that's been baking in a car for months. I've heard people recommend keeping a half-shot roll in a ziplock bag inside a lunchbox with a little ice pack if you're going to be out all day, but for long term storage just toss it in the fridge or a cool drawer. Ngl I've also forgotten rolls in my car and they always come out looking like a 90s music video, which honestly is a vibe for some people.