What happens to pro 35mm film if it gets above 75 degrees say 80 for a few hours?

Question

I promptly refrigerated when I got home, but walked around outdoors and it was fairly warm about 80

Answer 1

there is a very small chance that the colour balance will have altered slightly. Unless the photographs on it are mega-critical in terms of accurate colour rendition, the practical effect will be zero.

Answer 2

nothing.  film can go thru alot.  i developed film from 12 years ago that was in all kinds of places and temps and the pictures came out fine.

Answer 3

it melts like the wicked witch of the west on wizard of oz.

no, really shouldn't hurt it.

Answer 4

A few hours at warm temperatures won't hurt it much. The point behind pro film is that the color balance is very tightly controlled, and you have to store it cold to keep it consistent. How carefully you need treat it depends on how critical your shooting requirements are. Many people wouldn't notice a color shift if it ran up and ate their grandmother.

Answer 5

I really wouldn't worry about it, you should be fine. I've seen film been abused in horrible horrible ways that still gave some decent prints or slides. If exposing the film to temperatures that're 5 degrees (farenheit) above optimum for a few hours is the worst sin you commit against your film, then you're a saint in my books.

Answer 6

Nothing.....!!! It would last for a few years at the temps you suggest here...

Bob - Tucson