Mailman left it in my black mailbox, on a super hot day, for a couple of hours. Anyone happen to know how resilient the film is to heat?
914861
All I know the box says not to expose to extreme heat. It may have be damaged unless the package was insulated. Try a roll and see what happens. I keep my film in the fridge.
914862
It will be okay, they are very good film, still have some of mine that I bought a while ago from Amazon.
914863
I don't see why there should be a problem, I have left my camera and the rolls of film in the car all day, in sunny, super hot (106 F) inside car and nothing happened. good luck.
914864
Film is always sensitive to heat, and must be kept in a fridge for storage. I don't think that it got ruined for a couple of hours. Just store it in the fridge (NOT FREEZER) and you should be just fine.
1671778
Just read through my instructions on my comment and go by that and you'd be surprised. I know it sounds funny but make sure your film is the same temp as your ipad screen and don't be in a hurry. I have been through so many, but this one for me was the easiest. just don't get into a hurry.
2246434
Does it really matter. Keep it refrigerated once you get to preserve. My photos came out nicely with this film.
86149
That was a good idea. I've never seen any protective film like this before. Maybe they'll send them back to me instead of replacing them. The film was placed so perfectly on the screen (despite the bubbles) that it really seemed like it might be permanent.
1538606
Considering it was sent to me via mail I think you can check no. Really, what is not flammable if you intentionally set fire to it? It is not combustible, which is probably really what USPS wants to know.
714111
I suggest leaving the plastic film on to start. The unit will still function and be protected from the elements for a little longer. Eventually the film will peel off. And remember it must be in full sun.
533910
Mine came today. Yes it was heavy, it had insulation around it as well as 2 (formerly) cold packs in the box. The Fed Ex guy didn't knock or any thing to let me know it was delivered and set it in the sun despite the "perishable " tag on it. Thank goodness they were still fine. I ordered a smaller box previously, it had no extra wrapping but they were fine as well, it was colder out though. I had read a lot of reviews stating a problem with melting. Glad mine made it intact with the shiny shell and yummy melting goo!
1293828
I've left my extra film in the box for months at a time before using it and haven't seen any issues with quality. I have even left a pack of film in my car during the summer heat of Florida and the pictures still have come out great!
967125
I cut away at the insulation and made box out of cardboard which I held in place at the stud with staples. I'm not too worried about heat because I'm using LED bulbs instead of the halogens. Hope this helps.
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Thank you so very much, although I already knew about refrigeration at 55 degrees, and thawing it out for 1-1/2 hrs before opening the package. My question was addressed to the seller to try to find out what expiration date was on the boxes he is selling. Again, many thanks for your response anyway.By the way, the shelf life under refrigeration from the point of manufacture (i.e. "professional" grade film) is 4 to 5 years, assuming you didn't receive the film already expired. The composition of the film doesn't actually break down, either. The film speed of the film starts to decrease. For example, expired ISO 160 film could still be shot at ISO 100 with satisfactory results.Michael Babineaux, New Iberia, LA Thank you so very much, although I already knew about refrigeration at 55 degrees, and thawing it out for 1-1/2 hrs before opening the package. My question was addressed to the seller to try to find out what expiration date was on the boxes he is selling. Again, many thanks for your response anyway.By the way, the shelf life under refrigeration from the point of manufacture (i.e. "professional" grade film) is 4 to 5 years, assuming you didn't receive the film already expired. The composition of the film doesn't actually break down, either. The film speed of the film... » Read More Thank you so very much, although I already knew about refrigeration at 55 degrees, and thawing it out for 1-1/2 hrs before opening the package. My question was addressed to the seller to try to find out what expiration date was on the boxes he is selling. Again, many thanks for your response anyway.By the way, the shelf life under refrigeration from the point of manufacture (i.e. "professional" grade film) is 4 to 5 years, assuming you didn't receive the film already expired. The composition of the film doesn't actually break down, either. The film speed of the film starts to decrease. For example, expired ISO 160 film could still be shot at ISO 100 with satisfactory results.Michael Babineaux, New Iberia, LA « Show Less
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As long as the package remains sealed, probably at least several months . . . I've had it sit that long during hot summers with no ill effects.
234232
I put mine in that locking box which I think protected it some from weather but I am sure it got wet without insult. Sometimes the lens was affected by water droplets but that is not a malfunction. As for cold, I think it ran out of juice faster in cold weather, a problem solved with lithium batteries albeit an expensive option.
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I have, it works well, dry it with a 1200 watt heat gun, be careful not to singe and or ignite the surface, wait to touch the surface until the area has cooled, do not try to drive or operate machinery while screen printing, ask your doctor if you're healthy enough for fast paced heat-setting
757447
I actually used black electricians tape and wrapped it around where u see the slide openings underneith the mail bars. That did help a lot, and it's held up through wind rain and snow. Also, I turn up the radio lol
2181801
I backed into the mailbox last winter it was about 10 degrees out and it shattered the thin plastic next to the post that was the problem I had. Don't know if it would hold up to the bashers in real cold weather or not.
969693
so far I've just kept it in the box covered and a cool place so far no problems. Hope this helps you.
2201686
it gets hot just by running it after a while, thats what the metal heat dispensers are for. But i think if you leave it all day in a car, where temperatures can reach 110 120 degrees, in direct light from the sun, it would do some damage to it, as much as any electronic device for that matter. But if you mean just leaving it in the glove box or another compartment, it should be fine, as long as it isnt getting hit directly by the sun, its pretty small and portable. If you plan to record and leave it there, you can cover it with something if thats the case.