Harlow... I just want to get some opinions about the above subject. Right now, I'm in Toronto, Canada. I've taken a couple of rolls and wonder if it's ok if I keep them till I come back to Singapore in about 2 weeks' time.
I know it's always best to develop it promptly once the film has been exposed. But is 2-3 weeks a reasonable wait? In the meantime, should I keep the exposed films in the fridge? Heard b4 that this is not good.
The reason why I want to wait is that I find it hard to trust the photo stores here! I've got a bad experience with a ruined slide which I believe was totally the shop's fault and recently, I noticed from another shop (supposedly pro lab) my negatives were cut right at the edge!!! :what: :what: So I don't want to risk anymore such shoddy work. (To be honest, I miss the pro labs in Singapore...Really appreciate them now.)
The only "fears" I have right now is that I have to wait for 2-3 weeks and I must of course let my films pass through the X-ray custom check. (I've done it several times in the past without any harm but you know, it's just a photographer's paranoia syndrome!) After 911, it's almost impossible to request for hand inspection of films anymore, especially in the US where I'll be in transit!!
I'm using Provia 100 and Reala... Thanks for any advice!!!
I know it's always best to develop it promptly once the film has been exposed. But is 2-3 weeks a reasonable wait? In the meantime, should I keep the exposed films in the fridge? Heard b4 that this is not good.
The reason why I want to wait is that I find it hard to trust the photo stores here! I've got a bad experience with a ruined slide which I believe was totally the shop's fault and recently, I noticed from another shop (supposedly pro lab) my negatives were cut right at the edge!!! :what: :what: So I don't want to risk anymore such shoddy work. (To be honest, I miss the pro labs in Singapore...Really appreciate them now.)
The only "fears" I have right now is that I have to wait for 2-3 weeks and I must of course let my films pass through the X-ray custom check. (I've done it several times in the past without any harm but you know, it's just a photographer's paranoia syndrome!) After 911, it's almost impossible to request for hand inspection of films anymore, especially in the US where I'll be in transit!!
I'm using Provia 100 and Reala... Thanks for any advice!!!