Meopta Flexaret VII
Expired Fujifilm Provia 400 [Cross-processed]
ah, woe is me when it comes to using expired films. even with just a little shade, details become enveloped by the shadows (picture number two and three). prior to using this film, i did some research and the general consensus for expired slide films is to underexpose your shots a little bit, but perhaps that applies if you plan to develop your expired film in E-6 rather than cross-process it? i wouldn't know, since there isn't a decent place in Kuala Lumpur that does E-6 developing (besides the notorious E-Six). the Provia produces gorgeous hues when processed properly and if i had a choice, it'd be the one slide film i hoard until the death of film. i'd hate to see this film go to waste by cross-processing it - i don't quite fancy the green-ish red hue that comes with it. another downside to expired 120 films is how the backing paper markings seems to burn onto the film. in the right situation, it looks kind of funky, but i wouldn't want it in all of my shots.
i still have a bunch of expired films that i am actually afraid of using, no thanks to the blunder of one of my rolls of ISO800 film. having been striving for perfection in my pictures, i don't think i can afford to rely on the unpredictability of expired films. this is the last time i purchase expired films in bulk.
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