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from Madison/Huntsville, AL on 11/13/2009
Comments about Print File Print File Archival 35mm Size Negative Pages Holds Seven Strips of Six Frames, Pack of 25:
I am not sure exactly when I bought my first batch of 357B Negative storage sheets. Over the years I have purchased over a 100 sheets. Some negatives date back ten to twelve years. Early negatives have some minor scratches more visible on thinner negatives. That could have been from processing, printing or other handling as some that were done by a different lab around the same time kept in same style sheets are in much better condition despite being reprinted. Sheets are clear enough quality to print contact sheets without removing negatives. Sheets dated from 99 or older have become slightly cloudy from dust, but still clear enough to view with no problem.
I have only one complaint about these sheets. It is not easy to remove the negatives without risking fingerprints or scratching negatives. Another thing to watch for is If negatives are extremely curled then they can snag being inserted or removed.
Unless they are stored in a climate controlled dust free area you are most likely going to have to deal with some dust collecting in the sleeves. I had mine in a standard 3 ring open ended binder stored in a closet and they were in better condition than family photos a few years old stored in a sealed box in the lab sleeves. While I do not shoot film much anymore I am about to order more to put the rest of my negatives in as well as replace another brand of sheets. I can not say they are the best brand or that these are the best product, but I have used Print File for storing my negatives and showcasing my photos for years and would recommend their products to anyone.
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from Maryland on 2/21/2008
Comments about Print File Print File Archival 35mm Size Negative Pages Holds Seven Strips of Six Frames, Pack of 25:
It could be a hair less flimsy, but it works. Not sure about long term (as in 10+ yrs) viability, as it's easy to get dust in in. This is not a problem if you're box storing though. It doesn't fit too well with what I have