Shooting Frozen Super 8mm film (or R8mm film for that matter

[tfunch24]

It's generally recommended that you defrost frozen film for 48 hours before shooting. What would happen if you shot a roll that came right from the freezer, assuming you kept the film in its box, unopened, and inside a sealed freezer bag?

I'd try it myself if it were for the cost of the film and processing.

I imagine you'd get back film with waterspots and streaks.

Tom

[David M. Leugers]

I freeze all my film stock. I have shoot film after one hour at room temperature with good results. I prefer three hours to be on the safe side. If the cartridge doesn't feel cold, then it can be presumed safe to shoot in my experience. Your mileage may vary.

[Split8mm]

I imagine you'd get back film with waterspots and streaks.

Tom

Depending on the dew point, the cold film and cartridge (or reel) would condense moisture in the air. As you point out, if there is enough moisture in the air, you could wind up with a puddle inside your camera. And that can't be good! 8O

[tfunch24]

I freeze all my film and let each cart defrost for 24 hours before using them. I never had any problem. 48 hours seemed a little excessive to me, but it never hurts to err on the side of safety, considering the cost of some film stocks (the high-speed negative stocks).

Tom