film storage in fridge

I have a few films that I won't use for a few months and I've read that they should be refridgerated. But as well as the normal film cases, should I seal them in a ziplock plastic bag, or does it not matter?

Thanks

The plastic canisters are sealed, so I wouldn't worry.

You can also store them in a freezer. Should keep
quite a long time frozen if not indefinitely.

Algernon and Pentaxophile are spot on.
I keep mine in their original cannisters and boxes in sealed containers in the freezer.
I get film out 24 hours before use and let it thaw out at room temperature.Haven't had a problem in over 40 years . I also keep light sensitive paper in the freezer as well.

I keep film canisters in a storage box, then in the freezer.

It stops them migrating down the various levels and getting lost.

The really important thing is not to open the cannisters until the film has reached the same temperature as the surroundings. Otherwise you will get condensation.

I find the best place is next to the beer!

Oh well said Greynolds.
I tend to find that I need the beer when looking at the exposed results.
Helps me understand just what was I trying to do.

I've just put eight rolls of Fuji Neopan 1600 in my freezer. Given that it has been discontinued and 7dayshop are selling five-packs for a reasonable price, I treated myself to ten rolls.

K.

My boy and I were treated to about 90 rolls 120 and 35m fillum by a Studio Photographer who came to our Club and asked if anyone 'still used FILM' so of course up shot MY hand and the lecturer said if I came to his Studio in Benfleet ( Essex ) he could clear out his fridge as he wanted the space for BEER !! We came away with loads -- including some Kodak Panatomic X which is now sought after and an unopened pack of 10 rolls 2005 dated Ilford Delta 400 which I have used in my medium format gear including my 6x7.

Nice catch Peter, it always amazes me how many people think film is a dead format.

There's nothing dead about film. I'm thinking of shooting some for fun myself, but need a really nice manual classic film body to make it even more interesting.

I recall some films needing such care. Vericolor was one from the distant pastthat springs to mind.

Mostly cool and dark constant temperature has always been fine. None of the warehouses selling film will be keeping them in the freezer I bet!

Buying a batch and using one to test is the best way when picking up bargains.

Persnally I don't miss film at all. I do miss some of the lovely cameras though.

Vericolor could be kept in the fridge or freezer. The most important requirement was not to leave it too long once it had been exposed. Being a pro film it wasn't designed to have a xmas tree at each end

Freezing film stops any animal products such as gelatin going off.

I'll be selling a very nice condition Pentax MX. One of the few I have seen without dings in the top plate although I fear the various foam seals and bumpers need doing.

K.

Frankly no. I have a couple of Fuji Superia 400 and three 120 160 Portra VC in the refrigerator. And several pro image kodak beyond. When used as was commented.
The 35 mm Pentax MX or Mz3.
The 120 on Ikonta 521/16.