Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Kodak
- Film
- Gold 200
- Speed
- 200
- Process
- C-41
- Formats
- 135-24/36, 120
- Base
- Polyester (PET)
- Made in
- USA
- Status
- In production
Character & history#
General purpose consumer color film (GB) with saturated colors, fine grain and high sharpness. Kodacolor Gold films introduced in 1988. Kodak Gold (v6) from 1997, current v7 introduced 2007.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 200#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/200 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s | 1/60 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s | 0.5 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/15 s | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s | 15 s |
Push & pull options#
Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.
| Adjustment | Rate the film at | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pull 1 stop | EI 100 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 400 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 800 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 1,600 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
Long exposures#
Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.
Similar films#
Other color negative film around ISO 200.
- ADOX Color Mission 200 ISO 200
- CineStill Red Rum ISO 200
- Fujifilm 200 ISO 200
- Harman Phoenix 200 ISO 200
- Harman Phoenix II 200 ISO 200
- Kodak ColorPlus 200 ISO 200
- Kodak Kodacolor 200 ISO 200
- Kono! Alien 200 ISO 200
- Kono! Katz 200 ISO 200
- Kono! Liebe 200 ISO 200
- Kono! Luft 200 ISO 200
- Kono! UFO 200 ISO 200
- Kono! Wintermärchen 200 ISO 200
- Lomography Color Tiger 200 ISO 200
- Lomography Lobster Redscale ISO 200
- Lomography LomoChrome Classicolor 200 ISO 200
- Lucky C200 ISO 200
- Optik Oldschool OptiColour 200 ISO 200
More Kodak films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Kodak Gold 200?
200 — set your meter to ISO 200 for box speed.
Is Kodak Gold 200 still made?
Yes, it is currently in production (2007-).
How do I develop Kodak Gold 200?
C-41 process. Standard colour-negative chemistry available at almost every lab and in home kits (Tetenal/Cinestill Cs41).
Is Kodak Gold 200 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-24/36, 120.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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