Kodak Gold 200asa 35mm - 36 exp Single

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This warmness I keep mentioning gives an effortless and unmistakably vintage quality. That sounds like a redundant thing to say when talking about a camera film, but hear me out. Also, this is just my opinion. Kodak Color Plus is often considered an alternative to Gold 200. Some of the biggest differences between the two films comes down to the levels of saturation and contrast. The film is grainier than Portra 400 and makes a slightly more stark and contrasty image, which makes it pretty much perfect for moody, dimly lit scenes in which grain and contrast are welcome. Images made with 800 look more like a traditional color negative film, which is welcome considering how close to digital perfection images from Portra 160 and 400 can be. Yes its good film even for pro use and you can get 3 rolls for the price of one roll of portia – I definatly recommend it even as a proffesional photographer as we tend to ignore fancy names its Kodak and colour plus and portia is the same film just made by some other company so its marked dofferently- so now you all know. Reply Kodak has a long history of making incredible slide film, and recent history has seen the brand reintroduce their well-loved Ektachrome ( to much deserved fanfare). Let’s talk about that. Ektachrome E100

Though Portra 160 is suitable for a variety of situations, it is far from the most versatile film. Its low sensitivity limits usage in low light, and shooters who find themselves wanting to emphasize particularly colorful surroundings will be left wanting. But when used for its intended application of portraiture and airy people photography, it performs well. Buy it here in 35mm, here in medium format. Overall, the results you get are balanced and more true-to-life than Fujicolor Industrial 100, for example, with its more prominent green and reds. If anything, Gold 200 leans more on the yellows and blues to create that warm feel. I’ve had a couple of sunny day shots come out slightly overexposed, with none of them shot on fully manual mode it should be noted, so perhaps the film doesn’t give as much leeway in that sense as others you may be used to. As you can see on the images in this post, the canister doesn’t match the box. It’s a different design and is strangely labelled Kodacolor 200.Similar to most C-41 color films, Kodak Color Plus 200 offers a daylight color balance. This means that the film is intended for use in – you guessed it – daylight. What I mean there is, new offerings like JCH Street Pan 400 are great – they really are – but they’re new. And while Ilford films have a grand history, I don’t imagine many 1980s holidaying housewives were loading HP5 into their Canon Sure Shots.

I like this film. That’s a good final thought to have, but probably not enough to end this on. So let’s expand. Also let’s get the negative things out of the way before we get to the positives. You can see straight away that Ultramax is indeed more sensitive to light, across the spectrum - which corresponds to it's higher ISO. And you can also see that the shape of the yellow curve is slightly more uniform across its peak.

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Think of something that had its heyday in the 1980s, continued to do well in the 1990s, survived the 2000s, and is still around today albeit at nowhere near the level it once was. But compare it to Kodak’s professional offerings and Gold 200 begins to lag behind. Its slightly more saturated color palette places it firmly in the consumer film category, and will take a little bit of post-processing to get looking absolutely perfect. The film’s latitude also isn’t as wide as Kodak’s other offerings, limiting its usage to daylight shooting. Take care when developing this film – follow Kodak’s recommendation to develop it in full darkness for the best results. Kodak Gold 200 Review: The Features and Benefits

This film is flexible enough to push to 400 if required, however we would only advise doing this if you are short of light – not for apparent creative reasons as it’s better to have the best possible quality negative. For as long as it’s been available, Kodak Color Plus has been marketed as a budget-friendly option. In years past, Colorplus was the cheapest color film you could buy, although these days the price is about the same as Gold 200. Attributes and Features of Kodak Color Plus Having said that, there is a certain vintage look to the photographs, which makes sense if we’re shooting with an older emulsion. This look is helped by that yellow hue but also brought on by the contrast you get and the grain, which is noticeable but never overbearing, in my opinion.If you shoot in the daytime and are after a more sombre look, that warmness we talked about earlier might also mean this isn’t the film for you. Something cooler like Fujicolor C200 could be more suited. It’s all down to personal taste. Depending on the aesthetic you’re going for with your street photography, those sunny hues can be a good thing or a bad thing. But at least you know what you’re getting before you shoot. If you want something cooler, perhaps go for Fujicolor C200. Gold 200 is made for everyday photos situations. In both daylight, or with electronic flash. It also has a wide exposure latitude – from two stops underexposure to three stops overexposure – according to Kodak. So, you don’t have to worry about any lost shots. This film is ideal for beginners due to the wide exposure latitude, making it hard to mess up the exposure on your shots. The latitude allows for anywhere from two stops of underexposure to three stops of overexposure, so you can have fun shooting without worrying too much about the exposure settings. Colorplus 200 is arguably the oldest color film offered by Kodak, descending from a line of films called “Kodacolor” that was released in the 1970s. Kodacolor was offered in a variety of sizes and film speeds.