Kodak
Kodak Gold 200
ISO 200 color medium beginner
~6–8 €
The Kodak Gold 200 is Kodak's best-selling consumer color negative film — ISO 200, warm slightly golden colors, moderate grain, C-41 process. Its warm, slightly saturated palette produces instantly recognizable images: warm tones, vivid blue skies, bright greenery. Compatible with every C-41 lab. The go-to accessible film for everyone.
Atouts
+ Warm, slightly golden color palette — flattering look
+ Very affordable price
+ Available everywhere — supermarket C-41 minilabs
+ Available in 35mm and 120
Limites
− Moderate grain — less fine than Portra or Ektar
− Warm colors — not ideal if a neutral look is desired
Kodak Gold 200 has existed under different names since the 1980s (Kodacolor Gold, Gold Plus...). Its formula has evolved several times, but its warm color signature has stayed constant — a deliberately flattering, commercial palette that appeals to a mass audience. With the 2010s–2020s film revival, Gold 200 has become a favorite fashion film among creative photographers for its natural 'vintage' look.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
medium
Contraste
medium
Popularité
mainstream
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
36 poses
Base du film
Acetate
Sensibilité spectrale
Panchromatic color
Conservation
refrigeration recommended
Péremption typique
2–5 years depending on storage
Développement maison
yes — intermediate (C-41 kit)
Niveau recommandé
beginner
| Process | C-41 |
| Révélateurs | Kit C-41 standard |
| Temps / température | 38°C — C-41 standard : 3min15 | Compatible tous labos C-41 minilab |
| Usage recommandé | portrait, travel |
| Revendeurs France | Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou |
