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Kodak Gold 200 - Film Review

Gold 200
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Rating
Rated 4 out of 5
TDR Rating
Rated 4.1 out of 5
TypeC-41 Negative
Brand Kodak
ISO200
Format35mm, 120
Price
$ $ $
Saturation
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Latitude
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GrainFine - Coarse
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Kodak Gold 200 is a C-41 color negative film known for its warm, natural color palette, medium contrast, and excellent exposure latitude. Long loved in 35mm, Kodak Gold 200 officially returned in 120 format in April 2022, and it quickly proved that its classic look translates beautifully to larger negatives.

With an ISO of 200, Gold 200 is ideal for daylight photography and performs exceptionally well in a wide range of lighting situations. It has very forgiving exposure latitude, making it one of the easiest color negative films to shoot, especially for beginners. Highlights hold up well, shadows retain detail, and the film responds nicely to both natural light and on-camera flash.

Kodak Gold 200 is widely considered one of the best bargains in color film and remains the most affordable option available in both 35mm and 120. Here at The Darkroom, it’s also one of the most developed films we see come through the lab. We process, scan, and print Gold 200 daily and consistently see strong, reliable results from both formats.

In 35mm, Gold 200 is one of our go-to stocks for point and shoot cameras. Its forgiving nature, pleasing color, and ability to handle flash make it a perfect everyday film for casual shooting, travel, family photos, and events. In 120, the film really shines. The larger negative helps tame the grain, revealing more detail and smoother tonality, making it an excellent choice for portraits and landscapes alike.

Compared to Portra 160, Gold 200 is a more affordable alternative with a bit more character. It doesn’t offer the same ultra-fine grain or neutral color palette, but it makes up for it with warmth, charm, and a classic film look. Grain is more noticeable, especially in 35mm, but it’s part of what gives Gold 200 its personality. In 120, that character becomes more refined while still maintaining the film’s signature warmth.

Kodak Gold 200 is a versatile, forgiving film that works well across many shooting styles and camera types. Whether you’re loading it into a point-and-shoot, an SLR, or a medium format camera, it delivers consistent, pleasing results. It’s also one of the best films to learn on, making it an easy recommendation for photographers new to film.

If you’re looking for a dependable, affordable color film with great latitude, classic color, and broad versatility, Kodak Gold 200 remains one of the best options available today.

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If you want clear razor sharp lines and details, I recomennd shooting digital instead!

Rated 5 out of 5
September 6, 2025

No, just kidding! 😀 I’ve shot a perfectly lit scene of the Popocatepetl, the highest active volcano in Mexico, at the time of writing this comment.

To be honest, the anti halation layer is not the strongest, because I got some halations on the trees in the foreground, but overall, nice vibrant yellows and orange/brown tones. The greens just fit nicely slightly more yellow into the overall very warm scene! If you print the negative 40×60 cm, and grain is your thing or, at least, you don’t mind, if it’s visible on the print, then this film is definetly for you! This is a good film for capturing and enlarging the overall scene, because it will be undeniably difficult to enlarge the small details you’ve captured in the scene! Otherwise, the 200 ISO allows you to use a fairly fast shutter speed, even in overcast conditions, that’s a big advantage compared to Kodak Ektachrome for example! I still think that Kodak Gold is, considering the comparably low price for this film, THE best and consistent film I’ve ever shot!

Patrik Krispler

Great

Rated 5 out of 5
May 8, 2025

First time using it and have gotten two rolls developed and loved it so far. I just use a point and shoot Nikon for fun, but seeing how these came out made me happy and want to do it more and maybe take it more seriously. Can’t wait to shoot more with this!

Cam

Very Good Film for Everyday Use

Rated 4 out of 5
April 30, 2024

At first I was a bit underwhelmed by this film, as is seemed to have low saturation. However, the more I look at the pictures, the more I like it.

Justin Lancaster