Kodak Gold 200asa 35mm - 36 exp Single

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For many, photography was reserved for holidays and other special occasions where real memories are made. For a number of reasons, a good percentage of these memories were captured on Gold 200.

The wide exposure latitude means I can trust my in-camera light meter and just fire away, and the low cost of the film means it doesn’t matter too much if some shots do get messed up or I feel the need to take them more than once.And over this last year, I’ve been putting it to the paces. I’ve shot 40 rolls of Kodak film, and used it as my daily driver in everything from the Ilford Sprite 35-II camera ( see why this is the most fun film camera of all time here) to my favorite Hasselblad Camera. Our first film guide will cover Kodak, the most storied of the film companies still producing film. Kodak film offerings have thinned out in recent years, but their roster still includes some of the best and more versatile emulsions on the market. Here are our thoughts on the current lineup. The only question to ask yourself when deciding whether to use Kodak Gold film for your street photography is if you want this look. I’m not sure I do but if you’re okay with it, I don’t see much else that will cause any big issues.

As with most films, the grain in your images can vary depending on the time of day and the situation, becoming more obvious if you shoot in dark conditions. But overall, the grain is very pleasing and creates beautiful photos. Wide Exposure LatitudeThey also mention that wide exposure latitude from earlier, stating you get from two stops underexposure to three stops overexposure to play with. Their final recommendation is to handle the undeveloped film in total darkness without the use of a safelight. Choosing between Kodak Gold and Ultramax depends on the type of photography you will be doing and the lighting conditions you will be working in. We have a full article on ' How to shoot Kodak Ultramax' but when comparing with Gold here are a few factors to consider: Kodak - properly known as Kodak Eastman - was founded in America in 1888 and dominated the "Western" world of photography for the next 100 years, constantly in fierce rivalry with the Japanese Fuji. Similarly to Fuji the advent of digital photography at the turn of the century caused significant financial problems. A late attempt to win in the compact market was hit by the rise of mobile photography and bankruptcy followed in 2012.

While many editing software programs include an Auto Color Cast Correction feature, it doesn’t seem to work well for images shot with this film. So, this means that you need to devote some time to manually editing the colors until you get the desired result. If you do have the time to do this, you can produce incredible, vibrant images. But if you’re short on time, this is an extra hassle to factor in. Affordable Price The wide exposure latitude made it hard to catastrophically under or overexpose a shot, and the signature warm Kodak tones were ideal for holiday snaps. This means that Kodak Gold has lower light sensitivity and is better suited for well-lit situations, while Kodak Ultramax is better for lower light conditions. Additionally, Ultramax is known for its fine grain, high sharpness and vibrant colours, while Gold is known for its natural colour reproduction and good skin tones.

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The color balance with Ultramax makes it versatile for many applications such as portraits, cities, landscapes, and more. The dynamic range on this film is very wide, and it retains great details in both highlights and shadows when metered properly. Kodak Gold is one of the most common films around, so you should have no trouble finding it. While it’s readily available online, you should also be able to find it in a specialized photography shop. Some large grocery stores even carry it! Wherever film is sold, you’ll be sure to find Kodak Gold 200. I honestly haven’t had any issues with Kodak Gold 200, but I would suggest avoiding tungsten and florescent lighting situations unless you’re willing to use a filter, which will cause you to lose a stop or two of exposure. If that is the case, you might as well use flash.

Want to recreate that happy, carefree, summer holiday feel? The Kodak Gold 200 is the obvious choice! Fine GrainWith Kodak Ultramax 400, we start to approach a more all-purpose style film that can accommodate a wider variety of settings. There’s always going to be nostalgia in analogue photography. Some for the medium, some for the cameras we use, and some for certain films. Kodak Gold is surely one of those that command it in a way some others can’t.