NaChase
Well-known
I had put off shooting the couple of rolls of Kodak Gold 200 I have in favor of "better" (more expensive) film for a couple years now. Long has this poor, unappreciated film sat unused in a multitude of camera bags, waiting for its chance to shine. Finally, on a whim, I took out the M6 and went on a walk with the fiancee to the local battlefield and didn't want to "waste" a roll of Portra or whatever, so I shot me some Kodak Gold 200. Here's what happened next:
More Symmetry by N.Chase, on Flickr
Sunset Over Sackets by N.Chase, on Flickr
Early Evening Bokeh by N.Chase, on Flickr
Wind Blown by N.Chase, on Flickr
Brilliant photos, no, but the watercolor-like effect of the film is really nice.
More Symmetry by N.Chase, on Flickr
Sunset Over Sackets by N.Chase, on Flickr
Early Evening Bokeh by N.Chase, on Flickr
Wind Blown by N.Chase, on Flickr
Brilliant photos, no, but the watercolor-like effect of the film is really nice.
gb hill
Veteran
Good stuff. I really like the browns with this film. I have 2 rolls left I think. BTW don't use the words "waste my good film" when taking photos of your fiancee especially since you are still engaged. Wait til you have tied the knot. Then you can say stuff like that & it wont much matter.
Vics
Veteran
I did a bunch of tests of C-41 films, and found that this one (Gold 200) was best, all around.
Art Show by Victor Ross, on Flickr
Art Show by Victor Ross, on Flickr
charjohncarter
Veteran
I think Gold 200 and 100 hold their own. For me Portra is better for skin tones, but do you do a portrait on a whole roll? I've been using it for many years and have never been disappointed. This is on Route66:
The colors were just about like that, too.
The colors were just about like that, too.
Disappointed_Horse
Well-known
I picked up a couple of four-roll packs of this film at CVS on closeout last year at, I think, $2.99 per pack. Haven't shot it yet, but looking forward to trying it.
I also saw that Target has it on clearance right now for $2.99 for a three-roll pack. May pick up some more the next time I'm there!
I also saw that Target has it on clearance right now for $2.99 for a three-roll pack. May pick up some more the next time I'm there!
telenous
Well-known
Kodak Gold 200 is very nice, Kodak Gold 100 even nicer. They deserve an ode and, things being how they are, possibly an elegy too.
I used a bunch of both this summer for holiday/family snaps. They are grainier than both Portras, obviously Ektar too. I find the palette more 'painterly' and saturated rather than accurate. I agree with the comment about them not being geared toward portraiture, not that skin tones are half-bad, mind you.
Kodak Gold 200:
Plaka by Strangefinder, on Flickr
Kodak Gold 100:
Graff Image71copy by Strangefinder, on Flickr
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I used a bunch of both this summer for holiday/family snaps. They are grainier than both Portras, obviously Ektar too. I find the palette more 'painterly' and saturated rather than accurate. I agree with the comment about them not being geared toward portraiture, not that skin tones are half-bad, mind you.
Kodak Gold 200:
Plaka by Strangefinder, on FlickrKodak Gold 100:
Graff Image71copy by Strangefinder, on Flickr.
Vics
Veteran
Is Gold 100 still with us?
ray*j*gun
Veteran
Yes def an Ode film I use it and like it very much.
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
nikkor-watching
Established
The Royal Gold was very good.
Greyscale
Veteran
Royal Gold was the same as Kodak HD , if I recall correctly.
I think that I shoot more Kodak Gold 200 than anything else, mainly because a local drugstore has tons of it (of unknown vintage) for $2.00 a roll. If I dig through the bargain bin long enough, sometimes a roll of Gold 100 wil appear, but mostly 200, HD 400, an Max 400 and 800.
I think that I shoot more Kodak Gold 200 than anything else, mainly because a local drugstore has tons of it (of unknown vintage) for $2.00 a roll. If I dig through the bargain bin long enough, sometimes a roll of Gold 100 wil appear, but mostly 200, HD 400, an Max 400 and 800.
BlackXList
Well-known
Gold is my standard "grab it if I want a decent looking shot" film, if it's something important, I'll grab Portra, but generally I'm happy with what I get from Gold
If I'm just shooting away daily it'll either be the pound shop Agfa Vistaplus (Fuji) or if I'm wanting more from the negatives Gold, I've yet to be let down by it, and I have to admit, I much prefer the Kodak colour pallette to Fuji.
If I'm just shooting away daily it'll either be the pound shop Agfa Vistaplus (Fuji) or if I'm wanting more from the negatives Gold, I've yet to be let down by it, and I have to admit, I much prefer the Kodak colour pallette to Fuji.
Retrotech68
Established
I like the stuff. Always got consistent results when shooting Gold 200. In fact, used it a lot for the same reasons as Greyscale.
The palette is indeed - or least my eyes perceive it that way - quite saturated. In very bright sunny days, it will make vivid, strong colours even stronger and 'densier'.
The palette is indeed - or least my eyes perceive it that way - quite saturated. In very bright sunny days, it will make vivid, strong colours even stronger and 'densier'.
Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
The OP's portraits are beautiful. I like the first and fourth the best.
So... does Gold 200 come in 4x5?
So... does Gold 200 come in 4x5?
Gumby
Veteran
So... does Gold 200 come in 4x5?
No... and neither does any other consumer-level film.
odes might belong in general interest
threads about film belong in the film forum.
Stephen
threads about film belong in the film forum.
Stephen
ianstamatic
Well-known
Leica CL gold 200 june 2012
There is a fairly large dynamic range in the second image.
To be totally honest i do prefer porta .