35mm color film Kodak Gold 200, 36 exposures, ISO 200

Kodak Gold 200 is a 35mm color negative film with ISO 200 sensitivity and 36 exposures designed for general-purpose photography. It is balanced for daylight and mixed-light conditions, producing natural-looking colors and fine grain suitable for everyday snapshots, travel images and portraits. The film is processed using standard C-41 chemistry, making it compatible with most commercial photo labs and home processing systems that support color negative development.

Advantages

Kodak Gold 200 provides consistent color rendition and moderate contrast while maintaining a fine grain structure that preserves image detail. Its ISO 200 sensitivity offers a balance between low-light performance and image quality, allowing handheld shooting in reasonably lit environments without excessive grain. The film’s compatibility with standard color negative processing ensures straightforward lab handling and predictable results for both beginners and experienced photographers.

Suitable for

• Everyday snapshots and family photos
• Travel and street photography in daylight
• Portraits with natural skin tones
• Project work and film learning for hobbyists

Key specifications

• Format: 35mm (135)
• Sensitivity: ISO 200
• Exposures: 36 frames per roll
• Type: Color negative film
• Processing: Standard C-41 color negative process
• Grain: Fine grain suitable for enlargement and scanning

How to use

Load the 35mm film into a compatible 35mm camera following the camera manufacturer’s instructions, advance the film to the first frame, and set the camera ISO to 200. Meter and expose according to lighting conditions: use daylight settings for outdoor shooting and adjust shutter speed or aperture for mixed or low-light scenes. After shooting all 36 exposures, rewind the film and have it processed at a lab that performs C-41 development, or develop it using home C-41 kits if available and properly set up.

Usage recommendations

For optimal results, shoot Kodak Gold 200 in daylight or well-lit indoor environments and scan or print from properly color-balanced C-41 processed negatives. When photographing portraits, choose moderate contrast lighting and avoid harsh direct midday sun to preserve natural skin tones. If push processing is considered, consult processing guidelines as increased development can affect grain and color balance.