GOLDEN HOUR on KODAK GOLD 200 // (Lisbon street POV + Leica M6)

Golden horizons, warm sunsets - what film could be better suited for this than Kodak Gold 200? In this episode I am shooting two rolls of film while exploring the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. Come join me for a calm and cozy street session that was blessed with some magical light.
And also, please let me know about your opinion: Which image did you enjoy the most?
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[@olympus2OM]

You have achieved to get closer to your subjects the last year in a natural way. Your shots get better. Congrats. It's not an easy path for many street photographers. Carry on your good work.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks so much for your comment! I feel like it's hard to see progress yourself, so I am always thankful for those types of feedback.

[@erykirawan4290]

Hey.. I came across your video, and I instantly love it! I'm new to film photography (and to photography in general) and I feel that street photography is indeed my way. This video resonates with me as I use Kodak Gold 200 quite a lot (I use my humble Olympus OM-10 camera). I love your shots and the way you tell the story. I'm glad to finally come across a really great channel.

[@JTobiason]

Excelent work. Love these views of Lisbon and great photos.

[@Coco-ct5ix]

What a delightful video! Thank you Karin for generously videoing and sharing your holiday in Portugal with us!

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! ☺️

[@charleshamilton635]

Oh my, the tones you're getting with Gold 200 with that light and subject are just beautiful. Reminiscent of the Kodak print ads years ago. My favorite way to shoot Gold is keeping a point and shoot tucked in my pocket and only bringing it out in the last light of the day. Thank you for sharing this. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@superkuiy4488]

Its gold 🎉

[@Francois_L_7933]

Last time I was at my local Walmart I saw some 3 packs of Gold 200 for 23$ Canadian. That's a far cry from the days when everybody was liquidating the stuff at pennies on the dollar.

[@KarinMajoka]

Crazy, how times have changed!

[@garonkiesel1646]

Great video!! I really love your backlit street views. 👏👏👏

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

You definitely managed to capture the essence and energy of Lisbon, well done :)

[@mrendall90]

Wow these are so good. Thanks for sharing!

[@HD-tj2uo]

Definitiv die schönste Stadt in Europa, tolle Bilder.

[@KarinMajoka]

Mir hat Porto tatsächlich noch etwas besser gefallen, aber Lissabon war wirklich auch sehr schön!

[@emptysymbol]

Absolutely incredible video, and the photos were beautiful. I'm constantly in awe of film photographers not downplaying Digital at all but you guys are a different breed xD

[@rmle23]

I just live on the other side of the river on south of Lisbon. good to see pictures of my country big city, thanks for sharing.

[@AlexOnStreets]

Nice photos! And wow that city looks beautiful.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you, Alex :)

[@peterebel7899]

Great done! Lisbon, worth a visit.

[@RickGTI2019]

My ancestors are from Portugal, and I still have family there. I have been back several times, but you caught the essence of Lisbon. Thanks, Rick…..

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you so much for your comment, this means a lot!

[@bachdinh4404]

Beautiful photos! Gold really fits the colors of the city like you said.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you ☺️✌🏻

[@AndyG1995]

Really cool photos!!

[@kodimolly6082]

Wonderful photos! Keep up the great work! ^^

[@coryhalewilliams]

love this so much!

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you, I appreciate it! :)

[@MrGarrincha11]

My favourite film stock! Thank you!

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks for your comment, much appreciated :)

[@luxdalet]

Awesome video! Truly perfect metering! I rarely achieve such a great range even on a mirrorless camera during golden hour 😅 Fantastic photos!

[@GeekyGalore]

I honestly love Kodak gold. It's pretty much the only thing available where I live. It also makes me feel like I'm not breaking the bank!

[@TatsuroMusic]

Beautiful video! it's chilling :)

[@dr.seltsam1975]

There is no better way to start a foggy, lazy sunday :) A lot of great pictures but the pictures of the band & dancer @ 07:57-08:06 are outstanding and transport this chilly and lighthearted feeling in such a perfect way ! Love it !

[@KarinMajoka]

I wish I had fog on today's lazy Sunday - so I am a little bit jealous! Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it a lot. :)

[@dr.seltsam1975]

@@KarinMajoka You are the only one who wishes for fog on a lazy sunday ;) Did you confuse fog with a "cup of eggnogg" ? :)

[@joaodaconceicaonunes7751]

Thanks for sharing, some pictures were really beautiful (framing, light)

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you, I appreciate it! :)

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Obrigado Karin!!!! I wasnt able to see much of Lisboa on my first trip there, so Its on my to-do List for the future. The images were great specially the light! Thanks for bringing back good memories.

[@KarinMajoka]

Yes, the light in Portugal was magical. Thanks for your comment :)

[@md3631363]

Very cool :)

[@olympus2OM]

Well done!

[@SweetLouPhotography]

Oh man, I loooooove Lisbon. I visited in college, life changing. I hope you drank a super bock while you were there!! The shot at 5:22 makes me soooo nostalgic, love it. Great work!! Hope you've been well.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks for your comment, Lou! Yes of course - while everybody seems to get crazy over Port wine, as a beer person I appreciated a cold super bock. Hope you get the chance to visit Lisbon again one day! :)

[@toulcaz31]

Portugal added to my list. Thanks :)

[@KarinMajoka]

It's beautiful and really worth a visit!

[@neppybynature]

I was in Lisboa the same time as you, but I was shooting with a Leica M7. You are correct, it's very steep there (it's the same on Madeira island)!

[@tedphillips2951]

Enjoyable video & very nice photos! Lisbon looks wonderful. My dream trip is Mexico City & I'm working on it.

[@KarinMajoka]

Mexico must be wonderful for photography as well! Not sure I would do it on my own as a woman, but I surely would love to visit one day as well.

[@rickyzagalo]

It was a pleasure to see this video and photos of Lisbon, the city where I was born and live. In fact, nothing like a good street photo session in the old Lisbon center, with its points of interest scattered by a large area, full of ups and downs, to replace several gym sessions. Despite living here for many years, and the city is losing many of its traditions, gradually replacing its lifelong shops and restaurants for international business, very tourism-turned, it is still very often that I pick up a camera and go to these places, without a fixed destination, just enjoying the ride, the view and, taking some nice shots. I have used the Kodak Gold 200 a lot, I consider it gives me the best colors and definition option, after Proimage and Ektar, which I couldn´t find for sale, for quit a few monthes. Thank you Karen, for all the good times you share in your videos. Grretings from Lisbon. Ricardo

[@KarinMajoka]

I am sure you have a totally different look on the city as a foreigner as a tourist like me. It's sad to hear how many small shops have to close down in order to please tourism - In that regard I almost feel a little bit guilty for being one of those tourists as well. I am glad to hear you can enjoy the city nonetheless!

[@rickyzagalo]

@@KarinMajoka No, don't be. Tourists are most welcome. Tourists bring freshness, new cultures, development, even happiness, which is very good for every country and city. It's no one's fault, just the way businesses and earn as many money as possible logic. 😉

[@AeromaticXD]

Some beautiful shots as always!!

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you! ✌🏻

[@AeromaticXD]

@@KarinMajoka you’re welcome!

[@Blackmind0]

..ich bin wieder begeistert von deinem Video aus Lissabon, ich hatte die Stadt irgendwie nie auf dem Radar, aber da sollte ich auch mal hin.....feine Fotos, der Kodak ist sehr ok...lg BM

[@KarinMajoka]

Vielen Dank für den Kommentar, weiß ich sehr zu schätzen! Ich hatte Portugal bis vor einiger Zeit auch nicht auf dem Radar, aber bin sehr froh nun doch endlich mal hingefahren zu sein.

[@BlueSatt]

Awesome street photo! We decided to book a trip to Lisbon in January, hope the weather will be good :) Have you tried the "low" sharpness setting on your gopro? I think it gives a more filmic vibe, while retaining lots of details!

[@marco.2926]

Ausgesprochen schöne Bilder und die Wahl des Kodak Gold 200 war offensichtlich Gold richtig. Dein Video macht richtig Lust, selbst nach Portugal zu fahren. Im Moment müssten dann noch die alten Minoltas mit auf Reise, aber bald wird es auch eine Leica sein. Einfach weil es ein solcher Genuss ist, ein so schönes Stück Technik zu "begreifen" und zu nutzen. Schließlich schreibt sich ein schöner Brief auch besser mit einem Kolbenfüller als mit einem billigen Kuli. Deine Videos machen definitiv Lust auf mehr. Danke!

[@KarinMajoka]

Vielen Dank für deinen lieben Kommentar, habe mich sehr darüber gefreut! :) Dann drücke ich mal die Daumen, dass du eine passende Leica für dich findest. Portugal ist auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert!

[@BlackOrdinance]

Lovely shots; luckily I have some fridge stored before this film crisis...3 rolls of 135 Gold cost just as much as old Portra prices these days lol. Get some of the new Fujicolor 200 stock (exactly the same as Gold).

[@seebbii]

Ein street POV mit einer digitalen Leica M würde ich mal sooo spannend finden mit kleinem Fazit am Ende! :)

Bom dia from Brazil!

[@matthiassteck4009]

Das Bild von dem Tänzer bei 8:03 finde ich ganz großartig, ein Meisterwerk. Auch sonst sehr schöne Bilder. In Lissabon (und Portugal) war ich leider noch nie, aber jetzt will ich hin.

[@KarinMajoka]

Vielen Dank für den Kommentar, weiß ich sehr zu schätzen! :)

[@TheArtofKAS]

Just beautiful Madam. Every time I see one of those photography. But then I will never have much time consuming it can be get film developed if you don't have anything at your house.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it! :)

[@TheArtofKAS]

@@KarinMajoka always

[@casieharrodhellbunny2011]

Early 😁

[@KarinMajoka]

Yaaaay! 🤍

[@mrcsanselmo]

Really enjoyed watching. Nice photographs. Given time enough you would see ‘we’ aren’t so camera friendly as it might seem. I’ve had some experiences of that. Btw, Lisbon is a 2,9-3million people city, 500 000 is just the core, the municipality, and wikipedia doesn’t check that.

[@datvu6]

Great video and great shots. Might I ask what technique did you use to set the perfect focus, shutter speed and aperture that fast? Your shooting style is rapid and I really love it! Hope to learn a thing or two from you.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you! :) Well, I also check my exposure in-between shots while walking. And every time I step into the shadows or the light I automatically adjust my setting so that my aperture and shutter speed are set ready all the time. And for focusing I use zone focusing in combination with muscle memory.

[@Racker411]

what a vibe!!! was there in late july and already miss it, when was your stay ?

[@KarinMajoka]

I feel you! I was there at the end of August and it was still really nice and warm.

[@thorstenjaspert9394]

I Like the Kodak Gold colour. It makes the golden hour a bit more golden. In bright daylight it warms the light up, shadows don't become ugly bluish. The Portra 400 is too neutral, nearly digital clean. Quiet without own character. The scanability of the Gold could be better. The resolution could be a bit higher. All in all nice pictures.

[@KarinMajoka]

It totally agree about your Kodak Gold thoughts! It's not always the sharpest but it was a lot of character indeed. Thank you for the comment :)

[@til230]

what exposure and apertute did you use while walking? how did your photos didnt get blurry in the beginning?

[@kimsheenchua6792]

Really enjoyed the video, I hope to do the same thing in about 3 weeks time! Cheers!

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks for your comment. Have fun, I am sure you will love the city! :)

[@izustun9851]

Hi Karin, did I use 35mm during this video?

[@devroombagchus7460]

Thank you very much! From what I could see on my iPad, it seems to me that the Portra 400 you used earlier could handle deep shadows and highlights a bit better. Is this true? To cut costs, I am trying Vision 3, with an 85b filter outside. My first film turned out quite well in high res scan, but definitely needs editing. Much too flat. So more boring work with the computer. Many pictures were taken with the Leica MP, Voightländer Ultron 35. Do you have an opinion on these cheaper ram back ECN6 films?

[@KarinMajoka]

Yes, I think Portra has a bigger latitude and can handle the extreme end of the exposure spectrum better. But I was surprised how well Kodak Gold could keep up, regarding it's half the price. I like motion picture film for photography and used a couple of different Vision 3 options - but good development and good scans are crucial.

[@furiouzzzz]

I'm wondering how did you focus by hand without looking into a viewfinder?

[@ytuberization]

Tolles Video mit fantastischen Bildern! 👍🏼 Sind die Scans selbst gemacht oder von einem kommerziellen Anbieter?

[@KarinMajoka]

Vielen Dank! Die Scans aus dem Video sind vom Labor, urbanfilmlab genauer gesagt.

[@ytuberization]

@@KarinMajoka Vielen Dank. Die kannte ich noch gar nicht.

[@nickcr3919]

I like your photos very much.Congratulations.I want to ask you if you’re anxious about the curtain shutter when you shoot against the sun.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you for your comment! :) I am not really scared because I take the photo quickly and then try to not let my lens face the sun directly afterwards. I think it's only "dangerous" when letting the lens face the sun for too long.

[@nickcr3919]

@@KarinMajoka Thank you for your answer.I think it is a good technique.

[@CrociDB]

Even those 17e 3-pack Kodak Gold at DM/Rossmann now are pretty hard to find nowadays.=/

[@KarinMajoka]

I know, it's crazy. There are many people buying them in bulk and then selling them for more online, which absolutely sucks.

[@GilloKong]

I found 200 one of the best cheap films to buy, better than fuji film.

[@kevinlack5634]

Great video Karen :) It looks a great city for street photography and you had excellent weather for your visit! My favourite images were the man dancing (illuminated by the very fortuitous lens flare!) and a different man running up the hill with his dog on a lead, it looked like he was chasing his shadow :)

[@KarinMajoka]

Thanks for your comment Kevin, I appreciate it! The man dancing had so many amazing moves, it was a pleasure to soak in the whole atmosphere of the scene.

[@blende5.693]

very nice photos, I don’t like the Kodak Gold, but maybe I’m wrong

[@KarinMajoka]

Taste is subjective, I don't like it for all situations, but found it fitting for this occasion. :)

[@blende5.693]

@@KarinMajoka it definitely works very well in the warm light of Portugal. At the end of the 80th, my personal photography drop in date, the Kodak gold was the poor man’s film, also the brand Orwo. If your student budget was big enough, you take the Fuji Velvia 50. but times are change.

[@mattpshields]

Still learning film photography so forgive me if this is a silly question - but when you say you shot at 100 on the first roll did you still get it developed as normal or was there any alterations with that?

[@KarinMajoka]

It's not a silly question at all! In my case I just decided to overexpose my film, which means that I will expose it as a lower ISO to give it some extra light but will develop it normally. Another thing people like to do is to "push" or "pull" film: here you will shoot it at another ISO but will compensate for that in development.

[@mattpshields]

@@KarinMajoka great thanks for letting me know 🙂 I know you CAN push colour film but it's not as done so just wanted to check. Your work on this trip looked stunning by the way!

[@B3KoR]

how do you send these pictures of her from the camera to the computer?

[@SkiddosSiren]

Hi.. can you tell me some of the settings you use for shooting with kodak gold 200 such as here please?

[@KarinMajoka]

The key thing is to shoot the film as if it was an iso 100 film. That way you will overexpose it slightly and the color will look pretty clean and pastel.

[@SkiddosSiren]

@@KarinMajoka ok thanks for the heads up . And also again I'm wondering how about the F stops- which did you use?

[@capeloph]

Bom dia

[@KarinMajoka]

[@gibcoprobe66]

Some constructive criticism: I feel like you use the ''spray and pray'' technique too much. Not sure if it's linked to filming content at the same time but I feel that some more careful shooting would lead to pictures with more impact/stronger narrative. Also, if you're going to do street photography, get in there! often you shoot people from a distance. You have the chance to be a woman with a smallish camera, you should take advantage of that. Cheers.

[@KarinMajoka]

Thank you for your comment. But I don't "spray and pray" - it literally means to use the burst mode on your camera, shoot dozens of photos in seconds and hope that there is something useful. I am sure there is plenty of room to improve my street photography, so I am generally always open to feedback. But to be honest in this session I am rather happy with my compositions and distances to my subjects and I cannot think of many photos where I wished to be closer. Street photography style is subjective, so your style might not be mine.

[@gibcoprobe66]

@@KarinMajoka Thanks for the explanation but I know exactly what spray and pray is... And yes, you can do it with a film camera... As you said it's all subjective; I feel like you do and that your composition is not always optimal but if you like it, that's what matters in the end, isn't ? You do you Boo Boo...

[@FlaikD]

Washed colors, pure rubbish