Kodak Gold 200 Review | The Cheap Portra

[@ronsharmagaming]

For the price, i have to say i've never used any film that comes close to the Gold 200. And about the warm tones, it's the feel that i assume is intended. Personally i love the warm "gold" tone that it provides.

[@DaniloAllen]

I like the warm tone - but not when it turns my friends skin yellow! It's a lovely film for the price though 😊

[@jk1231391]

I like Gold a lot, but I’ve had the same exact experiences. The skin tones especially start to fall apart about 10 minutes before sunset. I find it performs best about an hour before sunset, and then also using direct flash at night.

[@DaniloAllen]

I wonder what causes the skin tones to get so bad

[@maxjanko]

@@DaniloAllen I guess it’s the white balance.

[@DaniloAllen]

@@maxjanko true! it's just a lot I guess..

[@pancakelens75]

I would LOVE it if Kodak made Gold in 120!!

[@brentdamage1520]

This is definitely some quality content like no other.

[@DaniloAllen]

and you are a quality audience member like no other 😊

[@JamesGlac]

Just bought some Kodak gold and was a bit nervous because I didn’t want my photos to be too warm but after seeing this I can rest assured that I made a good choice 👍

[@DaniloAllen]

yay! how did the shots go - have you gotten your scans back yet?

[@suchitgangurde3514]

You've shot some really nice pictures there. And the video felt very good to watch too. The presentation is spot on and feels interactive. I myself want to get into 35mm film photography with an old Hotshot 35UF (Indian brand from the late 80's) point and shoot camera that belonged to my grandfather. I'm currently waiting to get it back from repairs and servicing and I'm really hoping it still works after at least 15 years of being unused and that it produces decent shots. Cheers!

[@DaniloAllen]

Thank you 😊 Hopefully you get some nice shots!

[@suchitgangurde3514]

Hi @@DaniloAllen The camera works and I got some decent shots on it using a roll of Kodak Gold 200. Some shots were of course complete duds, especially the ones I thought had a good framing and exposure. I'm still learning its quirks, so yes, expected. Definitely a good start though. I'm hunting for a better camera now and I also have loaded a Fujifilm C200 as my second roll. Almost halfway through it, plus I'm searching for good labs to get film developed properly where I stay. I realise that the camera is just an ordinary one, considering it was made locally in an era when photography as a hobby in general was not as common and a owning a camera was a bit of a luxury. Considering that, I think it works great. The nostalgia wave is pretty tall. Cheers and thanks! I hope the channel grows well! I hope we can connect on Facebook as well. I am into smartphone photography as one of my immensely favorite hobbies and post on my personal account very often. I'd love to see/hear what you think.

[@jayavardhanp280]

2:41 what's the music so pleasent and nice video

[@DaniloAllen]

Love Me Patiently by Liminal is the track

[@jayavardhanp280]

@@DaniloAllen thanks and i enjoyed ur video I am not a photographer but I like it

[@DaniloAllen]

Awesome! Thank you! I was actually in the middle of editing my next video as you left that first comment, funnily enough looking for a song to use and you made me realise I should use that song again haha

[@rbelfry2007]

I love Gold for general photography. I use it mostly on sunny days.

[@Maartenols]

Wonderful grain, from 01:48 ;) Ps. Did you shot this a box speed? Pps. Thanks for the upload.

[@alyssawsandoval7091]

Love this channel...It feels authentic

[@DaniloAllen]

I try my best!

[@schoondog3756]

Dude those portraits still looked good, if you didnt tell me it was blue hour id say that the shot was pretty sweet!

[@DaniloAllen]

Thank you!

[@MattSolnick]

Went to b&h and bought my first pack of film ever! Excited to try after years of digital

[@DaniloAllen]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@khalidzamzamkz]

That is without a doubt the best kodak Gold review out there. Thanks man.

[@DaniloAllen]

Thank you 😊 glad you enjoyed it

[@Trance88]

That last shot came out really nice.

[@DaniloAllen]

Thanks! 😊

[@NatKellyFilms]

Ah, I loved watching this 😌 so peaceful and great photos

[@DaniloAllen]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! That means a lot!

[@HarryPlaysGuitar7]

Some really nice photos man! I love a bit of Kodak gold. Do you tend to overexpose slightly when you use it? Because I’ve found it doesn’t handle shadows that well

[@DaniloAllen]

I expose for shadows generally - or shoot 1 stop overexposed

[@HarryPlaysGuitar7]

@@DaniloAllen Yes me too, seems to be the way

[@fgj4990]

Some lovely pictures you took with this film!

[@DaniloAllen]

Cheers!

[@ephraimchama4756]

Really appreciate this video I’ve just started shooting on film this year and I’m really enjoying it what I love is that Different film rolls have different results lastly I loaded in my film in my film camera for the first time 😀

[@DaniloAllen]

Enjoy your journey with film!

[@Santiago-yr5hn]

Came across your channel and damn this one is just so gentle, as how I like it, and also very informative. Thank you for this, Danilo!

[@DaniloAllen]

Thank you very much Denzel! I've been working hard to try this approach to my videos. I've got another one coming up soon that I'm very excited for that is as gentle as a feather - that I'm so excited to get done!

[@shelbymarie8987]

just ordered kodak gold 200 that expired the month i was born (06/2001!!!) so excited. definitely gonna have to buy a new roll of kodak gold 200 to compare to the expired 😌

[@DaniloAllen]

how did it go? have you shot it yet?

[@chaaad7643]

Kodak Gold is great in normal daylight balanced light (not sunset). It's not one you want to overexpose the shit out of (which portra and fuji shooters love to do for those soft pastel looks). Shoot it at box speed , meter for the highlights, shoot in daylight balanced light, and you'll get great photos. I've made some of my favorite portraits on this film. It's meant for skin in daylight. It was made as an every day consumer family film. It's made for people in daylight.

[@DaniloAllen]

Meter for the highlights you reckon even at box speed? That's unconventional right? Interesting - I will have to give that a try. And yes - I agree, sunsets look terrible. I guess some lessons are learned the hard way...

[@joeltunnah]

Gold has great saturation and wonderful almost vintage colors, unlike Portra. Gold is also very noisy (color noise) and grainy even in full daylight shots taken at ISO 200, unlike Portra. If you don’t zoom in or print large it’s not a problem, as you mentioned in the video. Good review.

[@DaniloAllen]

Thank you!

[@alanapaulinafuentes139]

great photos! nice work

[@DaniloAllen]

thanks!

[@travisconer]

@4:58 do you remember the setting you used? I tried this but couldn't get it with Kodak Gold! (getting color in the The water and blue sky)

[@DaniloAllen]

I don't remember too well, but I believe i was shooting +1EV to what my meter on my camera suggested

[@photohiker81]

It's a joy to watch your videos, just did a comparison of Gold and c200. Maybe also interesting for a video.

[@DaniloAllen]

great idea!

[@leespiderpod]

I like it when using my old FM1 Nikon

[@DaniloAllen]

☺️

[@VariTimo]

How can you overexposure Kodak Gold?!

[@ZeptonicScientist]

Great Video! Just wondering if you can change the aperature on the camera with the eos 3000, i'm thinking of getting one to go with my older canon ef mount lenses.

[@DaniloAllen]

Yes - you definitely can!

[@julysfinest3459]

As someone new to film do you suggest porta 400 or Kodak gold ?

[@DaniloAllen]

If your new I’d suggest starting with whatever’s cheaper first, just to get your grips and familiarise yourself with the process and your camera!

[@Lucas_Reartes]

Hii I would like to take some photos with a expired kodak gold 100 o a expired gold 200 (less than 10 years). Does someone have an idea of how are the results?

[@Atzenkeeper4]

Did you always shoot on ISO 200?

[@DaniloAllen]

I recommend metering at 100 ISO

[@travisconer]

I've been using this lately too, (Nikon f3) and I've found that the highlights were often really blown out. Did you measue ISO down (like I've heard some other people do) to 100?

[@DaniloAllen]

I measured it at exact value I believe with one or two shots overexposed by 1 stop

[@joeltunnah]

Paiwbtla, it sounds like a problem with your scanner process. I don’t think it’s possible to “blow out” the highlights (255 value on the scan) on Gold 200. I shoot it at box speed.

[@MrOmarDX]

Does the image stabilization in your lens work with your film camera?

[@DaniloAllen]

That’s a very good question. My gut says yes - because all the electronics seem to be there... But I’m not certain...

[@vandervice4787]

Wait what's their thing against Ultramax?

[@DaniloAllen]

my results with Ultramax so far have been disappointing (in comparison to other stocks) and it's just not for me - just my opinion

[@vandervice4787]

Danilo Allen Thats fair

[@laylanatassha1375]

do u need flash when using gold 200?

[@DaniloAllen]

only when it's too dark to shoot otherwise, personally I'm not the biggest fan of the style that flash gives

[@Peppermint1]

To me the 200 is nothing special, I find it lacks saturated colors and character. The 400 is less quality and sharpness but it brings out more color depending on the subject. Not a landscape or city film, more a film for very colorful objects. If you don't mind shooting 100, go with the Ektar for sharpness and nice colors, it's $2-$3 more than the 200 and has normal processing. It's sharp, with well balanced and quite saturated colors. Just not the best if one is shooting with P&S cameras in lower light

[@johns7058]

I live in Italy and it costs 10 US dollars for 1 roll.

[@DaniloAllen]

that's quite expensive for 1 roll, I can get 36exp. rolls here in Australia for about 6USD

[@PhillyG100]

@@DaniloAllen Great vid man. Moved to Australia not too long ago, where's best to buy film? So many places seem to be out of stock

[@DaniloAllen]

@@PhillyG100 it's really tricky, most of the good places where they properly refrigerate and store the film are in the major metropolitan areas, where abouts are you based?

[@PhillyG100]

@@DaniloAllen Ah right, I'm in Adelaide. Or are there any good websites you'd recommend? Thanks!

[@DaniloAllen]

Walkens! I buy my film there and haven't been disappointed once.

[@torish9670]

Just shot a roll of kodak ultra max can confirm it sucks

[@TheFrontyer]

Gold looks better then portra in my opinion

[@trevisonclark7135]

I always thought that portra was just expensive 200 gold

[@joeltunnah]

Not even close.

[@DaniloAllen]

if you get perfect lighting - I'd have to agree!

[@kristijanfranjoivancic6769]

Huge color shift....

[@arricammarques1955]

Hire a model for your locations, people make better photographs. Push it 400 ASA

[@DaniloAllen]

Will you be paying for this?

[@arricammarques1955]

I have worth the investment if you want to improve as a photographer.

[@putyou12]

Dumb question ? Just starting to shoot in film , i got 200 film kodak in what exposure should i shoot 400 or 200 ? Im shooting on a minolta 35mm srt101

[@DaniloAllen]

I'd suggest setting your meter at 100 (setting the ASA on the shutter dial to 100) if you can, but it's okay if you meter at 200.

[@putyou12]

@@DaniloAllen thank for the reply.