Film comparison
Kodak Gold 200 vs Harman Technology Phoenix 200
- Gold 200 has finer grain.
- Gold 200 is cheaper in 35mm (about £8.50 vs £14.00).
Side by side
| Gold 200 | Phoenix 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Harman Technology |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 200 | ISO 200 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm |
| Grain | Medium | Coarse |
| Contrast | Medium high | High |
| Latitude | Good | Medium |
| Saturation | High | Very high |
| Price, 35mm | about £8.50 | about £14.00 |
| Price, 120 | about £8.50 | — |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Gold 200
- Classic nostalgic warm tones. Reintroduced in 120 format in 2022, offering pro-level results for a budget price in medium format.
- Phoenix 200
- First new color negative in decades. Intentionally strong grain with punchy colors. No orange mask - requires scanner adjustment.
Which suits what
Better pick: Gold 200
Holiday, Sunny days, General purpose
Both work well
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Better pick: Phoenix 200
Creative work, Experimental, Lo fi aesthetic
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Gold 200 | Phoenix 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | 1s |
| 10s | 20s | 20s |
| 30s | 1m 23s | 1m 23s |
| 2m | 8m 25s | 8m 25s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator