Film comparison
Kodak Gold 200 vs Kodak Ultramax 400
- Ultramax 400 is a stop faster (ISO 400 vs 200).
- Gold 200 is cheaper in 35mm (about £8.50 vs £11.50).
Side by side
| Gold 200 | Ultramax 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Kodak |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 200 | ISO 400 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm |
| Grain | Medium | Medium |
| Contrast | Medium high | Medium high |
| Latitude | Good | Good |
| Saturation | High | High |
| Price, 35mm | about £8.50 | about £11.50 |
| 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.
- Ultramax 400
- Kodak's affordable everyday colour negative, available worldwide in drugstores and supermarkets. Delivers saturated, warm-leaning colours with a characteristic punch that works well in bright daylight. Moderate grain becomes visible in enlargements but adds pleasant texture. A popular choice for casual shooters and those looking to experiment without the cost of professional stocks.
Which suits what
Better pick: Gold 200
Holiday, Sunny days, General purpose
Both work well
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Better pick: Ultramax 400
Street photography, Vacation, Point and shoot
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Gold 200 | Ultramax 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | 1s |
| 10s | 20s | 22s |
| 30s | 1m 23s | 1m 39s |
| 2m | 8m 25s | 10m 41s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator
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