Kodak Kodacolor 200 35mm Film (C-41)

Kodak Kodacolor 200 is an ISO 200 colour negative film that offers a sweet spot between fine grain and flexibility in mixed lighting. It's daylight-balanced, C-41 processed, and delivers a warm, natural colour palette that's been a hallmark of Kodak consumer films for decades.

Based on our own testing, Kodacolor 200 is the same emulsion as Kodak ColorPlus 200, distributed under the Kodacolor name by Kodak Alaris. If you've shot ColorPlus before, you know exactly what to expect — warm tones, medium contrast, reliable results, and a classic Kodak look.

Price is per roll.

Why photographers love Kodacolor 200

ISO 200 is one of the most practical film speeds for everyday shooting — fast enough to handle shade and overcast days, slow enough to keep grain fine and detail sharp in good light. Kodacolor 200 hits that balance well.

The colour rendering is warm and flattering without being overdone. Skin tones have a natural glow, greens lean slightly warm, and the overall contrast is gentle enough to hold detail in both shadows and highlights. It's a film that produces consistently enjoyable results without requiring much thought — load it, shoot it, get great scans.

For the price, it's hard to beat as an everyday colour negative film in Australia.

A bit of film history

The Kodacolor name stretches back to 1942 and the world's first consumer colour negative film. The current Kodacolor 200 is distributed by Kodak Alaris — the company that manages Kodak's photographic film and paper business — and shares its emulsion with the widely loved Kodak ColorPlus 200. It's a modern, fresh film with one of the most storied names in photographic history.

Processing

Kodacolor 200 requires standard C-41 colour negative processing. We process C-41 in-house at Ikigai Film Lab in Melbourne, with scanning available on our Fujifilm Frontier and Noritsu HS-1800 scanners.

Common questions

Is Kodacolor 200 the same as Kodak ColorPlus?

Based on our testing, yes — Kodacolor 200 and Kodak ColorPlus 200 appear to be the same emulsion, distributed under different names by Kodak Alaris. The colour rendering, grain structure, and overall look are identical. If you've shot ColorPlus, you're already familiar with what Kodacolor 200 delivers.

How does Kodacolor 200 compare to Kodak Gold 200?

Both are ISO 200 Kodak colour negative films, but they have a slightly different character. Gold 200 has a warmer, punchier look with slightly more saturation. Kodacolor 200 is a touch more neutral and even-handed. For everyday shooting the difference is subtle, but side by side Gold tends to look a little richer while Kodacolor is cleaner.

Is ISO 200 a good all-round film speed?

Yes — ISO 200 is one of the most versatile speeds available. It handles bright outdoor light well, copes reasonably with overcast conditions and open shade, and produces noticeably finer grain than ISO 400. For travel and everyday shooting it's an excellent choice, especially at this price point.