About this film

Kodak Gold 200 is a colour negative film rated at ISO 200 in 135 format with 36 exposures, processed in C-41. This is expired stock: the rolls passed their best-before dates between 1992 and 2005.

What you get

One roll from batches dated 1992, 1995, 1997 or 2005. If a particular year matters to you, message me before ordering and I will pick the roll.

What to expect from expired film

Over the years the emulsion loses speed and gains fog: colours shift, contrast drops and grain becomes more visible. Results depend on how the film was stored, so every roll is a bit of an experiment.

Practical advice

Expose generously. The usual rule of thumb is one extra stop for every decade past the best-before date — for these rolls roughly EI 25–50 instead of ISO 200. Bracket important frames. More in the article expired film: how to shoot it.

Processing: standard C-41. I can develop and scan it for you — film development and scanning. For fresh stock, see Kodak Gold 200, best before 07/2028.

Specifications

  • Format: 135

  • ISO: 200 (box speed)

  • Exposures: 36

  • Process: standard C-41

  • Best before: expired 1992–2005

Frequently asked questions

What speed should I rate Kodak Gold 200 from 1992–2005 at?

Start at EI 25–50 — two to three stops more generous than the ISO 200 box speed. Bracket important frames.

Can I choose the year of the roll?

Yes — message me before ordering: there are rolls dated 1992, 1995, 1997 and 2005.

Which process does expired Kodak Gold 200 need?

Standard C-41, the same as fresh film.