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Get your wallets prepared, movie shooters! Kodak Moments, a division of Kodak Alaris, has introduced it’s bringing its standard Gold 200 shade unfavourable movie inventory again to 120 format.
Whereas Kodak Gold 200 has been obtainable in 120 rolls up to now, it hasn’t been obtainable in rolls of 120 since 1997 when it was referred to as Kodacolor Gold 200. Based mostly on the tech sheet and knowledge supplied within the FAQ accompanying the movie inventory’s launch, it seems as if this ‘new’ movie inventory is certainly a brand new system in comparison with the 120 format Kodak Gold 200 seen up to now.
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Kodak says Kodak Gold 200 for 120 ‘is an inexpensive, entry-level shade movie that leads to a really perfect mixture of heat saturated shade, wonderful grain and excessive sharpness’ and ‘is coated on 3.94 mil Kodak ESTAR movie base which supplies enhanced high quality, transparency and dimensional stability.’ The paper backing used for 120 format can be reformulated to supply ‘considerably extra safety for any movie rolls which can be subjected to less- than-ideal storage, dealing with and environmental circumstances.’ It’s possible this element that’s main Kodak to calling this a ‘Skilled’ movie, regardless of Kodak Gold 200 sometimes being a extra consumer-grade providing in Kodak’s lineup.
We’re working to get our palms on just a few rolls of this to try it out, however for now we’re going to share the ideas of photographer Wesley Verhoeve, who managed to get his palms on just a few rolls forward of launch and has shared the next video, in addition to a prolonged submit on his Substack relating to his expertise with taking pictures the ‘new outdated’ movie:
In his conclusion, titled ‘Takeaways,’ Verhoeve had the next to say:
‘After taking pictures 5 rolls of this movie, together with one open air (see beneath) I can confidently say I like this movie inventory. The colours render fantastically, the grain is clean and natural, the latitude is mild and forgiving, and I simply love the way it feels. On the danger of blasphemy, I could even want it to the traditional Kodak Portra for some shoots particularly when there’s a number of mild.’
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Kodak Gold 200 in 120 format is accessible to buy at movie retailers across the globe in 5-roll ‘Professional Packs.’ Pricing is anticipated to be about 25% cheaper than Kodak’s Portra 160 movie, which is a welcomed bit of knowledge in a day and age of ever-increasing movie costs.
Press launch:
Kodak Moments Broadcasts New 120 Format Gold 200 Movie
ROCHESTER, N.Y. March 16, 2022 – Kodak Moments, a division of Kodak Alaris, continues the growth of its shade movie portfolio with the launch of Kodak Skilled Gold 200 movie in a brand new 120 format 5-roll pro-pack for medium format cameras to fulfill client demand.
“The 120 movie format was launched again in 1901 for the Brownie No. 2 digital camera” mentioned Thomas Mooney, Supervisor Movie Seize Merchandise, Kodak Moments Division. “Though it’s been round for 120 years, it’s nonetheless one of the vital standard movie codecs in use immediately. One predominant purpose for its reputation is that the bigger movie unfavourable may be enlarged considerably with out shedding picture high quality. It is a nice alternative for aspiring photographers trying to make the bounce from 35mm to medium format pictures ”.
The brand new 120 format Kodak Skilled Gold 200 is an inexpensive, entry-level shade movie that includes a really perfect mixture of heat saturated shade, wonderful grain, and excessive sharpness. It’s designed for photographers taking pictures at any degree for daylight and flash seize.
Beginning immediately, the 120 format Gold 200 Movie is accessible for sellers, retailers, and distributors around the globe and is meant to be priced 25 % decrease than the comparable PORTRA and EKTAR choices. To be taught extra, please go to www.kodakalaris.com/go/movie
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