Kodak films direct from Eastman Kodak (was: Kodacolor 100. New)

[MultiFormat Shooter]

My last roll of Ektar 25 was shot at 12.
Nikon FE with a Vivitar 17mm or something. Lens might be just a little mushy, just a touch, on the edges.

Nice shots; what was the location (museum, airport etc.)?

 

[mshchem]

So when do we see Kodachrome (brand) color negative film? Retro branding?

Is the stupid charm bracelet digicam (Charmera?) just a licensing situation? Eastman Kodak isn't actually distributing this stuff, is it?

 

[mshchem]

My last roll of Ektar 25 was shot at 12.

Nikon FE with a Vivitar 17mm or something. Lens might be just a little mushy, just a touch, on the edges.

That's pretty amazing. Zooming in one can read all the lettering. Cool.

 

[MattKing]

Is the stupid charm bracelet digicam (Charmera?) just a licensing situation? Eastman Kodak isn't actually distributing this stuff, is it?

Correct. And who knows who will actually be distributing the films that are the subject of this thread - it isn't likely that it is Eastman Kodak.

 

[Agulliver]

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[Cholentpot]

Nice shots; what was the location (museum, airport etc.)?

MAPS air museum in Green, Ohio. Great little place that does good things. Sadly their excellent MASH unit display burnt down last week. I have one photo from it that I should send to them.

That's pretty amazing. Zooming in one can read all the lettering. Cool.

What's amazing is this is not a very good lens technically. But the film is something else. I only had a few rolls and they're all used by now.

 

[Nzoomed]

Its good to see a new kodak film back on the market, was just reading about this today.
Does anyone know if it has any resemblance to the consumer film from the 1980s era at all, or is this a brand new formula?

The First Look at Kodak's New Kodacolor 100 and 200 35mm Color Negative Films

New Kodak film? In 2025?!

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[brbo]

Its good to see a new kodak film back on the market, was just reading about this today.
Does anyone know if it has any resemblance to the consumer film from the 1980s era at all, or is this a brand new formula?

Telling us you haven't read this thread without telling us you haven't read this thread?

 

[ChrisGalway]

Its good to see a new kodak film back on the market, was just reading about this today.
Does anyone know if it has any resemblance to the consumer film from the 1980s era at all, or is this a brand new formula?

The First Look at Kodak's New Kodacolor 100 and 200 35mm Color Negative Films

New Kodak film? In 2025?!

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This 17-page thread discusses that very topic.

 

[Nzoomed]

Telling us you haven't read this thread without telling us you haven't read this thread?

Sorry, I had a skim through it, but didn't see anything pop out on the subject.

 

[ChrisGalway]

Sorry, I had a skim through it, but didn't see anything pop out on the subject.

Fair play, that's what happens when a thread goes seriously off-topic! Looking at the early responses, I think the consensus is that the two "new" Kodacolor films are the old Pro Image 100 and Color Plus 200. Or folks, am I incorrect?

 

[BrianShaw]

Fair play, that's what happens when a thread goes seriously off-topic! Looking at the early responses, I think the consensus is that the two "new" Kodacolor films are the old Pro Image 100 and Color Plus 200. Or folks, am I incorrect?

You are not incorrect at all, although I'd add "probably" or "opinion" to your ocnculsion since none of that seems to have been conclusively proven.

 

[koraks]

Sorry, I had a skim through it, but didn't see anything pop out on the subject.

Can't blame you; it's 17 pages. Take it with a grain of salt, but here's what Copilot makes of the question what this long thread says about your question:

The Photrio forum thread confirms that the new Kodak-branded color negative films—such as "Kodacolor 100"—are not the same formulations as the original 1980s versions, despite sharing similar names.
Here’s a summary of the key points discussed in the thread:
New vs. Old Kodacolor Films
• Branding vs. Formulation: Several users clarify that the new "Kodacolor 100" and similar films are not reissues of the original 1980s emulsions. Instead, they are new Kodak-branded films produced by Eastman Kodak, likely using modern Vision3 motion picture film technology that has been repackaged for still photography.
• Differences in Look and Behavior:
• The original Kodacolor films from the 1980s had a distinct color palette and grain structure, optimized for consumer use and C-41 processing.
• The new versions are believed to be aesthetic reinterpretations or repackaged motion picture stocks, possibly similar to Kodak Vision3 250D or 200T, but with a Remjet layer removed for C-41 compatibility.
• User Observations:
• Some photographers who tested the new films noted differences in contrast, color rendering, and grain compared to vintage Kodacolor.
• There’s speculation that the naming is more about marketing nostalgia than technical continuity.
Manufacturer Details
• The films are being sold under the Kodak brand by Eastman Kodak, not Kodak Alaris (which handles consumer film distribution). This distinction is important because it suggests a different production and distribution pipeline, possibly targeting niche or boutique markets.
• Some users express concern or confusion over the lack of official technical data sheets, which makes it harder to compare the new films to their historical counterparts.
Processing Considerations
• The new films are C-41 process compatible, but users advise caution, as some labs may be unfamiliar with these newer Kodak-branded films or may confuse them with older stocks.

Btw, the above really should be taken with a grain of salt as some of the AI output is evidently bogus - such as the allegation that this would be Vision3 technology in these films. That's nonsense. But in this case, I asked for essentially a summary of this thread, and the idea was put forth, so it's technically 'correct'.

 

[Nzoomed]

Can't blame you; it's 17 pages. Take it with a grain of salt, but here's what Copilot makes of the question what this long thread says about your question:

Btw, the above really should be taken with a grain of salt as some of the AI output is evidently bogus - such as the allegation that this would be Vision3 technology in these films. That's nonsense. But in this case, I asked for essentially a summary of this thread, and the idea was put forth, so it's technically 'correct'.

Agreed. Ive just been spending the last hour or so going through the thread, your right about the AI summary, ive noticed a few things it got wrong re vision 3 etc.
Seems its all just speculation at this point with no definitive answer from EK. From what im gathering it's believed to be rebranded kodak gold and and proimage lines of their film, as it co-incides with these brands now being dropped from kodak Alaris?
Its good that EK is selling this directly nonetheless.

 

[sednoid]

The consensus I've seen is that Kodacolor 200 is ColorPlus and 100 is the emulsion they use for Lomo 100, different than Pro Image. This would check out as Lomo 100 was long assumed to be derived from the old Kodacolor line (that ColorPlus evolved from as well) anyway while Pro Image is more closely related to the Gold line.

 

[gbroadbridge]

Like a roundabout

 

[blee1996]

I just developed one roll of new Kodacolor 100, one roll of new Kodacolor 200, plus a roll of Fujicolor C200 (Made in Japan) in the same tank. So far I like the Kodacolor 200 most: excellent color, decent grain and quite sharp. Here are some sample photos. Naturally I did a bit of white balance and black point in Lightroom, but a small amount. This is nothing scientific, but just one data point as practical user.

Kodacolor 200 - EK 2025 edition

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[Nzoomed]

Im interested to get my hands on a roll, I wonder when it will be available here in New Zealand?

 

[koraks]

it's believed to be rebranded kodak gold and and proimage lines of their film, as it co-incides with these brands now being dropped from kodak Alaris?

I think that's a good summary, yes.

 

[brbo]

Except that it's not. It's definitely not a rebranded Gold.

 

[koraks]

Well, "it's believed to be", hehe. The problem is, nobody knows for sure what it is. It's not film made to the same spec as back in 1985, that's pretty certain.

 

[loccdor]

I don't know what the 200 is, but the colors definitely remind me of something akin to Gold or Ultramax. Not my thing for the most part.

 

[Alan Edward Klein]

Eastman is selling four still films directly. Gold 200, unlike Colorcolor 100 and 200, is a separate film that they advertise has "broad exposure latitude tolerates up to two stops of underexposure and three stops of overexposure making it a forgiving choice for both amateur and professional photographers." Gold comes in 120 as well as 135 format. Colorcolor 100 and 200 doesn;t seem to have the exposure range of Gold and only comes in 135. They also sell Ultramax 400 high speed film in 135 only.

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[blee1996]

In my observation, the new Kodacolor 200 is NOT Gold 200. Better than Gold 200 in terms of color, just my opinion.

 

[BrianShaw]

In my observation, the new Kodacolor 200 is NOT Gold 200. Better than Gold 200 in terms of color, just my opinion.

Not as warm as Gold, or different grain structure? How would you compare it with ColorPlus?