What was Kodak GOLD 100's (120) manufacturing date?

[Certain Exposures]

I developed this roll of Kodak Gold 100 (GODL 100CAC-41, GA 6124) yesterday.There's a number KP 100371 on the backing paper. Would that give us a hint about the manufacture date? I know the roll was at least 2+ decades old.

I'm seeking this information for archival purposes because I developed the roll for someone. I also want to compare the results to film that was developed fresh back then if possible.

 

[Kodachromeguy]

I only had a chance once to use Gold 100, a roll from 2000. In 2021, it had color shifts but still looked OK with the help of the grey dropper tool in my Minolta scanner:

https://worldofdecay.blogspot.com/2021/04/expired-color-film-treasure-kodak-gold.html

The first picture shows some code on the wrapper.

 

[mshchem]

I always chose the "professional" films, I think I missed out on some great films. I grew up with Kodacolor-X, terrific film!

 

[Certain Exposures]

I only had a chance once to use Gold 100, a roll from 2000. In 2021, it had color shifts but still looked OK with the help of the grey dropper tool in my Minolta scanner:

https://worldofdecay.blogspot.com/2021/04/expired-color-film-treasure-kodak-gold.html

The first picture shows some code on the wrapper.

Nice, I'll read your full write up later but the images look surprisingly good. Did your lab develop normally or compensate? I developed the film normally after debating it.

Just FYI, your Fuji NPS link on that page says C-41 but you're linking to a post about black and white photographs.

 

[Certain Exposures]

I always chose the "professional" films, I think I missed out on some great films. I grew up with Kodacolor-X, terrific film!

I'll have to look out for that one. What did you love about it?

 

[mshchem]

I'll have to look out for that one. What did you love about it?

With blue flashbulbs (sometimes flashcubes) gave terrific colors ASA 64, plenty fast.

 

[mshchem]

Check ASA 80.

Kodachrome-X was at that time a blistering fast ASA 64. (Up from Kodachrome II ASA 25 which was dramatic increase from Kodachrome ASA 10) Original Kodachrome ASA 10, was exclusively processed by Kodak, then Kodak was forced by the US government to allow others to process Kodachrome (1954) . The Kodak processed films (slides and prints) are still in great shape

 

[Kodachromeguy]

Just FYI, your Fuji NPS link on that page says C-41 but you're linking to a post about black and white photographs.

Thanks! I corrected it and added some more links to abandoned films.

 

[braxus]

It depends which version of Gold 100 it is, whether 120 or 35mm. They had 7 versions of it in 35mm dating from the VR-G days back in 1986 way up to 2012. 120 I think made it up to version 6 and was discontinued around 2000. I have around 30 rolls of the 120, of different versions of the Gold 100. I shot a roll from 1993 a few years ago at 25 ISO and it was exposed properly (for the age), but did have color shifts. And grain was higher too. I'll have to see how my later films are. The film itself when developed should show which version it is, by GA-100-6, or GA 100-4. The last number is the version. Check on Photo.net for an old post I did of the Gold 100 films, for the timeframes of each version, there abouts.

 

[Certain Exposures]

It depends which version of Gold 100 it is, whether 120 or 35mm. They had 7 versions of it in 35mm dating from the VR-G days back in 1986 way up to 2012. 120 I think made it up to version 6 and was discontinued around 2000. I have around 30 rolls of the 120, of different versions of the Gold 100. I shot a roll from 1993 a few years ago at 25 ISO and it was exposed properly (for the age), but did have color shifts. And grain was higher too. I'll have to see how my later films are. The film itself when developed should show which version it is, by GA-100-6, or GA 100-4. The last number is the version. Check on Photo.net for an old post I did of the Gold 100 films, for the timeframes of each version, there abouts.

Thanks, was your username different? I searched "Braxus Kodak Gold 100" and didn't see a clear result. I'll look closer later.

 

[braxus]

Thanks, was your username different? I searched "Braxus Kodak Gold 100" and didn't see a clear result. I'll look closer later.

Its 25ASA on Photo.net.

 

[braxus]

Basically VR-G 100 was the first version of Gold 100. They renamed it to Gold 100 in version 2 and later. If you don't believe me check the neg strip numbers on VR-G 100 and Gold 100 GA-2. They both have the same neg number which was 5095.



Then in around 1992 it went to Gold 100-3, 1994 Gold 100-4, 1996 Gold 100-5. More searching and I have a roll of version 6 in 1999, so it seems they went from 5 to 6 between 96-99. If anyone is interested in ordering from Kodak Gold 100/ Bright Sun 100, the catalog number we used to place an order (which is now confirmed and in stock) is Cat #: 603-3922.

https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/195655-kodak-vr-g-gold-100-timetable/#replyForm

• Posted June 27, 2005

"I was sorting through my old negatives from the 80s to 90s. In most
cases I used Kodaks 100 speed neg film. It started with CP 100 5094
which was Kodacolor VR film. Then in 1986 it went to VR-G CA 100
5095. Then in late 80s (1989?)it went to Gold 100-2 5095. Was there
ever a Gold 100-1 or was VR-G it? To me the G in VR stands for Gold
anyways and the two films (VR-G and Gold 100) seem very similar.
Both films are listed as 5095 which to me tells me it was just a
name change with an update on the same emulsion. Then in around 1992
it went to Gold 100-3, 1994 Gold 100-4, 1996 Gold 100-5. I'm not
sure when it went to version 6 which is the current version today.
I'd have to finish sorting my negs to be sure when it was first
around. Anyone have any ideas? There seems to be a drastic change
from 5094 CP 100 to 5095 CA 100. I'm assuming it became GA 100 in
version 2 when it was called Gold 100 instead of VR-G, but I cannot
confirm this. Maybe Ron M. or Scott E. will have more info.

As its been mentioned it seems Gold 100's days may be numbered as
its becoming hard to find in stores. Wal-Mart here finally stopped
carrying it and only one or so stores here still have it. Be sad to
see this one go as it produces excellent color and skin tones. It
scans well too."

https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/257747-gold-100-old-vs-new-results/#replyForm

Keep in mind these old posts have the pictures I posted removed, and the old links no longer work.

 

[Certain Exposures]

Basically VR-G 100 was the first version of Gold 100. They renamed it to Gold 100 in version 2 and later. If you don't believe me check the neg strip numbers on VR-G 100 and Gold 100 GA-2. They both have the same neg number which was 5095.



Then in around 1992 it went to Gold 100-3, 1994 Gold 100-4, 1996 Gold 100-5. More searching and I have a roll of version 6 in 1999, so it seems they went from 5 to 6 between 96-99. If anyone is interested in ordering from Kodak Gold 100/ Bright Sun 100, the catalog number we used to place an order (which is now confirmed and in stock) is Cat #: 603-3922.

https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/195655-kodak-vr-g-gold-100-timetable/#replyForm

• Posted June 27, 2005

"I was sorting through my old negatives from the 80s to 90s. In most
cases I used Kodaks 100 speed neg film. It started with CP 100 5094
which was Kodacolor VR film. Then in 1986 it went to VR-G CA 100
5095. Then in late 80s (1989?)it went to Gold 100-2 5095. Was there
ever a Gold 100-1 or was VR-G it? To me the G in VR stands for Gold
anyways and the two films (VR-G and Gold 100) seem very similar.
Both films are listed as 5095 which to me tells me it was just a
name change with an update on the same emulsion. Then in around 1992
it went to Gold 100-3, 1994 Gold 100-4, 1996 Gold 100-5. I'm not
sure when it went to version 6 which is the current version today.
I'd have to finish sorting my negs to be sure when it was first
around. Anyone have any ideas? There seems to be a drastic change
from 5094 CP 100 to 5095 CA 100. I'm assuming it became GA 100 in
version 2 when it was called Gold 100 instead of VR-G, but I cannot
confirm this. Maybe Ron M. or Scott E. will have more info.

As its been mentioned it seems Gold 100's days may be numbered as
its becoming hard to find in stores. Wal-Mart here finally stopped
carrying it and only one or so stores here still have it. Be sad to
see this one go as it produces excellent color and skin tones. It
scans well too."

https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/257747-gold-100-old-vs-new-results/#replyForm

Keep in mind these old posts have the pictures I posted removed, and the old links no longer work.

Thank you! This roll showed "-4" so it must have been from 1994 based on your comment. That lines up with the estimated date of the images on the roll.