Kodacolor 100 and 200: Kodak will sell color film itself again
In early October 2025, Kodak announced two new color negative films, Kodacolor 100 and Kodacolor 200. 3DNews reported this, citing The Verge, and it struck me as one of the most welcome pieces of news for film photographers in a while.
An important detail: the company plans to sell these films itself. Until now distribution was handled by Kodak Alaris, which had taken on that role since the company was split after its 2012 bankruptcy. Kodak itself calls Kodacolor "sub-brands of existing films," meaning these are not entirely new emulsions. Experts believe Kodacolor 100 is based on ProImage 100, and Kodacolor 200 on Color Plus 200.
Both films are color negative and are developed in the C-41 process. Kodacolor 100 has ISO 100, finer grain and a warm tonality; it works well in bright light and produces clean, detailed frames. Kodacolor 200 is more versatile in moderate light, with more neutral colors and slightly coarser grain; it is a film for everyday shooting.
The article also notes that upgrading the Rochester plant has increased production capacity, and that cutting out intermediaries should speed up deliveries. Since 2020, color film prices have risen by at least 50%, and for some types by a factor of two, so the publication hopes that more supply will help stabilize prices. A roll of the new film costs about 9 dollars. Personally, I hope this is one more step toward more affordable film.
Source: 3DNews
An important detail: the company plans to sell these films itself. Until now distribution was handled by Kodak Alaris, which had taken on that role since the company was split after its 2012 bankruptcy. Kodak itself calls Kodacolor "sub-brands of existing films," meaning these are not entirely new emulsions. Experts believe Kodacolor 100 is based on ProImage 100, and Kodacolor 200 on Color Plus 200.
Both films are color negative and are developed in the C-41 process. Kodacolor 100 has ISO 100, finer grain and a warm tonality; it works well in bright light and produces clean, detailed frames. Kodacolor 200 is more versatile in moderate light, with more neutral colors and slightly coarser grain; it is a film for everyday shooting.
The article also notes that upgrading the Rochester plant has increased production capacity, and that cutting out intermediaries should speed up deliveries. Since 2020, color film prices have risen by at least 50%, and for some types by a factor of two, so the publication hopes that more supply will help stabilize prices. A roll of the new film costs about 9 dollars. Personally, I hope this is one more step toward more affordable film.
Source: 3DNews
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