This entry was posted on October 13, 2025.
The New Kodacolor 200 Film Just Announced — Coming Soon to the UK
Film photography lovers—get ready. Kodak has just revealed Kodacolor 200, a refreshed medium-speed colour negative film that’s poised to shake up the analogue market. Though the rollout is just beginning, there’s reason for excitement about its (eventual) arrival in the UK.
A Resurgence for Kodacolor
Kodak’s recent announcement introduces two new 35 mm films: Kodacolor 100 and Kodacolor 200, marking a revival of the Kodacolor line. Digital Camera World+3thesocieties.net+3Kosmo Foto+3 Importantly, this is the first time in over a decade that Kodak is distributing still-film itself rather than relying on Kodak Alaris.
Kodacolor 200 is understood to be essentially a rebranding of Kodak’s existing ColorPlus 200 film line. The specifications for the new film match up similarly: daylight-balanced, ISO200, with fine grain, good sharpness, wide exposure latitude, and a consistent colour palette.
In Kodak’s own product listing, it describes Kodacolor 200 as: “a medium‐speed daylight balanced color negative film … fine grain, saturated colors, high sharpness, wide exposure latitude, and consistent color reproduction” Kodak which aligns with what many users have come to appreciate in ColorPlus.
What This Means for UK Shooters
At the moment, Kodacolor 200 has surfaced in retailers in the US, with listings for new Kodacolor films emerging in North American shops. There is no firm announcement yet of a UK release schedule, but several indicators suggest it won’t be long:
Kodak is positioning Kodacolor 200 (and 100) as broadly available to photo retailers and distributors.
Because Kodacolor 200 maps closely to the existing ColorPlus 200 stock, existing distribution channels in the UK already familiar with Kodak film may
adapt quicker.
The anticipation is growing among analogue photographers in the UK via forums and communities, with many waiting for UK stock drops.
So while you may not find it on UK shelves just yet, it's wise to keep an eye on specialist film retailers, camera shops, and import listings. Once it becomes available locally, it’s likely to be priced competitively, following Kodak’s stated intention to stabilize film prices by cutting out middlemen.
What to Expect — Performance & Use Cases
Given its ISO rating and specs, Kodacolor 200 is well-suited for everyday photography—daytime scenes, casual portraits, travel, and general use. The design goals lean toward offering a balanced and reliable look, rather than pushing highly saturated or dramatic colour profiles.
The moderate speed gives you more leeway in mixed lighting; you can under or overexpose a bit depending on the conditions, and the grain should remain well-controlled.
For those accustomed to ColorPlus 200 (or budget Kodacolor stocks), the transition should be seamless. It’s less about a radical shift and more about a fresh branding and distribution push.
Kodak’s revival of Kodacolor is a welcome reminder that film photography is still very much alive and evolving. Keep your lenses dusted and your film rolls ready—Kodacolor 200 may soon be a go-to choice across the UK.
If you like, I can keep track of UK release announcements or alert you when UK retailers list Kodacolor 200. Do you want me to monitor that for you?
