Features

• ISO 400, 35mm color negative film
• Brings state-of-the-art KODAK ADVANTIX Film technology to 35 mm, for superior grain in the 400-speed class
• High Definition 400 Film is the film of choice for very high quality photography in wide ranging situations, especially with telephoto lenses, limited light conditions, or for stop-action work
• Designed for exposure by daylight and electronic flash
• Emulsion has superior resistance to damaging scratches

Reviews (5)

Good Film
This film has great color reproduction and performance. I would give this film 5 stars except for the fact that Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400 provides similar performance for a cheaper price.

Amazing Film! Use it for anything!
I am not a professional photographer. I just happen to be a grandson of one. I use a fully manual Canon TX SLR for my work. So far I've shot 5 rolls of this stuff. Every time there has been something wrong with the camera/me/lighting. Every time I got a usable, and sometimes, great print. This film has a huge exposure latitute (you can really screw up and still get an image) When I show these prints to others, they look at me funny and say, "This is ISO 400?" It has REALLY fine grain. And because it's ISO 400, you can use it for almost anything (I got usable prints after shooting a soccer game: My camera was set at ISO 100 and there were light leaks in the camera door). It's a great film, although I'm told the Royal Gold it replaces is still better. Pick up a pack of this and see what you get. You'll be amazed.

best ISO-400 film I've used yet
I have not been a huge fan of 400-speed film in the past. It could be that I'm not a professional photographer and therefore have not been using it properly (I have been using it primarily in shade and somewhat low-light situations, both in my point-and-shoot and SLR), but no matter how I've tried to use it, I've always found it to be grainier than I would have liked it to be, regardless of the brand I selected. I decided to try this film on a whim, as I knew I would be taking some pictures in a situation where the Kodak 200 Gold just wasn't going to cut it (fairly subdued light action shots, no flash allowed), and lo and behold, this film did the trick. Granted, I was using a fast 50mm lens with the f-stop generally set between 1.4 and 2.0, so I had speed on my side, but what really impressed me was that this film showed virtually no grain. I really had to look for it in some poorly exposed images. Also, the colors were very true to the setting.

The most recent role of this film I shot in the Rushmore Cave in South Dakota. As you might imagine, it was pretty dark in there, with ambient light coming from strategically placed lightbulbs here and there. I loaded this film by accident, instead intending to load a roll of 800 I had (I will review the Fuji 800 (NPZ, I believe) I used at another time - the best 800 I've ever used). However, after I discovered I loaded the wrong film I decided to give it a try, especially considering that the mid-roll rewind on my camera had failed me a few hours prior. So I went into the cave with this film loaded and the same Canon 50mm 1.4 lens I mentioned before hoping to be lucky and get something out of the pictures. It ended up being a most auspicious mistake, and those pictures are amongst my favorite of the whole trip. I took a few pictures using a flash, but I wanted to try to make the most of the ambient light. I was amazed to get back these crisp, clear photos with colors so warm and vibrant, and again, very true to life. To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure if the photo lab pushed the film or not. I did not ask them to. So if you try this film in a very dim/dark situation, you may want to experiment and ask your lab to push a role or two, and process a role or two as they normally would. Somewhere you will find a result which is most pleasing.

I have yet to try this film with a point-and-shoot, but I expect it would produce excellent results, as well. Finally, for those of you who like to shoot 200-speed film, Kodak's new High Definition 200 is excellent, as well. I am now using it as my general purpose film, and even favor it over Kodak's 100 Gold. When Amazon starts carrying it, I will be reviewing it, too.

Vivid Colors
I'm amazed at how my pictures turned out with the use of this film. The colors are so vivid and vibrant. The images come out sharp. Definitely the film I'll be using from now on!

Bit Pricey-But well worth it!
I've used all types of film thoughout my photography days and by far Kodaks treated me the best. If your out to capture rich, vibrant colors this is the film for you. So far I've shot 4 rolls of it and I'm amazed at how much the colors stand out. Its definatly the film I'll be using. ... Read more

Features

• Great film for sharpness, color saturation, and accuracy
• 200 speed
• Outdoor or indoor use
• 5 packs of 24 exposures
• Easy to use

Reviews (2)

Good value for the price
We used the film with a cheap camera on our last trip and I truely didn't have my expections too high but all pictures came out nicely. Pictures we took in the evening did not come out as clear (greyish), possibly due to the quality of the camera. All in all - Strongly recommend.

Great versitility at an exceptional value
Kodak makes great film, and Gold Max is one of their best amature films. This film provides maximum versitility for outdoor sports, and for the decently lighted indoor shots. Grain structure is good, holding well up to an 8"x10" print. Best part about this film is the price...I think Kodak and Amazon.com have a real winner here. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

As if i-zone cameras weren't already fun enough, Polaroid has added anew twist: fortunes. Like standard i-zone sticky film, Fortune Film makesinstant postage-stamp-sized prints with an adhesive back so you can stick themanywhere. As an extra bonus, when you pull the developing picture out of thecamera, a message appears. As the picture develops, the fortune fades away.Sample messages: "The 'must see' picture of the year" and "The life of theparty." Each three-pack contains a trio of 12-exposure rolls, for a total of 36pictures. ... Read more

Features

• Instant color print film for i-zone cameras
• Fun fortune on film disappears as picture develops
• Adhesive back for sticking pictures anywhere
• 3 packs, 12 exposures per pack
• Fast developing time

Reviews (4)

Not so great
Sadly, I didn't find the Fortune Film to be up to par to Polaroid's reputation. The colors are not as crisp with the Fortune Film as with the regular and the sticky i-Zone film.

I do not feel that this film is worth the extra money you'll pay, but it's fun for a one time purchase to read the fortunes.

Horrible
When I saw this product online I thought it would be pretty awsome to get it off amozon, but that was a huge,horrible,bad, mistake I made! When the flim came I put in my izone camra and got ready to take my first picture! When I did it took like 5 min. to get the stupid flim to turn up. When the picture was finished I noticed there was 3 things wrong with this picture. One thing wrong was that I couldn't tell who I took a picture of at all. Two was that the color was all faded, and It was not really bright at all. The last problem was that after I took another picture it was totally blank, and yellow! I recommend getting the Polaroid i-Zone Sticky Pocket Film! I recommend this film because it has no blank pictures, tons of color, and you can autually tell who is the person in the picture! I hope my review was helpful to you, and please do not buy the Fortune teller film even if it looks cool beleive me I had the experience!:)

ok-ness
well, its great they have fortunes on them but they arent really fortunes..the dont even go with the pic.. i took a practice pic or my wall and it said "holy hair!" does that count as a fortune?hm but it is sticky and the 'fortunes' are quite cute

Ok
This is an ok product. The fortunes are nice but i have found that the colors are alot nicer with the other film. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Kodak Gold Max 800 film offers maximum versatility for 35mm zoom cameras.Get great results in a wide range of light conditions, indoors or out. This film works well for fast sports and even still-life photography. Rich color saturation, greater flash range, and great capturing of depth and shadow are all possible in sunlight or low light. There are four rolls of film in this pack, each with 24 exposures. ... Read more

Features

• ISO 800 film
• Maximum versatility for 35mm zoom cameras
• Fast-action to still-life photography
• Wide range of light conditions, indoors or out
• 4 rolls of 24 exposures

Reviews (10)

Superior Product for Zoom Cameras
This product gives you the type of performance it promises. I was absolutely amazed the first time I used Kodak Gold Max 800 film. The camera used was a Canon AE1 with a 75mm-210mm zoom lens. The subject...my mom and step-dads wedding. I took pictures under a variety of lighting conditions; from hair and make-up to the reception. All of my photos came out with similar quality. Bright vibrant colors! Great depth of field! None of the blue hues I often found on pictures using the 210mm zoom with 400 speed film. My only complaint is the amount of money I have had to spend on reprints, because everyone wants copies.

Great film
I have used this film for years--with both my older point and shoot Cannon 135 Zoom and my current Nikon N65. The fact that it is a higher speed film makes it very versatile for all types of situations I shoot in--indoors, outdoors, low light, beach photography, fast-action sporting events, etc. I have not had a problem with graininess but I have not blown pictures up past 11x14 size. I have shot approximately 200+ rolls with this film and my lab has never had to color-correct my film. I wonder if some people who use this film and have had problems with graininess have more of a problem with their camera or photo processing lab than it is with the film. This film can be used in all types of situations and I will keep using it with confidence!

Fast Film, Wide Range
... I would dare to say the photo-finishing lab has a lot to do with the results you see. I was horrified by one lab I tried recently. Incompetence in the lab can totally ruin your prized shots. As always, it's best to shoot a test roll or two and make sure you don't photograph anything you can't reshoot later. Test a new lab the same way, with photos that can be redone.
Keep this film cool. Refrigerate unopened rolls and let them aclimate before using. Try to load your camera in as much darkness as you can achieve. Process this film as soon as you can, after shooting. Leaving the film sitting around or in heat will cause the dyes to deteriorate. If you need to travel by air, ask for a hand-inspection at the airport. Don't pack this film in checked luggage. It is more sensitive to X-Ray equipment than an average film.
This film actually has a better grain index (48) than Kodak's professional negative film (Portra - index 50) at a 4.4 magnification, ISO 800. (I haven't seen any other index value data from Kodak for this film, so I can't comment about larger print sizes.)
If you need a fast color film for poor lighting conditions or for action photos, this is a good film. It is not as good in controlled lighting situations as the Portra or Supra or even Royal Gold films at lower ISO ratings. If you need the speed and don't intend to enlarge beyond 5x, this film is perfect. If you need to enlarge beyond that, the grain becomes more and more apparent. In photography, as in every other endeavor, choose the right tool for the job. Film is a very important tool for serious photography. Don't depend on just one type of film.

remember what this stuff is for
I'm a complete rookie as far as real photography is concerned. I went on a trip to East Asia with a bunch of rolls of film and and an old Nikon FM camera. I bought an FM3A in Taiwan as well, and with that camera I used the 800 speed MAX film. I made the mistake of using the film in scenes with lots of light and they came out very grainy, as people have said before. But that's not what this type of film is meant for. As anyone should know the higher speed film one uses the lower quality which is produced, though my comrades who used their P&S cameras thought the higher speed the better -- but that's because they can't change their F stops, which are usually higher than the more hip manual cameras. Film speeds are meant for different purposes. I used lots of 100 speed film and people were asking me "Why are you using such slow film?!" I replied that the lower speed the film the better quality. It turned out that the 800 speed film was among the last film I had before I bought 5 rolls of Kodak Gold 100 in Xian, China. I think the fastest film one should use is 400 speed film anyway unless you're using zoom lenses, which are pretty stupid anyway. I used a Nikon 50 mm f/1.4 lens, a Nikon 28 mm f/2 lens, and a Nikon 60 mm f/2.8 micro lens -- no zooms. So before we blast a product, lets remember what the purpose of this film is.

kodak makes some great films this just isn't one of them
I'am an avid photographer that shoots about 15 rolls per month, and I can honestly say this is kodak's worst film. If you want to save money, and don't want to blow up your pics past the standard 4x6 I guess it's ok. If you are taking serious pics that are inportant to you, and wish to blow them up stay as far away from this film as possible. This film has way too much grain, and coloures are washed out. Best bet for that special weding or moment spend a coupple of more bucks and buy kadak royal gold 400 or 1000 you will be veary impressed. ... Read more

Features

• ISO 400 speed, exposure times from 1/10,000th second to 10 seconds, using Daylight or Electronic-Flash controlled lighting
• Portra Natural Color film evokes the excitement of Fashion/Glamour and Wedding shoots, with highlighting qualities especially suitable for Advertising/Illustration, Corporate/Industrial, Medical/Scientific, Portraiture and Wedding applications
• Beautifully renders subtle color and natural flesh tones
• Requires C41 film processing, by user or processing laboratory
• 220 format used in 6x6, 6x4.5 and other medium format professional cameras

Amazon.com Product Description

Kodak Gold 200 is great film for bright or partly sunny conditions. It provides a refined combination of color saturation, color accuracy, and sharpness in a 200-speed film. It's also useful for indoor, general-lighting picture taking. There are four rolls, each with 24 exposures. ... Read more

Features

• Great film for sharpness, color saturation, and accuracy
• 200 speed
• Outdoor or indoor use
• 4 packs of 24 exposures
• Easy to use

Reviews (13)

Quality guarenteed
Kodak film makes great pictures, everytime. The colors are vivid and the photos sharp, no matter the camera used. It is for this reason that I rely on Kodak film when I want to record my memories.

Value
200x film is just not very versatile. The Kodak quality pales in comparison to the cheaper 800x Fujifilm 4-pack, which gives chrystal clear pictures in most environments and is therefore highly versatile. Don't waste your money on Kodak.

Great for free film
I got this film as a free special with the camera I purchased.
How can I complain??? :o)

Best results with a reasonable price!
I have tried this film in my brother's camera (Canon EOS 500N) many times and I've found that the results are always good, better than the other brands. Even some of my pictures are extra ordinary although I used only a standard camera and its standard lenses (28mm - 80mm and 75mm - 300mm) without any additional flash. The closeups are so clear and sharp, the landscape pictures are wonderful, and the portrait pictures are perfect. I also tried to take the picture of the sun with my custom-made filter and it is good enough. Even, I've tried it for a night scene and surprisingly, it works well! (of course, I have to use tripod or a steady structure). If there is anybody thinking that this film is not good enough, maybe it's your camera (or even you!). Anyway, it is cheaper than other brands (esp. Fuji) here in Indonesia.

Gold is Yellow
I work in a photo processing lab, and print around 100 rolls of film each day.

One thing I've noticed about Kodak Gold is that in general the "gold" tone the film tries to produce acts more like a yellow hue so that skin tones are distorted and subjects look jaundiced. Try Fuji, it's both cheaper and has better color. ... Read more

Features

• ISO 400 speed, exposure times from 1/10,000th second to 10 seconds, using Daylight or Electronic-Flash controlled lighting
• Portra Vivid Color film evokes the excitement of Fashion/Glamour and Wedding shoots, with highlighting qualities especially suitable for Advertising/Illustration, Corporate/Industrial, Medical/Scientific, and Portraiture applications
• Improved film exposure latitude
• Requires C41 film processing, by user or processing laboratory
• 220 Format used in 6x6, 6x4.5 and other medium format professional cameras

Features

• ISO 400, 35mm color negative film
• Brings state-of-the-art KODAK ADVANTIX Film technology to 35 mm, for superior grain in the 400-speed class
• High Definition 400 Film is the film of choice for very high quality photography in wide ranging situations, especially with telephoto lenses, limited light conditions, or for stop-action work
• Designed for exposure by daylight and electronic flash
• Emulsion has superior resistance to damaging scratches

Reviews (1)

Royal Gold redefined
According to Kodak, the new High Definition is actually Royal Gold repackaged. I own 2 Nikon N80s, and did a side-by-side comparison of the HD against Konica. HD has the beautiful greens that Fuji is well-known for, but also softer, warmer skin tones. It's the best film around. However, it's cheaper just about anywhere else from KMart to B&H.

FYI, the Konica greens were very blue in tone. ... Read more