Kono Manufaktur, a Germany-based film manufacturer, introduced a new color negative film named Kono Color 200, operating at ISO 200 and compatible with the C-41 development process. The film is available in two formats: standard 36-exposure rolls housed in repurposed cartridges and 30.5-meter bulk rolls intended for users who prefer to load their own film.

The emulsion was developed in collaboration with the company’s long-standing partner in Germany, with final spooling and packaging carried out by Kono itself, using machinery designed and constructed in-house. Described as the result of internal innovation and technical independence, the film represents the company’s 45th product and is positioned as the outcome of a decade of continuous development across both 35mm and 120 formats.

Kono Color 200 was indeed released following the German UNESCO Commission’s decision to designate analog photography as an intangible cultural heritage, the release is framed by the company as part of a response to that recognition. While Kono refers to this film as a global first, it has not disclosed specific technical characteristics that differentiate it from other ISO 200 color negative stocks.

Here are some sample pictures shot with the Kono Color 200, from the company’s website: