Another brand heard from after a long while.. Lucky Film.

Film-Niko · Feb 13, 2025

@Supercine :
Thank you very much for reporting your results! Very helpful and interesting.

That quality level is definitely much lower compared to the level Lucky had with their BW films before they stopped production.

AnselMortensen · Feb 13, 2025

It looks like they're still working the 'bugs' out.

Sanug · Feb 28, 2025

I developed my roll of Lucky SHD400 with disappointing results. Heavy coating defects periodically every few frames. In between many pinholes and small scratches.

The film base is clear. The dried film curls. No frame numbers.

Exposed at ISO 200. Developed in Adox XT-3, 1+2, 18 Min.
Plustek Opticfilm 7300.

koraks · Feb 28, 2025

Oops.

Sanug · Feb 28, 2025

This is how the negative looks like.

koraks · Feb 28, 2025

Looks like microbubbles to me. The end up as pinholes in the image layer/emulsion.

foc · Feb 28, 2025

I don't wish to sound pessimistic but if Lucky can't get the black & white film right, how can they expect to make colour film half decent?

Sanug · Feb 28, 2025

I never had any microbubbles with other films and the same development procedure. I am quite sure it is a coating defect.

Raghu Kuvempunagar · Apr 13, 2025

I had very nice results reversal processing half a roll of respooled Lucky SHD 400 35mm film shot at EI:200. But there are some defects (scratches and small black spots) in the film that affect random frames. Maybe these are respooling effects and not the serious manufacturing defects that others have experienced. I would love to try this film in 120 format nevertheless. Any feedback on the backing paper used for this film? Hope it is problem-free.

Raghu Kuvempunagar · Apr 13, 2025

Raghu Kuvempunagar said:
I there are some defects (scratches and small black spots)

Ten301 · Apr 14, 2025

So after these results, the question is: why should we even bother with Lucky SHD 400 when there are consistent, reliable, quality black and white films from Ilford, Kodak and others?

mshchem · Apr 14, 2025

Ten301 said:
So after these results, the question is: why should we even bother with Lucky SHD 400 when there are consistent, reliable, quality black and white films from Ilford, Kodak and others?

Exactly!!!

Raghu Kuvempunagar · Apr 15, 2025

I checked with Reflx Lab yesterday and they confirmed that Lucky SHD 400 does indeed have coating defects. It's a pity because the film has clear base and makes very nice slides.

Dr. no · Apr 18, 2025

Here's an alternative: Kcmssertkir SHD 400. You get a quality SHD 400 film without the unlucky Lucky name.

And even better, it's a high-quality black and white full color film.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQH3JLF...photo&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1
It must be good, it's more expensive than regular black and white film.
Who comes up with these ideas? and who buys them?

MultiFormat Shooter · Apr 19, 2025

Dr. no said:
Here's an alternative: Kcmssertkir SHD 400. You get a quality SHD 400 film without the unlucky Lucky name.

And even better, it's a high-quality black and white full color film.
It must be good, it's more expensive than regular black and white film.
Who comes up with these ideas? and who buys them?

Maybe they mean it's panchromatic, but the translation is "off." But, I definitely agree with you, I'll buy Kodak TMAX films for less.

MCB18 · Saturday at 5:30 PM

Raghu Kuvempunagar said:
Any feedback on the backing paper used for this film? Hope it is problem-free.

I’ll let you know in a few days when I get my 127 paper from shanghai. Lucky and Shanghai use the same paper.

Ten301 said:
So after these results, the question is: why should we even bother with Lucky SHD 400 when there are consistent, reliable, quality black and white films from Ilford, Kodak and others?

Because some of us aren’t looking for perfection and just want cheaper film. If I wanted perfect I’d shoot digital, then I wouldn’t have to spend anything on film.

Raghu Kuvempunagar · Saturday at 10:38 PM

MCB18 said:
I’ll let you know in a few days when I get my 127 paper from shanghai. Lucky and Shanghai use the same paper.

Thank you! I'll look forward for your feedback.

MCB18 said:
Because some of us aren’t looking for perfection and just want cheaper film. If I wanted perfect I’d shoot digital, then I wouldn’t have to spend anything on film.

This Lucky SHD 400 film really does shine in reversal processing. I definitely want to try it in 120 format to make 6x9 sized slides.

Another brand heard from after a long while.. Lucky Film.

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