Film comparison
Foma Bohemia Fomapan 100 Classic vs Lucky Film Lucky SHD 100
- Fomapan 100 Classic is cheaper in 35mm (about £5.00 vs £6.00).
Side by side
| Fomapan 100 Classic | Lucky SHD 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foma Bohemia | Lucky Film |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 | 35mm |
| Grain | Fine | Fine |
| Contrast | Medium high | Medium |
| Latitude | Medium | Good |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £5.00 | about £6.00 |
| Price, 120 | about £5.00 | — |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Fomapan 100 Classic
- Traditional cubic-grain emulsion with good sharpness. Budget-friendly with heightened red sensitivity. Best at EI 50-80.
- Lucky SHD 100
- A Chinese black-and-white film that was discontinued for years before being relaunched in 2024/2025. Produces classic, traditional-looking images with fine grain and medium contrast—reminiscent of older European emulsions. At around £6 per roll, it's one of the most affordable options for shooting film today. Technical data is limited as the manufacturer doesn't publish detailed specifications, but early user reports suggest it handles well in standard developers. An interesting choice for budget-conscious shooters or anyone curious about lesser-known emulsions.
Which suits what
Better pick: Fomapan 100 Classic
Testing cameras, Students
Both work well
Budget projects
Better pick: Lucky SHD 100
Experiments, Testing
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Fomapan 100 Classic | Lucky SHD 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | No data |
| 10s | 1m 20s | No data |
| 30s | 5m | No data |
| 2m | 24m | No data |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator