Film comparison
Lucky Film C400 vs Kodak Ultramax 400
On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.
Open in the compare toolSide by side
| C400 | Ultramax 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lucky Film | Kodak |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 400 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm |
| Grain | — | Medium |
| Contrast | — | Medium high |
| Latitude | — | Good |
| Saturation | — | High |
| Price, 35mm | — | about £11.50 |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- C400
- 2026 general-purpose 400-speed colour negative from Lucky.
- Ultramax 400
- Kodak's affordable everyday colour negative, available worldwide in drugstores and supermarkets. Delivers saturated, warm-leaning colours with a characteristic punch that works well in bright daylight. Moderate grain becomes visible in enlargements but adds pleasant texture. A popular choice for casual shooters and those looking to experiment without the cost of professional stocks.
Which suits what
Better pick: C400
Everyday
Both work well
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Better pick: Ultramax 400
Street photography, Vacation, Point and shoot
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | C400 | Ultramax 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | No data | 1s |
| 10s | No data | 22s |
| 30s | No data | 1m 39s |
| 2m | No data | 10m 41s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator