Film comparison
Lucky Film Lucky SHD 100 vs Lucky Film SHD 400
- SHD 400 is 2 stops faster (ISO 400 vs 100).
Side by side
| Lucky SHD 100 | SHD 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lucky Film | Lucky Film |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 400 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Fine | — |
| Contrast | Medium | — |
| Latitude | Good | — |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £6.00 | — |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- 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.
- SHD 400
- General-purpose 400-speed panchromatic film from China's Lucky, relaunched in 2024.
Which suits what
Better pick: Lucky SHD 100
Budget projects, Experiments, Testing
Both work well
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Better pick: SHD 400
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