Film comparison
Lucky Film Lucky SHD 100 vs Shanghai General Film Shanghai GP3 400
- Shanghai GP3 400 is 2 stops faster (ISO 400 vs 100).
- Shanghai GP3 400 has more contrast.
Side by side
| Lucky SHD 100 | Shanghai GP3 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lucky Film | Shanghai General Film |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 400 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Fine | Fine |
| Contrast | Medium | High |
| Latitude | Good | Medium |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £6.00 | about £6.00 |
| Price, 120 | — | about £6.00 |
| 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.
- Shanghai GP3 400
- Chinese-manufactured budget 400-speed film from Shanghai General Film. Medium grain with high contrast rendering.
Which suits what
Better pick: Lucky SHD 100
Testing
Both work well
Budget projects, Experiments
Better pick: Shanghai GP3 400
Street photography