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I've used but not printed the 120 format Lucky film. It is ok. Nothing amazing, but not total crap. I use it in my Shanghai TLR, so I can't tell how much of the average quality is due to the film and how much to the lens.

 

It only costs 7 rmb (less than US$1) a roll here, so I don't mind that it isn't pin sharp etc. It's fine for having fun.

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agree with above mentioned.

I'm from China and it's my favourite CHEAP solution, however, I prefer Kodak 400TX.

 

Lucky SHD100 in China normally cost around 6 RMB(0.75USD).

 

Pro: Cheap, not so bad hiberarchy & tone

Con: Layer is too thin, huddles, easy to get messed up. Highlight overflow, flare.

 

Personally I use Kodak HC-110 B for development, 20C, 6 mintues

it's may need a little more fixing time.

my solution: Kodak rapid fix solution A+B, 4 minutes

some longer wash time +1,+2 minutes, seems no need for any wash aid, coz it is cheap, huh ?

 

Enjoy it.

 

At the same time, I recommend another China made B/W file: ERA

Layber is much better, and no more highlight flare.

price is the same.

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I use lucky extencively in my 645. I use mostly 100 and 400 iso Lucky, 100 iso Shanghai brand and i have used TMAX. The lucky brand stuff is just as good as TMAX but harder to load. The film is a bit different in thickness. APpart from that the quality of the pictures themselves is same as TMAX(TMY).

 

Lucky Good points:

Cheap, plentifull, same as TMY

 

Lucky Bad points:

Curls more then TMY after development, so you have to keep it flat, the sticker at the end of teh roll does not stick properly(thats where kodak puts all the money the .0002 cents of extra glue)

 

Leon

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I have used it both 120 and 35mm. in both 100 and 400 the older film did not have a great AH layer but the new release does.... it is a pretty good film as long as you are not wanting anything close to Modern T-X in the 400 but the older stuff is beautiful in D-76 and Rodinal...

 

It still reminds me of the Tri-X from the early 70's.

 

Larry

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Hi Larry, I don't currently have a scanner. I've been trying to find one though. If I can get one soon enough, i'll post it. It's weird. 3/4 of the frame is exposed correctly, but the other 1/4 is obviously darker. It's consistent frame to frame, and the "line" looks perfectly straight.
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OK next question Elroy

 

Were you using a flash? and the other next Question.. if you processed it yourself are you sure you had enough chems in the tank....?

 

The reason I ask is I have seen flash synch that could cause that and also bad processing.... I have made enough mistakes.. just check my threads here... LOL

 

It is not a bad film I think it is very useful but I think the ERA 100 is a better film.... China is an emerging place and alot of their films are new to those of us here in the West... I like to try new films and I think I have tryed alot but then there is a new one I have not tryed...

 

Check out my portfolio and you will see what I mean... I just used a roll of Gekko film that is made suposedly by Maco and it looked a whole lot like the Era 100.... Hmmmmmmm I have not posted the Gekko film yet because I want to try it in alot of other developers....

 

Used flatbed scanners are real cheap if you have a second hand store in your area... I just found one for my daughter for $2.00 and got the drivers for it in 3 minutes off the internet with a google search the drivers are free off the internet.

 

You can scan a print if be needed and make it usable on the internet.

 

Keep shooting silver film and smile

 

Larry

 

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