Lucky Luckypan HD 400

The Lucky Luckypan HD 400 is a black and white film. It was offered in the 1990s. China Lucky Film Corporation, based in Baoding (Hebei), was responsible for its production.

The Lucky Luckypan HD 400 enables the creation of black and white images. Its panchromatic sensitization captures a wide spectrum of light. The specified ISO value of 400 represents the film’s sensitivity to light. As the ISO value decreases, the light requirement for a correctly exposed image increases. This specific sensitivity makes the film suitable for a wide range of situations and produces consistently impressive results.

Development of the Luckypan HD 400

The Lucky Luckypan HD 400 requires development in a special black and white developer. There are numerous professional photo labs that offer black and white development. Alternatively, it is also possible to develop black and white film yourself at home with the right photographic chemistry and accessories. Different developing chemistries can lead to varying image results in terms of contrast, film grain, and grayscale.

If specific development times, mixing ratios and temperatures are not available for the developer used, it is advisable to use similar films as a guide and carry out experiments. After development, you get the film strip with your own images. These finished negatives can be scanned and printed, for example. There is also the option of making prints directly from the negatives, which is offered by most developing laboratories as an additional service.

Digitization of negatives

Digitizing film strips for further processing of images in digital form is quick and easy with a scanner. Many photo labs offer the service of negative digitization. Alternatively, you can purchase a scanner for your own use. Once the images have been scanned, various options are available for further processing in digital or printed form.

Availability and Alternatives

The Luckypan HD 400 was available for 35mm format. One roll of film is sufficient for 36 images. The barcode of the product is 6903459110068.

In addition to Porst, Lomography, and Zorki, there are other reputable manufacturers that produce cameras specifically suited for 35mm format. These cameras allow the use of 35mm film and offer a diverse selection for photographic enthusiasts.

Fresh material from the film is no longer available. Production has been discontinued. For 35mm cameras, an alternative to this film would be the Kodak T-Max 400*.