A test shoot on Lucky single perf 16mm B&W film SHD50

[Jason Lu]

Right after Lucky Film officially restarted its production lines in 2025, I reached out to them to discuss making single-perf 16mm film. During the process, they made a few dummy rolls without emulsion just to verify the sizing. Sadly, the perforation positioning didn't meet the standards during our first few attempts. But after several more rounds of adjusting, finally make a film roll that meets the SMPTE standards. Then they produced a first batch of single-perf 16mm test film coated with Lucky SHD50 emulsion. I shot a roll the moment I got my hands on it, and I've just freshly scanned the footage.Lucky SHD50 is a negative film, but I developed it as a positive using the D67 reversal process. I developed it in a 3D-printed Lomo tank that I designed and built myself. The stainon the right side happened because I made a mistake while loading the film—I put the perf side facing up by accident. This coast non-perforated side is under-developed.

https://youtu.be/OvLNRM5aZ2g?si=KWB88pB5iqPtFOTi

[Brandon Paterno]

looks good enough for handheld work. it would be nice to see a stationary test on a tripod! I dunno if the jitter of the frame line is a result of the Aaton camera or the perfs.... 

if Lucky can undercut the cost of kodaks small gauge black and white stocks AND make the film available at most of the same venues that sell their stills films id imagine it would become a popular low cost stock like 3378, but with more neutral contrast and greater availability. exciting times!!!!!

[Jason Lu]

12 minutes ago, Brandon Paterno said:

looks good enough for handheld work. it would be nice to see a stationary test on a tripod! I dunno if the jitter of the frame line is a result of the Aaton camera or the perfs.... 

if Lucky can undercut the cost of kodaks small gauge black and white stocks AND make the film available at most of the same venues that sell their stills films id imagine it would become a popular low cost stock like 3378, but with more neutral contrast and greater availability. exciting times!!!!!

I'm not sure what makes jitter of the frame line, it does have the scratche issue, I had to remove it using the dust removal function in DaVinci Resolve.And the actual ISO is only 12,all indoor shots failed,it is bascly a perforated microfilm.

As their 35mm SHD50,it can not lable as Lucky Film,they put their sub-brand name on it“富乐康宋”

[Colby Barrios]

This is quite exciting! I would love to get my hands on some, would be very curious to see more. Do you have a contact there? 

[Jason Lu]

13 hours ago, Colby Barrios said:

This is quite exciting! I would love to get my hands on some, would be very curious to see more. Do you have a contact there? 

Yes,send me a DM