the status of Shanghai film

[Mick Fagan]

Don't be so hurry, dear Tim,
My friend will send me a box of new Lucky 12x20 films. I will try them.
Then I will report to you, or this forum.


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I would hope that you reply to this forum, even if you reply personally to Tim. There are many people interested in films being available, even if getting them is a bit difficult.

Mick.

[Tim Meisburger]

Don't be so hurry, dear Tim,
My friend will send me a box of new Lucky 12x20 films. I will try them.
Then I will report to you, or this forum.


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Okay. Thanks Pierre. I still will try to find a way to get some shipped, so we can all give it a try.

[AtlantaTerry]

I would be interested in trying a box of 4x5" film.

[Tim Meisburger]

Hi Terry. If I can get some, I'll just make it available to folks at cost to try out. Its hard to get some things (like collodion) from China for some reason, and its strange that lucky doesn't at least sell its film through Ebay, but I guess its a language issue.

[Max Hao]

Lucky film has been selling a batch they just produced using allegedly AGFA film. I tried their 810. There are still some scratches occasionally. I overheard their 4x5 might have some issue with the size, but I never shot their 4x5. I also tried a few 11x14, and got more scratches than the 8x10s. Film speed is more like ISO50.
They don't sell on Ebey because of language issue as Tim mentioned.

[Ray Van Nes]

Since the discussion has swerved over to Lucky film, the big question - does it still lack anti-halation dye? On my first trip to China, I purchased a couple of 120 rolls and discovered that it lacked the dye. This means, highlights flare. I saw this as an advantage in terms of a special effects film. On the next trip, I managed to buy out the stock of a couple of shops in Kunming and ended up with about 40 rolls. Sadly, I only have a couple left. They definitely thought I was stark raving bonkers for wanting this film over the good Ilford and Kodak. I have generally used it on architecture and when it works, it is quite magical.

[pierre506]

The newest news:
I will see the new produced Shanghai ( GP3 ) negatives next week.
4x5in about USD 18
25 sheets / box

8x10 about USD 58
25 sheets / box

Expired date: 2018

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[Max Hao]

The newest news:
I will see the new produced Shanghai ( GP3 ) negatives next week.
4x5in about USD 18
25 sheets / box

8x10 about USD 58
25 sheets / box

Expired date: 2018

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This is good news. Shanghai film is superior to Lucky film on overall quality control, and definitely scratch free.

[Kevin Harding]

Shanghai is producing again? This would be great news. Will they produce in 120 format as well?

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[RSalles]

Have developed a couple of 4x5 sheets from a remaining box of 25, maybe the last ones, with X-Tol 1:1, nearby zero grain, amazing, even at 11x14, rated at ISO80. Same dev time as FP4+ with home made BTZS tubes.

If a group buy is forming, please count me in,

Cheers,

Renato