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| − | '''Lucky Film''' (China Lucky Film | + | '''Lucky Film''' (China Lucky Film Group) is a photosensitive materials manufacturer. It is based in Baoding, [[China]]. It was founded in 1958,<ref>[http://www.luckyfilm.com/html/kcnhg.html China Lucky Film: About us page]</ref> with the help of the Soviet photographic industry. It's primary products are films including color, black and white and X-ray film. It's stake in the Chinese marketplace eroded with the arrival of both [[Kodak]] and [[Fuji]] in the late 1980's. It's digital imaging products include inkjet pigment, inkjet photo paper, clear film and lamination type films. It's medical division even produces medical beds, laboratory equipment and operating room equipment used in hospitals. |
| − | In 2001, Fujifilm<ref> | + | In 2001, Fujifilm<ref> Article CNN 2001-02-27 Fuji confirms Lucky plans</ref> and Eastman Kodak<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/english/10126.htm Kodak Seeks to Strike Lucky Deal]</ref> were both looking to invest in Lucky. In 2003, Kodak signed a 20 year joint venture co-operation agreement which contributed US$45 million and provided an emulsion making line for color products along with upgrading their coating lines.<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/english/BAT/78256.htm Kodak snaps up Lucky stake] October 24, 2003</ref> Kodak withdrew in 2007, because of increasing growth of digital camera products entering the Chinese market.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150323141218/https://www.reuters.com/article/2007/11/12/us-china-kodak-idUSSHA11949620071112 Kodak to sell China Lucky stake, ending partnership] (archived)</ref> |
In 2011, merges with CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/business/2011-09/23/content_23481673.htm China Lucky Film merges with CASC]</ref>, with plans diversify and produce aerospace rockets and satellites. In Sept 2012, announced plans to stop production of color film.<ref>[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-09/05/content_15736165.htm Lucky Film ends color film production] at [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn China Daily]</ref> | In 2011, merges with CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/business/2011-09/23/content_23481673.htm China Lucky Film merges with CASC]</ref>, with plans diversify and produce aerospace rockets and satellites. In Sept 2012, announced plans to stop production of color film.<ref>[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-09/05/content_15736165.htm Lucky Film ends color film production] at [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn China Daily]</ref> | ||
| + | In 2017, a new offshoot company Lucky film started a production of Lucky "New" SHD100 was made in 35mm and 4x5. | ||
=== Film === | === Film === | ||
black and white | black and white | ||
* Lucky SHD100 | * Lucky SHD100 | ||
| + | * Lucky "New" SHD100 - 2017 | ||
* Lucky SHD400 | * Lucky SHD400 | ||
* Lucky SHD400CN | * Lucky SHD400CN | ||
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* Lucky Super 100 | * Lucky Super 100 | ||
* Lucky Super 200 | * Lucky Super 200 | ||
| + | * Lucky Super 400 | ||
* Lucky Super GBR100 | * Lucky Super GBR100 | ||
* Lucky Super GBR200 | * Lucky Super GBR200 | ||
Latest revision as of 06:59, 28 February 2022
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| Lucky SHD100 B&W 120 film image by @Pasvorn (Image rights) |
Lucky Film (China Lucky Film Group) is a photosensitive materials manufacturer. It is based in Baoding, China. It was founded in 1958,[1] with the help of the Soviet photographic industry. It's primary products are films including color, black and white and X-ray film. It's stake in the Chinese marketplace eroded with the arrival of both Kodak and Fuji in the late 1980's. It's digital imaging products include inkjet pigment, inkjet photo paper, clear film and lamination type films. It's medical division even produces medical beds, laboratory equipment and operating room equipment used in hospitals.
In 2001, Fujifilm[2] and Eastman Kodak[3] were both looking to invest in Lucky. In 2003, Kodak signed a 20 year joint venture co-operation agreement which contributed US$45 million and provided an emulsion making line for color products along with upgrading their coating lines.[4] Kodak withdrew in 2007, because of increasing growth of digital camera products entering the Chinese market.[5]
In 2011, merges with CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)[6], with plans diversify and produce aerospace rockets and satellites. In Sept 2012, announced plans to stop production of color film.[7]
In 2017, a new offshoot company Lucky film started a production of Lucky "New" SHD100 was made in 35mm and 4x5.
Film
black and white
- Lucky SHD100
- Lucky "New" SHD100 - 2017
- Lucky SHD400
- Lucky SHD400CN
color
- Lucky Super 100
- Lucky Super 200
- Lucky Super 400
- Lucky Super GBR100
- Lucky Super GBR200
- Lucky Super GBR400
- Lucky Chrome 100CH
Notes
- ↑ China Lucky Film: About us page
- ↑ Article CNN 2001-02-27 Fuji confirms Lucky plans
- ↑ Kodak Seeks to Strike Lucky Deal
- ↑ Kodak snaps up Lucky stake October 24, 2003
- ↑ Kodak to sell China Lucky stake, ending partnership (archived)
- ↑ China Lucky Film merges with CASC
- ↑ Lucky Film ends color film production at China Daily
