Lucky Colour C200 - 35mm Colour Negative Film
Chinese colour film that's currently a rare sighting in the wild. We have managed to get a very very limited early supply so stock up! Lucky Colour C200 is freshly manufactured by Lucky Film, a time-honored Chinese film brand that's still producing emulsion while everyone else is either discontinued or permanently "temporarily out of stock." This ISO 200 daylight-balanced colour negative film delivers high contrast and medium grain with character—not the clinical perfection of modern Kodak, but the kind of look that makes everything feel slightly more interesting than it actually was. Developed in standard C-41 chemistry and DX coded for automatic cameras, this is affordable colour film from a brand that's been making film since 1958 and refuses to quit.
What Makes Lucky Colour C200 Worth Shooting
ISO 200 - Medium speed for daylight shooting. The goldilocks rating that works in bright sun, handles overcast days, and doesn't require perfect light to function.
High Contrast - Bold tonal separation that gives images punch and presence. Not subtle, not trying to be.
Medium Grain - Visible grain structure with character. This isn't the ultra-fine grain of premium films—it's grain that contributes to the aesthetic rather than disappearing. Some people call this "character," others call it "vintage vibes." Both are correct.
Daylight Balanced - Optimized for natural light shooting. Best results under the sun, though it handles mixed lighting with the kind of colour shifts that honestly just add to the charm.
Freshly Made - Not expired stock, not decades-old surplus, not "vintage" film that's been sitting in a warehouse since the 90s. Lucky is actively manufacturing this film right now.
C-41 Processing - Standard colour negative chemistry. Any lab that develops colour film can handle this without special requests or confused looks. Or we can develop it for you too.
DX Coded - Automatic cameras will read the ISO 200 speed correctly. Set it and forget it.
Time-Honored Brand - Lucky Film has been producing photographic materials since 1958. They've survived format changes, digital revolution, and the general collapse of the film industry, now riding the wave of resurgence. That persistence deserves respect.
36 Exposures - Full roll for extended shooting. Enough frames to work through a proper session without reloading.
Actually Available - Not many places are stocking this right now, which makes finding it feel slightly victorious. You're shooting film that most people haven't even heard of yet.
Best For
Everyday colour photography, travel, street shooting, portraits with character, documentary work, and photographers who want something different from the usual Kodak/Fuji/Ilford rotation.
Perfect for: supporting film manufacturers who are still producing new stock, experimenting with lesser-known emulsions, and having genuinely interesting answers when someone asks what film you're shooting.
Perfect for photographers who believe variety matters and want to support film production beyond the usual suspects. Lucky Colour C200 might not be famous, but it's available, affordable, and full of character—which is more than you can say for half the "legendary" films everyone claims to love.