Topic: Kodak announce improved TMAX 400

[al]

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Improved-Kodak-T-MAX-400-released

[Francois]

I thought I had stepped into my time machine by accident when I read this... but I guess it's true

[This-is-damion]

magic!! its good to see some new B&W products.    will certainly give this a whirl.

[outofcontxt]

Maybe they're finally seeing the light -- and the success that Harman has had with the revived Ilford.

[Francois]

I am starting to wonder if these aren't made at the Lucky Film factory???
Kodak did have a deal to transfer technology to Lucky (this including T grain and X-ray film)

[LT]

you might be right there Francois - Kodak and Lucky have quite a close relationship these days - and I'm sure I read something similar

[sausage100uk]

I have used some of the lucky "ERA 100" film and I like it, (bearing in mind i'm a complete noob) seems to come out ok, nice fine grain, so if the new Tmax is made by them I shan't worry, big K on the box will push the price up though.

[Ed Wenn]

My only experience with Lucky has been painful and believe me, I'm about the least fussy person ever when it comes to the quality of film. I still have about 10 rolls at home waiting to be used for tests on any new cameras/lenses etc. Horrible stuff it is.

Suspect Kodak will demand a higher quality product from Lucky than they have produced in my experience. Wait and see I suppose. Does this mean something else is now being made in China? Hmmm.

[Andrea.]

I think Lucky Film and Era film are two seperate makers. ERA100 in 35mm only is nice stuff and works well in APH09. Lucky100 is a bit basic and has 'issues' but works well in box cameras and the like.