This film simulation recipe was a failed attempt to create a certain look, but I liked the results anyway. It reminds me of Fujichrome Provia 400, but it isn’t intended to mimic that film, it just looks a little similar by chance. As Lefty Gomez said, “I’d rather be lucky than good.” This Provia 400 recipe was indeed a lucky discovery.
Provia 400 is a color reversal (slide) film that actually dates back to 1980. It was originally called Fujichrome 400 Professional D, and had a couple emulsion updates before Fujifilm renamed it Fujichrome Provia 400 in 1994, Fujichrome Provia 400F in 2000, and Provia 400X in 2006. With each emulsion change the aesthetic of the film evolved slightly, which isn’t uncommon. This recipe might be closest to the 400X version. Fujifilm discontinued ISO 400 Provia in 2013.
This film simulation recipe is intended for GFX-50S and GFX-50R cameras. I assume that it will also work on the GFX100 and GFX100S, but I’m not certain of that. Additionally, it is compatible with X-Trans IV; I tried it on my Fujifilm X-T30 and it looked pretty close, only ever-so-slightly different. On newer X-Trans IV cameras, which have some different JPEG options, consider setting Grain size to Small, Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak, and Clarity to -2.
Provia/STD
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: +1
Shadow: +2
Color: +4
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Sharpening: -2
Noise Reduction: -4
Grain Effect: Strong
White Balance: Fluorescent 2, -2 Red & -2 Blue
ISO: Auto up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)
Sample photographs, all camera-made JPEGs, captured with a Fujifilm GFX-50S using this Provia 400 recipe:
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Hi Ritchie, I like the Tiny Niagara and Closed Red Door shots.
Thanks so much!
are those shots taken in Farmington Bay?
Yes, Farmington Bay! Are you familiar with it?
A friend of mine has been there and showed me tons of pics… so I recognized the place 😉
Awesome! I’m right around the corner from it, and enjoy going there often.
I am new to the GFX system, and may have missed it on your site. But, can I use the X-trans 4 formulas on the GFX 50r as well? Looking for a great B/W simulation like Tri-X.
I love the site and apologize in advance if you have answered this a dozen times.
Try the X-Trans IV Recipes for the X-T3 and X-T30 (as well as the GFX Recipes) on this website with your GFX50R.
They’re about 2/3 the way down this list:
https://fujixweekly.com/fujifilm-x-trans-iv-recipes/
Awesome! Thank you.
The light on this Provia is amazing! The recipe should be replicated on X-Trans sensor at least from the III version 😛
Thanks! I have used it on X-Trans IV and it does pretty well. It’s technically compatible with the X-T3/X-T30. One difference is that shadows are a hair deeper. If I were to adapt it to the “newer” X-Trans IV models, I’d probably set Shadows to +1.5 instead of +2 (plus CCEB to Off, Grain size Small, and Clarity 0).