Recently, I published my adaptation of the Kodak Vision3 250D Film Simulation Recipe, which is for X-T3 and X-T30 cameras, for use on the “newer” X-Trans IV models, which are the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II. This is one of my personal favorite Recipes—if you have a compatible camera, you should definitely give it a try! Unfortunately, for 5th-generation models—currently, the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, and X-S20 (yes, the X-S20!)—it will look slightly differently (but try it anyway), because blue renders more deeply on some film simulations.
As I was contemplating how I might approach the use of this Recipe on my X-T5, a Fuji X Weekly reader suggested that I should modify it by using the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation instead of Eterna. Because there are some similarities between those two film sims, there is potential for crossover. Sure enough, with the right modifications, I was able to recreate the look and feel of the Kodak Vision3 250D Recipe using Nostalgic Neg.; however, it’s not an identical rendering, especially the shadows, which are a little warmer. There are other small differences, too. As you know, one film can have many different looks depending on how it was shot, developed, and scanned or printed, so you could consider this v2 version of Kodak Vision3 250D to be a divergent (yet still similar) aesthetic that replicates a different handling of the film.
If you have a camera with the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation, I invite you to try this new Kodak Vision3 250D v2 Film Simulation Recipe! You should also try the version that uses Eterna, too, and see which one you like better. While the “v1” Recipe has been my favorite for years, I think I like this new v2 version just a little more. It definitely produces an analog-like look that is easy to appreciate.
Film Simulation: Nostalgic Neg.
Dynamic Range: DR200
Grain Effect: Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Off
White Balance: Fluorescent 1, -5 Red & 0 Blue
Highlight: +4
Shadow: +3
Color: -1
Sharpness: -2
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -2
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)
Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Kodak Vision3 250D v2 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:
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Wow, you did it! Congratulations! Personally, I like it more!
No regrets in leaving X-T4 amazing recipes behind – if Fujifilm makes this new processing the base for further development. Because, definitely it is a major change. So major, that you still need to keep a v4 sensor version around. At least, for awhile…
Thanks for the challenge! 😀
Took these earlier today. This beaaaaautiful classic BMW parked in front of a bodyshop only a few metres from my lodging. On holiday on La Palma (Canary Islands) at the moment and testing out this recipe today. Looking good. Many thanks, Ritchie.
Tail light- https://i.imgur.com/NqHKYX4.jpg
207: https://i.imgur.com/NkmmOVq.jpg
Beautiful photos, beautiful car!
Wow, awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!
Ritchie, I’m looking at all recipes based on “Nostalgic Negative” and trying to set 7 recipes apart… I think this simulation is the long term new Fujifilm statement for the future. For it to be made, Fujifilm took another risk in changing the algorithms. And the moment it comes out, it might not be the right one, regarding the world status… there might not be time for another change. But I like it very much and I think now Fujifilm is complete.
If I had to choose 7 Nostalgic Neg. Recipes right now, they’d be:
1970’s Summer
Kodak Vision3 250D v2
Fluorescent Night
1976 Kodak
Summer of 1960
Kodak Negative
Timeless Negative
Of course, that leaves a couple off the list that I would like to include….
Dear Ritchie, please take a look at this page, there are images shot on Kodak Vision3 250D. There is a completely different picture there. https://foranganda.ru/kodak-vision-3-250d-тест-и-примеры-фотографий/
This film has the following characteristics “No ” failure” in light or shadows. And in the deepest shadows, all the details are worked out.”
And you have “Highlight: +4, Shadow: +3” this is completely contrary to the concept of film, the sky is knocked out completely.
There are a few points, I guess, to discuss regarding this.
First, it’s important to note that one film can produce many different looks based on a whole host of factors, including how shot, developed, scanned, and post-edited, among other things. With motion picture film, the “how developed” might just be the biggest aspect, because there are so many different approaches to that. So I think it’s important to look at many different sources, because there will be a lot of variance.
I’m not sure what “no failure in light or shadow” means because every film has a limited dynamic range. Some are larger than others, but there is no such thing as a limitless dynamic range. Film typically has more room in the highlights, while digital typically has more room in the shadows. So I’m not sure what this is supposed to mean, other than that Vision3 250D has a large dynamic range, which is true, but it also depends on how it was developed, scanned, post-edited, viewed, etc.. It can have technically up to 14 stops from what I’ve read, but 9-11 stops is more typical, when using the standard ECN-2 development process (C41 is an even different story).
Nostalgic Neg. has a fairly large dynamic range in general, so the settings are not unrealistic. I’m not sure which picture you are looking at where “the sky is knocked out completely” but I see a lot of blue sky and high wispy clouds. If it’s “Parking Garage”, that was shot into the bright sun but with some clouds in the sky (even then, there’s some detail).
Like I said, one film can produce many different looks; I do see some similarities with a couple of the pictures, and a lot of dissimilarities, regarding the website that you shared. I notice a few distinct variations even within those pictures… it would take three or four Recipes to replicate all of those variances, just from the Vision3 250D images on that one page.
Also, if there’s some aspect about a Recipe that isn’t working for you, it’s always ok to “season to taste” any of them to make it work better for you. Perhaps DR400 or Highlight +3 & Shadow +2 might work better for you, or the V1 that uses Eterna.
I hope this all makes sense. I appreciate the feedback!
Thank you very much for your reply, Ritchie.
Hi! It’s me again. ) I recently rewatched the movie “The Bourne Supremacy.” Now understanding a bit more about film, was surprised at the quality of the shooting and color reproduction. It turned out to be a Kodak Vision Color 2383/3383 film. First shot on film, then scanned, and then printed on Kodak Vision Color 2383/3383 for distribution in theaters. ) In general, I have never seen such a simulation of film anywhere. ) And it would be very nice to have such a simulation. If you are not lazy, look at the beginning of the movie, filming in India.
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I’ve never seen the movie (or any in this series, actually). Reading about the cinematography, they used a lot of natural lights… they didn’t control the lighting nearly so much as most motion pictures. For the most part, whatever the light was, it was. They did use various color correction filters, depending on the lighting and how they wanted it to render (how warm or cool).
I accidentally made a mistake when putting in the numbers but wow, I had to come online to share! Its a warm version with AWB! I recently saw a video of someone recording video with Kodak film outdoors and it randomly reminded me of that video with this accidental recipe!
It’s all the same settings Except:
AWB: 1, -5
P.S. I absolutely love and appreciate all the work and effort you put into the Sims. It truly inspired me everyday! Keep it up! Have a beautiful rest of your year!
Awesome! I’ll have to try it. Thanks for the tip and all your kindness!
My honor! Oh and im using it with x100vi for reference! I’d love to know what you think! Perhaps a v3! Cheers!
Amazing website. I have a question, maybe it’s resolved already… I own a Fujifilm XS-20 and it’s an X-Trans IV sensor with newer processor. Does it work best with X-Trans IV recipes or V? Thank you and great job!
The X-S20 has an X-Trans IV sensor paired with the X-Trans V processor. It renders more similar to X-Trans V than X-Trans IV, so I would use X-Trans V Recipes; however, feel free to use X-Trans IV Recipes and see if you like the result.