These film simulation recipes are for Fujifilm X-Trans IV sensor cameras. X-Trans IV can be divided into two categories: X-T3 & X-T30, and X100V, X-Pro3, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4 & X-T30 II. The X-T3 & X-T30 cameras don’t have all of the JPEG options that later X-Trans IV models have. All of the X-T3 & X-T30 (as well as X-Trans III) film simulation recipes are compatible with the X100V, X-Pro3, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4 & X-T30 II; however, Grain, Toning (for B&W), and Double-Exposure (for those recipes that call for it) are different, so you’ll have to decide for yourself which equivalent settings should be used on your camera.
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X-Trans IV Recipes for X100V, X-Pro3, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4 & X-T30 II:
X-Trans IV Recipes for X-T3 & X-T30:
Note: Kodak Tri-X 400, Kodak T-Max 400, and Verano Tostado recipes are compatible with all X-Trans III & IV cameras, just follow the directions explained in those recipes.
X-Trans III film simulation recipes are compatible with X-Trans IV cameras.
Have a Ricoh GR series camera? Check out Ritchie’s Ricoh Recipes!
Hi, it’s weird because it’s the first time i post something in a blog haha i’m used to comments on youtube, instagram, etc. But i HAD to thank you for your work, i can’t imagine how passionate and dedicated you have to be to host a website, spend hours tweaking simulations and share your work, and even though i haven’t started to test those simulations, a big THANK YOU is necessary.
I own a XT4, and plan to use bracketing to shoot a raw + 3 other custom profiles (as i don’t know yet which ones i will like). My understanding is that the XT4 allows to only have 7 custom profiles loaded, so i’ll have to try the 7 before resetting them and add another 7 profiles, manually ? Well that’s some work, but still less than what you did !
There are some creator’s work that i really like, and even though i know they use their own presets, I will try to find recipes that are close to them (but i think most of these just play with color grading)
Here are some examples :
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqiQ93DoXvQ/?img_index=1
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq_ZxVzI9hD/?img_index=9
https://www.instagram.com/p/CupQokRIDaO/?img_index=2
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq2jl1ToUAZ/?img_index=1
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqf40EfPKvX/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsvDn5hsFma/?img_index=1
Again, thanks a lot !
Hi Ritchie, I recently came across an old photo done by Mark Seliger, a celebrity photographer and the image had the full frame of the film he used so I could tell that It was RDP, which if I remember correctly was the very first version of Provia film . Which of your Provia recipes would come close to the first version of that RDP? I know they updated the film to RDP ll and RDP lll but I was wondering if you had that first version recipe.
Hey Ritchie,
You listed the X-S20 as a X-Trans V camera, while I thought it uses the X-Trans IV: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x-s20/specifications/
Which recipes should I be using for the X-S20?
Best regards from germany,
Michael
The X-S20 has an X-Trans IV sensor but an X-Trans V processor. From the reports I have received, the camera belongs in the X-Trans V category, but I have not tested it myself, so it is a bit of a grey area. I would use X-Trans V Recipes; with a small adjustment to Color Chrome FX Blue, many of the X-Trans IV Recipes can be used, too.
https://fujixweekly.com/2022/11/25/ive-got-the-fujifilm-x-trans-v-blues/
The X-S20 combines the X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor with the X-Processor 5. The recipes are related to the camera sensor, so I would use X-Trans IV recipes.
From the reports I have received by those with the X-S20 (I don’t own an X-S20 personally), it renders blue like the other X-Trans V cameras. Besides that, it has the new X-Trans V JPEG options. Even though it has an X-Trans IV sensor, I think because of the new processor, it is more like X-Trans V than X-Trans IV in rendering. For this reason, I recommend X-Trans V Recipes; however, aside from blue on some film sims, the rendering is pretty similar between the fourth and fifth generation cameras, so it’s not a big deal which group one uses. I hope that all makes sense.
Hi, is there an easy way for downloading all recipes and implementing them during post production in Capture One? Thank you.
There’s not a way. Sorry.
Film Simulation Recipes are meant to be used in-camera for JPEGs that don’t require editing. If you use these Recipes and shoot RAW, Capture One will apply its version of its interpretation of some (but not all) of the JPEG settings to the RAW file. It can get you “halfway there” but will require some amount of manipulation to get a finished picture, and it won’t be 100% identical to the camera-made JPEG. My advice is to embrace whichever approach that you are going to use. If it’s Film Simulation Recipes, that means relying an JPEGs and editing less if at all (I don’t edit, other than cropping/straightening sometimes). If it’s RAW, then shoot RAW and edit the pictures as you want them to look. These two approaches are more-or-less opposites of each other. But, like I said, if you wish to use both, it could still save you a little time by getting you part way to a finished picture. Also, some people RAW-edit for some scenarios and shoot JPEGs and Recipes for other scenarios. There’s no right or wrong approach, just what works for you.
Not to be rude, but you’re incorrect there actually is a way (It’s just a massive pain).
Firstly, load the recipe into your camera so you can see what you’re doing. Second, shoot your shots, but in raw not jpeg. When you get home, instead of importing directly into capture one, copy the raf’s to a folder. Install Fujifilm’s Raw X Studio.
Raw X Studio uses the camera’s internal processor to render out raw files. It does this in the same way the camera does from the playback menu. This is nice since you can rerun different recipes on your raw files and import new ones to your camera. However starting this generation of x-trans with the x-pro 3 and xt-4 the camera’s can render tif’s internally. I can’t tell which models support this but the pro 3 and xt-4 definitely do. Render out all your Raf’s to 16 bit tif using Raw X Studio. This is painfully slow, and cannot be done in bulk.
Once that is done you can import these files into Capture One. They appear to retain full raw detail but have the recipe applied to them. 16 bit tif’s are huge so use capture one to render them into something else. 16 bit tif’s with zip compression are roughly 25% smaller but still three times a raf. Sacrifice a bit of quality and go for 8 bit zip compressed raw for longer term storage, its roughly the same size as a compressed raf.
All this effort leaves you with a raw equivalent file that has been ran through a film recipe in camera and is now ready for post-processing in capture one. Needless to say this is a massive ordeal, especially given Raw X studio has no bulk file handling so all images have to be done one at a time and take at least 20 seconds. It’s a huge pain and i can’t see anyone doing this long term. Also it does as you mention kind of go against the ethos of recipes.
But hey, it is technically possible, which is the best kind of possible.
Rather just shoot SOOC jpeg, which i’ve done for year’s. Just use lightroom for little tweaks if needed. SOOC is more authentic, even more so with all the AI crap going on.
I got a bit of PTSD reading this, lol! 🤣
I used to shoot with a Sigma Merrill camera, and that process sounds somewhat similar to what you just described. You had to use Sigma’s (pretty awful) RAW software to convert to TIFF, then edit the TIFF in the software(s) of choice. Such a pain. I don’t wish that on anyone.
But, you know, if something works for someone, then that’s what they should do (and what others say and do shouldn’t matter very much). I appreciate your input on the process, and detailed description. Thanks!
Hey Ritchie,
first of all thank you for your great work!
I see that you use a certain WB in most recipes. I.e. 3200K, -1 Red & +4 Blue.
Wouldn’t it be more flexible to use WB Auto, -1 Red & +4 Blue?
Because the 3200K would produce different results in diefferent light situations?
Thanks again an I hope you have a great day
Holger
That’s a good question. While Auto WB does make a Recipe much more versatile, it makes it behave very divergent from film. Film is (most often) either Daylight or Tungsten balanced (of course, there are a huge number of Color Correction Filters that one can use with film to essentially work like a very complicated AWB). If, for example, you were to use AWB instead of (say) 3200K, you’d get a very different result except under a very specific light scenario. I hope that makes sense.
This article might help:
https://fujixweekly.com/2022/01/19/film-simulation-recipes-why-pictures-are-too-yellow-how-to-fix-it/
Hey Ritchie
I think I asked once before and you sounded enthused or interested on some level but do you think there can be a recipe for Kodak Plus-X Pan film some time. Just checking.
Thank you for the great work you are doing. That new Nostalgic Americana recipe looks really good and the shots you took with it are excellent.
I have it on my list, but I haven’t tried it yet. I appreciate all of your kindness!
I would also really like a Kodak Plus-X 125 recipe. I have a bunch of negatives from the mid 90’s, and I went so far as to email Anders about his recipe creation process, thinking I could do it myself. I just don’t think I’m savvy enough to do it proper. Thank you for all the work you’ve done.
Anders is definitely THE expert on B&W Recipes… his process is intense and accurate. I appreciate the suggestion and all of your kindness! 😀
I just want to thank you for the education from your site. I recently picked up a used x100v and I have a hypothetical question for you: you’re spending two summer weeks hopping around small coastal towns in southern Italy, and you’re limited to only 3 recipes – which recipes are you loading? 🙂 cheers
Pacific Blues
Kodak Portra 400 v2
Maybe Fujicolor NPS 160 Pulled for indoor and nighttime shots
Kodak Tri-X 400 if you like B&W
That’s four, so I’ve already gone over, but Kodachrome 64, Kodak Portra 160, Fujicolor 100 Gold, Kodak Vision3 250D, SantaColor, Bright Kodak, I could go on and on and o, so I better stop. 🤣 😀
Thank you so much. This question was less hypothetical for me 🙂 I traveled across Puglia with kodachrome 64, Portra 160 and 400, bright summer, T30 Velvia, and Cinestill 800, and left with some very rewarding shots. I’m hooked and cannot wait to try the others.
Awesome! So happy to hear it! 😀 😀 😀
Hi,
what Recipes would you recommend for Pet Shootings or animal in generell.
Greetings X100V Photographer
I’m not sure, maybe this will help?
https://youtu.be/xIU03WzvXAI?si=0o4qCJEotche5Qq0
A lot depends on if it is outdoors (and rainy vs sunny) or indoors or both, and if you prefer a Fujicolor look or Kodak. I would think that Fujicolor Superia 100 or Fujicolor Superia 800 could work well, as well Kodachrome 64. Reggie’s Portra will have a lot more versatility, as well as Kodachrome II.
Hope this is somehow helpful.
Hi
I got snagged a fujifilm x100vi and been getting into film simulations, any recommendations for automotive photography? I shoot mostly at day time
I love the Kodachrome 64 Recipe for car photography, but that may not be the aesthetic you are after. Nostalgic Americana can be great for classic cars. Something like Velvia Film could be good if there are colorful paint jobs, and that’s a “Film Dial” Recipe, so substitute any film sim instead of Velvia if it isn’t working out. Reala Ace (the Recipe, not the film sim) or Fujicolor Reala 100 can be quite good. Those are probably my top suggestions for color… don’t forget about B&W… Kodak Tri-X 400 is my favorite, but there are a number of excellent options like Kentmere Pan 400, Kodak T-Max P3200, Monochrome Negative, and others.
I hope this helps!
Hi ! What recipes do you recommend for a trip to Rome next spring ? 🙂 Ty !!
I’ve never been to Rome, so I cannot say what is best. I’d look at these:
https://fujixweekly.com/2024/09/30/which-film-simulation-recipes-when-part-2-x-trans-iv-2024-edition/
If C2 is too warm, you might consider using one of the alternative options for C1 or C3 instead.
I hope this is somehow helpful. Enjoy your trip!
Hi Ritchie,
Thank you for all your hard work and fantastic recipes, I truly get more out of my Fujifilm because of you.
Could you please offer any advice with the following:
I shoot predominately skateboarding, on an X-T3 (looking to upgrade to X-T5 in the future). Key information:
– indoor and outdoor, indoor usually had fluorescent lighting, generally low light conditions.
– High shutter speed is required to capture often fast moving tricks.
Due to the above conditions, a fast lens and exposure compensation is quite heavily relied on.
The main film simulations sim currently using are:
– Polaroid (60% of the time)
– Kodacolour (30% of the time)
– Analog Color (10% of the time)
Question:
Which film simulations / recipes do you believe would work well in this situation? ideally looking to try out a few more that would help produce the following:
– a vintage feel without looking over done with high exposure compensation
– a grungy “street culture” feel, bringing colour out in graffiti often in the background of dark shots
– a dramatic feel, utilising slightly lower shutter speeds to bring out motion blur
Thank you for your time and the amazing work you are doing.
I would try Dramatic Classic Chrome
https://fujixweekly.com/2018/05/22/my-fujifilm-x-pro2-dramatic-classic-chrome-film-simulation-recipe/
It might be exactly what you are looking for… or it might be too much. For the X-T3, set Color Chrome Effect to Off.
Classic Kodak is another to consider. Eterna is one I think that you could potentially really like, or potentially not like at all, but definitely take a look at it.
https://fujixweekly.com/2022/11/08/fujifilm-x-t30-x-t3-x-trans-iii-film-simulation-recipe-classic-kodak/
https://fujixweekly.com/2019/04/12/my-fujifilm-x-t30-eterna-film-simulation-recipe/
I hope this helps!
Finally became a paid patron, thanks for your great work. I asked a similar question in the Spring – let’s say you had 2 weeks in Japan, splitting time between the city and rural areas during late fall/winter. Which 3-4 film sims are you loading? Cheers 🙂
I forget which camera you have. I think Classic Negative Recipes are probably what I’d lean to. Remind me which model you have.
Thanks! Shooting w/ X100V
I would pick three to four of these: Fujicolor Superia 100, Fujicolor Reala 100, Fujicolor Superia 800, Fujicolor Superia 1600, Superia Premium 400, Superia Xtra 400, Fujicolor NPS 160 Pulled, Fujicolor Super HG. I think that would be a good group for Japan to add to three or four of your favorites that you already have programmed. I hope this helps!
Hi, Ritchie! Hope you’re having a great day!
First, I just want to thank you for creating the valuable content on this site; the detailed information you provide and all these amazing recipes I simply can’t wait to try out.
With that, I was wondering if you could suggest which of your recipes would be best for an upcoming trip of mine. I just got my hands on the X100V and the trip is going to be in Europe, specifically (the south of) Italy, UK, and Spain. Any advice on this? 🙂
Thank you again and I’m excited to hear from you!
I’ve never been to those countries, but I would think that Pacific Blues, Kodak Portra 400 v2, and Kodak Tri-X 400 are a must. It would be fun to use a couple of Agfa Recipes, like Agfa Ultra 100 and AgfaChrome RS 100. Maybe Serr’s 500T for nighttime, and Reggie’s Portra or Kodachrome II for versatility. That seems like a good set of seven.
Hello, thank you for all your hard work and fantastic recipes!
I was wondering what recipes you would suggest for Thailand? I was looking for something wong kar wai inspired for shooting in Bangkok during the day. And also something that would make green colours stand out when shooting in Phuket?
I’ve never photographed in Thailand, but I can suggest some ideas. Which camera do you have?
Hello!
I’m heading to Svalbard in a week (Arctic vibes) and taking my trusty X100V with me. I’m super excited to shoot up there and wanted to ask if you have any recommendations for film simulations that work well in that kind of environment?
I’ve never been personally, but I would think a couple Velvia Recipes and a couple Classic Negative should be good. Consider maybe The Rockwell or Vibrant Velvia, Kodak Ektachrome E100VS v1, and Velvia 100F, as well as Agfachrome RS 100, Pacific Blues, and Fujicolor 100 Gold. Pick three or four of those, and finish it out with whichever ones are your current favorites. Have fun on your trip!
Hello!
Thank you for all these film sim that we can try!
by the way can you give an alternative of Reggie’s Portra for XT3? everybody seem to be praising that recipe but unfortunately some of the options aren’t listed for xt3
I suggest ignoring Color Chrome FX Blue, and set Grain to weak. You will get very similar results.
You sould add the model camera X-m5 to the very list a the top of the acticle as is has X TRANS 4 also.
While the X-M5 and X-S20 have an X-Trans IV sensor, they also have the X-Processor 5. Fujifilm programmed these cameras with the same JPEG settings and renders more similar to X-Trans V, so that’s why they are in the 5th-generation category, and not 4th. The X-Trans V Recipes are the most appropriate. I hope that makes sense.
Hi Richie, perfect, thank you for the clarification, I wasn’t fully aware about these other informations, you are right, so for my X-M5, I’ll have a closer look to you great X TRANS V receipes instead of the ones on this page 🙂
Have a great sunday 😉
You are welcome 😀
Hi roesch! I really enjoy reading your posts 😊
I’m using a Fujifilm X-E4, and I’m planning a trip soon where I’ll mostly be taking outdoor landscape and outdoor portrait photos — could you recommend some film recipes for that?
Also, I’d love a black & white recipe for landscapes if you have one.
Thanks always!!