Film Simulation Recipes

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Choose your sensor to find the film simulation recipes that are compatible with your Fujifilm camera:

X-Trans V

X-Trans IV

X-Trans III

X-Trans II

X-Trans I

EXR-CMOS

Bayer

GFX

New: Full Spectrum Recipes

Don’t know what sensor generation your camera is?

X-Trans V
X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5

X-Trans IV
X100V, X-Pro3, X-T4, X-T3, X-T30, X-S10 & X-E4, X-T30 II

X-Trans III
X-Pro2, X100F, X-E3, X-T2, X-T20 & X-H1

X-Trans II
X100S, X100T, X-E2, X-E2S, X-T1, X-T10, X70, X20, X30, XQ1 & XQ2

X-Trans I
X-Pro1, X-E1 & X-M1

EXR-CMOS
X100, XF1, X10, X-S1

Bayer
X-A1, X-A2, X-A3, X-A5, X-A7,
X-A10, X-A20, XF10, X-T100 & X-T200

GFX
GFX-50S, GFX-50R, GFX100, GFX100S, GFX-50S II, GFX100 II, GFX100S II

How To Add Film Simulation Recipes To Your Fujifilm Camera

Have a Ricoh GR series camera? Check out Ritchie’s Ricoh Recipes!
Have a Nikon Z camera? Check out Nikon Z recipes (11 Here, 3 Here, 4 Here)!

198 comments

  1. Francesco Stasi · February 23, 2023

    Hi Ritchie!

    Is there a way to use these film simulations for video as well?

    We could edit the default simulations and adjust them to what we want, I guess?
    I own an X-S10 and don’t think I can create custom movie simulations as I can with stills.

    Thanks!

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    • Ritchie Roesch · February 23, 2023

      Yes! However, not all of the settings are available in video mode, such as Grain, Clarity, and the Color Chrome Effects. They won’t look the same as the stills, but it can still look good and save you time color grading.

      For example, this video was captured on an X-T4 using the X-Trans III CineStill 800T recipe:
      https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRnD76Jj/

      And this was also with the X-T4 but using the Kodak Portra 160 recipe:
      https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRnDvsRT/

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  2. Clinton Davidson (@ClintonDavidson) · February 25, 2023

    Re your article on Moment (https://www.shopmoment.com/reviews/why-shooting-jpegs-is-so-popular-10-fujifilm-simulation-recipes): as AI becomes more prevalent, the “Photoshop is terrible” sentiment will only get stronger.

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  3. salzbergjake · April 4, 2023

    Hey! I love all the sims y’all have made over the years. I was wondering if you’d have an interest in making one for Kodak Pro Image 100. Ive been shooting a lot of it lately, and would love a digital version to put in my x100V for when I don’t feel like film.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · April 4, 2023

      I will give it a try! Thanks for the suggestion!

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  4. Alejandro · April 8, 2023

    Hi!

    I love your recipes and I’ve been trying them for some months now when I came across an issue on my XT20.

    As I try to assign the WB shift on different custom settings for each recipe, I cannot. If I have custom setting 2 (C2) with Auto WB r:2 b:-5 that will be my shift for auto WB in every recipe 🙁

    Is that a limit on the XT20 I have to deal with or is there a workaround I don’t know??

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  5. FJ · April 10, 2023

    Hi! Do you have any general tips for converting IV recipes to V to get an approximate or ‘close enough’ result?

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  6. Walter · June 17, 2023

    Hey Ritchie
    I have a question regarding using X Raw Studio. If I make an exposure adjustment using the top compensation dial on the camera does that specific exposure carry over to the X Raw Studio setting for any particular recipe? For example, setting the dial on the camera -2/3 stop and the chosen recipe in X Raw Studio calls for 0, should I increase exposure in the recipe to +2/3 to adjust for the called for 0 exposure comp.? Thanks for any help.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · June 19, 2023

      The exposure that you made in-camera is the actual exposure of the picture. When you use the on-camera exposure compensation dial, your camera (as long as you’re not in full-manual) will make some adjustment to the aperture, shutter, and/or ISO, to increase or decrease the actual exposure. In X RAW Studio, making an exposure adjustment is essentially an increase or decrease to the ISO. So if you underexposed when making the exposure, in X RAW Studio the increase in exposure will simply be like using a higher ISO.

      Now regarding “typical exposure compensation” it should be noted that it’s not a rule, but a suggested starting point, and that each exposure should be judged individually. For example, if I suggested 0 exposure comp for a particular Recipe, the actual lighting conditions and subject might benefit from a whole different exposure, and -2/3 exposure comp (or +1 or something else) could potentially be more correct. It’s up to the photographer to figure that out. The suggested exposure compensation is simply to help point in what will most likely be the right direction for most (but not all) situations.

      I hope that all makes sense and answers your question.

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      • Watler · June 19, 2023

        Yes it does answer the question and I thank you for that and the additional info you gave… All the best to you.

  7. Walter · July 16, 2023

    Hi again Ritchie
    I have recently come across the stunning work of photographer, Emil Gataullin. I don’t know if you heard of him but you should check out his work. He used to shoot a Leica M7 for B&W work but now shoots with a Leica M10 and Leica Q cameras. I love the color that he gets in his work and I was wondering if you know of a recipe or simulation that can give a similar color grade as that Leica. I’ve checked out the MGA Leica Like recipe but was wondering if you knew of another approach. Thank you for all that you are doing. Really great work and a help to so many photographers.

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  8. Aleksandr · August 2, 2023

    X-S20 has a X-Trans IV, not V sensor!

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    • Ritchie Roesch · August 4, 2023

      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.

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  9. Joshua · August 4, 2023

    Hey Ritchie, do you have a recommended simulation for shooting photos of people at night using flash (since I have a X-T30 ii)

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  10. Walter · August 16, 2023

    Hi Ritchie, I wonder if you have an Idea as to which B&W recipe is the closest to the actual film it represents. There are a few that look really good but I would like to try one that is closest to the real film and I trust your judgement. Thank you for all of your work.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · August 16, 2023

      That’s a tough question because one film—even (especially?) a B&W emulsion—can produce many different looks depending on a whole host of factors. So while one Film Simulation Recipe might be a close match to one person’s experience with a certain film, it might not be a close match to another’s. With that said, Kodak Tri-X 400 can be really close, as can Kodak T-Max P3200 (especially with the film shot and developed for ISO 800 and not pushed to 3200). I’d look at those two.

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      • Walter · August 16, 2023

        Excellent. Thanks for the quick response. I totally get that coming from my past film experience.

  11. Kieran · August 22, 2023

    Hi, I like a lot of the film simulations for the X-Trans2 however my x100s doesn’t have the classic chrome. Is there a way to still achieve this without the classic chrome? Thanks.

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  12. Walter · October 2, 2023

    Hey Ritchie, do you have any plans to make a recipe simulating Kodak Ektacolor Pro 160 for the X-Trans V sensors?

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    • Ritchie Roesch · October 2, 2023

      I didn’t have that on the list. Very interesting idea. I wasn’t real familiar with Ektacolor Pro 160, so I researched it a bit. Basically, it was a short-lived precursor to Kodak Portra 160 (and successor to Vericolor III VPS), and wasn’t sold in North America. From what I’ve found, there are a lot of similarities between Kodak Ektacolor Pro 160 and Kodak Portra 160NC, and the Portra version may have only been tweaked slightly. There was also an Ektacolor Pro Gold 160, which was similar to Portra 160VC, but warmer. Ektacolor Pro 100T was renamed Portra 100T, and was the exact same emulsion. So Ektacolor Pro was very similar to the first iteration of Portra 160.

      These Recipes aren’t quite right, but worth a look:
      https://fujixweekly.com/2022/10/13/four-fujifilm-x-trans-iv-film-simulation-recipes-kodaneg-vc-nc/

      I appreciate the input!

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      • Walter · October 3, 2023

        Ritchie, thank you for that great info. I did find a Kodak Ektacolor Pro 160 recipe by Piotr Skrzypek on his site. I’ll try that as well as the ones you suggest. His recipe is made for an X-Trans IV sensor so I wonder if you have any idea as to whether it would be different on an X-Trans V sensor and/or how to make any compensation if needed. Thank you again for looking into this.

      • Ritchie Roesch · October 4, 2023

        I’m not familiar with his recipe, but this might help:

        https://fujixweekly.com/2022/11/25/ive-got-the-fujifilm-x-trans-v-blues/

  13. Walter · November 7, 2023

    Hello again Ritchie
    Any chance of a Kodak Plus-X Pan film recipe for either X Trans IV or V?

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    • Ritchie Roesch · November 7, 2023

      That’s a great idea, thanks for suggesting!

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  14. Walter · November 11, 2023

    Hey Ritchie,
    OK, this is going to sound very amateurish but I’m blank on this. If I have all 7 custom settings set up for a custom recipe how do I shoot without one of those setting and, say, just shoot Astia or Acros with no changes and still keep the custom recipes?… no laughing allowed.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · November 13, 2023

      So the factory default film sims are just everything set to 0, Off or Auto. So you can go through the IQ Menu and set everything to that (0, Off, or Auto), or you can dedicate one of the C1-C7 to be that. If you decide on using one of the Custom Presets slots, there is an option to Reset it (or “Erase” it, depending on the model), and it can be done quickly and easily. Then, just change the film sim to whichever one you want it to be.

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  15. Walter · November 17, 2023

    Ritchie,
    I recently saw a film clip from the 1950’s, probably 8mm film color film or maybe 16mm. Very high contrast and high saturation. Any idea as to how I can get that look or even close to it. I thought it was interesting. Thank you.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · November 17, 2023

      Is there any way that you can share it with me?

      I was looking on YouTube at some 1950’s 8mm film, and they certainly had some similarities to the Kodachrome II, Vintage Kodachrome, and Kodacolor Recipes (depending on the exact video). Definitely some contrast, but none were high saturation. Makes me think that the film you saw wasn’t a Kodak product, or if it was I’m not sure which one. So if you have more information, please feel free to share it, I’d love to know. Much appreciated!

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  16. That tea lady · November 20, 2023

    Hi,
    I don’t know if you will read this but I just bought a Fujifilm X-S10 kit with a XC 15-45mm f/3,5-5,6 OIS PZ lens that will arrive tomorrow.

    I wanted to start photography for years because I genuinely enjoyed it but didn’t like how it turned on my phone. I also bought real disposable film cameras but it’s expensive on the long run. With my work I was introduced to real cameras and lightroom and I had been obsessed since. I was already taking pictures of atmospheres or things I noticed that day like a diary.

    My friends did a very good job providing me with advice when it came to choosing gear and I had to tell them that sadly I hadn’t listened to them.

    It might prove later to be a mistake, but I follow artists that use fujifilm (with better gear) and that brand was always my first choice when it came to films.
    I was told it was useless because of lightroom, and I know it’s right, but I really liked the fact I they could imitate film and the vibe, since the beginning.

    I wanted to say thank you, I subscribed to your app and it really helped me to grasp what I will be able to experience with the settings and differents films.
    The ressources here are so diverse, I don’t even have the thing in my hands and yet I wanted to read so much things, and this page was everything I was looking for. It’s also interesting to learn about all the other products. It’s really awesome you took the time for the website and app!

    Best wishes

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  17. Walter · January 10, 2024

    Hi Ritchie
    Happy New Year to you.
    Another question for you. I know it’s probably not available but recently looked at the work of Sarah Moon. I know she used different cameras at different times and mostly shot polaroid film. Some of her color work wasn’t done with polaroid but has a soft color and grainy as hell. I’m not sure if there is a recipe for her look but can you suggest a starting point that could eventually give that look with some post processing work. A good starting point would help. Thank you for any suggestions.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · January 10, 2024

      I don’t know how possible it might be. Probably Pro Neg Std or Eterna as a starting point. Maybe use a double-exposure technique where the second image is of something “blank” (maybe out of focus card stock)? That would give it a softer, faded look. Utilize high-ISO to make it grainer. If you have some specific pictures you want to mimic the aesthetic of, I might be able to offer a little more advice.

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  18. Dimitar Ivanov · January 15, 2024

    Hi, I’ve used two different white balances and movie simulations on two xt3 cameras in the same environment for my video. Is there any instant fix/recipe on Davinci, which can magically apply white balance/simulation between the clips.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · January 15, 2024

      I have no idea. I have never used Davinci, only Final Cut Pro. Within FCP, there is a setting to match the colors of clips, but it is only mediocre at doing so. I imagine that Divinci must have something similar, and hopefully it works better than FCP at this. Sorry that I’m not more helpful.

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  19. Mark Harbin · March 29, 2024

    Good morning. What are the best film recipes for cloudy days outside? And what recipes are perfect for indoor natural and tungsten light bulb lights?

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  20. Mark Harbin · March 29, 2024

    Good morning. What are the best film recipes for cloudy days outside? And what recipes are perfect for indoor natural and tungsten light bulb lights?
    I have a fujifilm GFX 50s ii camera.

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  21. M · May 13, 2024

    Hey, thank you for your filters!
    I have a question, when I do all the “Effects” you had written on your recipe do I get the result after I take the picture or when I look through my lens?

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    • Ritchie Roesch · May 18, 2024

      Yes to both; however, the camera can be set to where you don’t see the results when you look through it before capture. I don’t recommend setting it up that way, but you could if you wanted it to. Otherwise, yes, you’ll see it both before and after capture.

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  22. Walter · June 27, 2024

    Hey Ritchie
    I may be way off base here but I’m wondeingr if changing the grain in the Tri-X recipe to weak/small or maybe even no grain, would that still be considered a Tri-x recipe… I would like a fine grain with that Tri-X look. Thank you for all you do here.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · July 1, 2024

      Hmmm, the size of the grain of Tri-X film is largely dependent on the format of the film, such as 35mm, 120, 4×5. The larger the format, the finer the grain will seem (the grain itself isn’t any finer, but relative to the objects in the frame it appears finer). So using a finer grain might be simulating using a larger format (120, for example). I hope that makes sense and is helpful.

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  23. Michael · August 13, 2024

    Hi Ritchie.

    I recently bought my first Fujifilm camera and I love it. I stumbled upon your app and subscribed instantly since I’m deep down in the rabbit hole of trying out recipes now. However, I have been looking for a recepie and trying to make one that emulates the style of late portrait photographer Peter Lindbergh but I can’t really nail it. I know that he mostly used Kodak Tri-X and X-Pan but it feels like there’s a slight tint to it and possibly a bit muted. Do you have any suggestions on how to achieve that look?

    Kr
    Micke

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    • Ritchie Roesch · August 27, 2024

      I appreciate your kindness and support!

      I’m not familiar with Peter Lindbergh, but I did Google him. An important note about his photographs (and many others, too) is that the negative wasn’t the end—the print was the finished photo. He likely did tone his prints… some of them look like platinum paper to me. You can use the Monochromatic Color (B&W Toning) option to add some color. I’m not sure what Recipe is closest, but try the B&W Superia Recipe and see if you like the results.

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      • insightfulsecretlyb7c8f7cc3d · August 28, 2024

        Thanks for the reply. I’ll check that out. Much appreciated🙏🏼

  24. Walter · September 9, 2024

    Hey Ritchie
    I am hoping you can help me given your extensive knowledge and creative reach with other photographers. I am trying to find out who the German photographer is that creates some very warm toned, brown recipes. I actually had a few of them but I must have deleted them. I cannot remember his name and can’t find him on the internet either… Does this ring a bell or call to mind who I may be referring to. Thank you for any help with this. His name just escapes me now.

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  25. Walter · December 30

    Hey again Ritchie
    I wonder if you have a recommendation of a film simulation or recipe that would be used for commercial still life photography. Not so much for jewelry but more for things like sculpture or dinnerware using both a white or light background and a dark moody background. I know this is asking a lot but maybe you have an idea other than the Provia simulation I’ve been using on an X-T4 and X-T5. If you don’t have an idea that’s ok too. Just thought I’d ask. I’m not liking the look of the Portra recipes for this type of work. Too flat looking although it does reveal detail. I hope you have a great New Year.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · December 31

      A lot depends on the exact light situation, and the desired aesthetic. I would look at a few different Recipes: Fujicolor NPS 160 Pulled, Reggie’s Portra, Fujicolor Super HG v2, Kodachrome II v2, Fujicolor Blue. A lot of other Recipes could potentially work, but it depends on the light, subject, and desired look.

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      • Walter · December 31

        Thank you for your response. I thought that might be the case but wanted to check what you thought. I will give these recipes a try.

  26. Miriam · February 11

    Hi 🙂 love all your recipes for transV censor! A lot of work to understand fuji.. coming from Nikon.

    Can i use the recipes in auto mode? Or do i have to use shutter mode? Don’t understand it… i‘m a little confused @.@

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    • Ritchie Roesch · February 11

      I think if you are in full auto mode, at least on the cameras with an Auto switch/mode (for example: X-T30 II and X-S20) the camera will auto choose the film simulation, which means that the Recipes won’t work in that configuration. If you simply move the exposure triangle settings to Auto (“A”), then yes, you can use the Recipes. I hope this clarifies it. Which camera do you have?

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  27. Waltr · February 21

    Hello again
    I have a crazy question for you which is certainly a question of opinion but maybe you have an answer.
    I was listening to some Japanese music and as a former musician, turned photographer, I’ve always connected the two. Music and color. It made me think, what film simulation would be closest to Japanese culture in general. Music always conjures up images and colors to me but I was wondering if you or another reader had an idea as to what simulation would render a Japanese cultural feel?

    I know that is a stretch but curious to know if you had any ideas on the subject. Thank you for any help.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · February 24

      I think the Classic Negative film simulation is the one to look at. With that said, I’ve never been to Japan, so I’m looking at it from way on the outside.

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      • Walter · February 24

        Thank you. I’ve never been there either but would love the opportunity. I’ll try this out with some things I’ve been thinking about.
        I appreciate you taking the time for this.

      • Ritchie Roesch · February 24

        I would love the opportunity, as well. Fingers crossed that someday it will happen.

  28. Olly · April 11

    Can these recipes be used for video? I watched a YouTube vid and apparently you can take the stock emulation but i don’t know if applying custom settings for the recipes will work for video. Maybe it has been asked before, sorry!

    I am new to video shooting.

    Thanks.

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  29. Walter · June 9

    Hello Ritchie.. Looking forward to finally meeting you at the Bild Expo coming up.

    This is something I should know or maybe I do know but…if I were to create a recipe for all 7 of my custom settings in my X-T4 and store them there, and then want to go out and just shoot with the given Provia or Astia or any of the simulations that come with the camera how do I do that if all 7 settings are taken by custom recipes. Like I said, I should really know this…thank you for any help.

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    • Ritchie Roesch · June 14

      Awesome! Can’t wait!

      On the X-T4, you’d need to set (or Reset) one of the slots so that everything is set to 0, Off, or Auto.

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  30. Maria · July 2

    Hi Ritchie! I love this website! Just got an XT-4 and the info here has been so helpful. I have a question if I may: I am looking to find a recipe that is similar to what was posted on this Reddit thread… would you have something like this in your recipe box? My main inspiration is Rory Gardiner.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/archviz/comments/1euk3zb/help_looking_for_some_tips_on_postproduction/

    Many thanks!

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  31. Walter · July 2

    Hey Ritchie
    It was a pleasure to meet you at the Bild Expo recently and I appreciate you answering my questions. I would like to simulate a look of a video I found online and I have a screen capture of an image from it. How can I send that to you for any info and help you may have in getting that look using recipes?

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  32. creatorwinged5ac762507a · 15 Days Ago

    Hi ritchie,
    I am so impressed with your work and creativity and your dedictaion to it. I would like to ask you that i am looking to buy mu first camera…which is going to be a fujifilm bcz of it”s simulations, as mu budget is tight and camera like x100F is too expensive for me,its 500 usd(these are my savings as i am a high school student) so i am looking at x70,x100T and xf10…could you give me your opinion that which one would get me the best images straight out of camera. I plan to use it for family photos, events and trip,even for everyday photography. I would really appreciate your opinion
    Regards
    Wania

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    • Ritchie Roesch · 14 Days Ago

      Of those three, I would choose the X100T. However, I would look at the X-T20 or X-E3 as a potentially better alternative. Interestingly, Omar Gonzalez (a popular YouTuber) uses an X-T20 even in 2025. Considering that he has access to much higher-end gear, that says a lot. I hope this helps!

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