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Reala Ace — Fujifilm X-T5 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on September 15 by Ritchie Roesch

*Luxury Among Palms* – Laguna Hills, CA – Fujifilm X-T5 – Reala Ace Recipe

Fujifilm introduced a new film simulation with the GFX100 II called Reala Ace. Fujifilm says that it “combines faithful reproduction with hard tonality,” showing it with a little higher vibrancy than Classic Negative paired with a tonality more similar to Provia. Some have described it as being true-to-life. Photographs that I have found captured with the new film simulation have a Classic Negative look, but with an increase in color, a reduction in contrast, and significantly more blue. I think this new film sim could have been called Classic Negative v2, but Fujifilm named it Reala Ace instead.

Fujicolor Reala 100 was Fujifilm’s first Superia film, even though initially it did not have Superia in the name. Superia films shared Fuji’s “4th layer technology” and Reala was the first to have it, but Reala was marketed towards “pro” photographers while Superia was marketed towards “consumer” photographers. Eventually, though, Fujifilm added Superia to Reala’s name. There were several different versions of Reala manufactured, including a high-ISO Tungsten one made for motion pictures, but Reala 100 was the most popular. Reala was very similar to Superia, but Superia was intended for “general purpose” photography while Reala was intended for portrait and wedding photography. Colors are rendered a little differently between the two films, especially blue, which is deeper and more saturated on Reala, despite Reala being overall slightly less saturated than Superia 100. Fujifilm discontinued Reala in 2013. I have a Film Simulation Recipe that replicates Fujicolor Reala 100, which uses Classic Negative as the base, since Classic Negative is closely modeled after Superia film.

On occasion, Fujifilm named certain film stocks differently in Japan than the rest of the world, and there were several film stocks made available only in Japan. Fujicolor Reala Ace 100 was a color negative film sold only in Japan. Some speculated that it was the exact same thing as Fujicolor Superia Reala 100 just sold under a slightly different name, while others said that Fujicolor Reala Ace 100 was a unique film similar to the Reala sold worldwide except fine-tuned for Japanese skin tones. There doesn’t seem to be any consensus on which is correct, but I’d bet that the latter is true. It was said for decades that Fujifilm kept their best emulsions in Japan. For whatever reason, Fujifilm went with the name Reala Ace for their new film simulation, and not simply Reala. Not all film sims are accurate reproductions of the emulsions that they’re named after, but Reala Ace seems to have the right vibe for replicating actual Reala film.

*Red Cliffs* – Sedona, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Reala Ace Recipe

I have never used the new Reala Ace film simulation. There aren’t a lot of examples of it, but there are some; however, it’s impossible to know if those images are straight-out-of-camera factory-default Reala Ace JPEGs, or if the photographer adjusted some parameters or post-edited the pictures in some way. Trying to emulate new film simulations when there’s not a lot known about it is tricky, and the results are often wrong. For example, my attempt at Classic Negative was way off, and I stated that it would likely be—I was hesitant to publish it for that reason. Nostalgic Negative was a near identical story, and I stated, “…this Recipe will likely turn out to be an inaccurate facsimile to the real Nostalgic Negative film simulation.” I was right about that. This time, though, is different, as I am confident that this Reala Ace film simulation is a close approximation of the real thing. It might not be perfect, but it is definitely in the ballpark. I bet that it is a 95% match—if not closer—but it’s impossible to know for certain until more samples come out, and (even better) it trickles out to other models and I have a chance to try it myself. It’s definitely close enough that I feel quite good calling it Reala Ace.

Fujifilm said of the new film sim, “As an approach to rich gradation expression, the new sensor for the GFX100 II is the best fit for it. Without this sensor, we are not able to realize the Reala film simulation in it.” They talked about silver halide and signal-to-noise ratios and stuff. You might think this means that Reala Ace won’t make its way to the X-series; however, Fujifilm said something very similar about Nostalgic Neg., yet it is now available for X-Trans V generation models, including the X-S20, which has an X-Trans IV sensor. I think this is just Fujifilm’s way of saying that it’s not coming to X-Trans right away. I, of course, believe that this is a big mistake, because the majority of GFX users don’t use Film Simulation Recipes and won’t really care about this new film sim, while a whole lot of X-series owners do use Recipes and do care a lot about new film simulations. Fujifilm is letting what could be a big promotional opportunity just slip through their fingers, which is exactly what they did with Nostalgic Negative. I hope someday they learn this lesson, and stop making the same mistake over and over. Fujifilm: seriously, and I cannot state this any louder or more clearly, you need to introduce new film simulations with significant X-Trans releases, and not GFX. We can all see through the bogus it-has-to-be-100mp excuse, because I did in three days (and with much more limited resources) what you said wasn’t possible, and made Reala Ace available to all those with X-Trans V cameras. Please don’t hate me for rectifying your mistake, as this Recipe will likely influence more people to buy an X-series camera than Reala Ace will cause people to buy the GXF100 II. For those looking for an excuse to upgrade to an X-Trans V model, this Reala Ace Film Simulation Recipe might just be it for you, because it is that good.

*Dodge Van Steering Wheel* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5 – Reala Ace Recipe

I love this new Reala Ace Film Simulation Recipe, and for me it’s an instant favorite! It is kind of like a cross between the Fujicolor Reala 100 and Fujicolor NPS 160 Pulled Recipes—you could consider it a “v2” of either of those two, although it has a much stronger Reala vibe than NPS 160. The Recipe is soft yet colorful, highly versatile, and has a clear analog-like aesthetic. It’s just as Fujifilm put it: suitable for all subjects and situations. If you have a fifth-generation X-Trans camera, which (as of this writing) are the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, and X-S20 (yes, the X-S20!), I invite you to try this Reala Ace Recipe today! If you have a fourth-generation X-Trans camera with Classic Negative and half-point Highlight/Shadow adjustments, which are the X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II, you can also use this Recipe, but know that blues will be render slightly less deeply (try it anyway). For the X-Pro3 and X100V, consider Highlight set to -1 in low contrast situations and -2 in high contrast situations.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Strong
White Balance: Auto, -1 Red & +1 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -1.5
Shadow: -2
Color: +2
Sharpness: 0
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -2
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Reala Ace Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:

*Amaricana Equestrian* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Bougainvillea Blooms & Blue Sky* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Sunlit Bougainvillea Blossom* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Twin Trumpets* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Little Vibrant Blooms* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Fish Out of Water* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Fake Fern* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Potted Palm* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Morning Johanna* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Flowing Fountain* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*China in America* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Hill Houses* – Laguna Hills, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Setting Sun over the Pacific Ocean* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Young Surfer* – Laguna Hills, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Golden Ocean* – Laguna Hills, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Jon on the Gold Coast* – Laguna Hills, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Rainbow & Palms* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Hazy Paifang* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Evening Hoop* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Evening Palms & Clouds* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Rays from Behind a Big Cloud* – Surprise, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Clouds & Coaster* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Cup Ride* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Happily Anticipating the Thrill Ride* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Bumper Cars* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Blacksmith Working* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Faux Tree Branch* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Three Bathtub Ducks* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Red Comb* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Dog Resting in the Shade* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Paseo Avila* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Illuminated Dilapidation* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Permanently Opened Door* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Hole in the Wall* – Litchfield, Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Sonoran Saguaro* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Cholla Cactus* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Unlit Headlamp* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Tattoo & Turkish Pizza* – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Thunderbird Tire* – Surprise, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Thunderbird Taillight* – Surprise, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Inside Dodge Travel Van* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Summer Season in the Suburbs* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

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Fujicolor Reala 100 — Fujifilm X-T5 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on September 6 by Ritchie Roesch

*Houses on the Hill* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5 – Fujicolor Reala 100 Recipe

Since the next Fujifilm film simulation will be called Reala, I thought it would be a good time to update the X-Trans IV Fujicolor Reala 100 Film Simulation Recipe for X-Trans V cameras. Since blue is rendered more deeply on some film sims on X-Trans V models, a small tweak to Color Chrome FX Blue is needed in order to make it compatible, but otherwise the Recipe is unchanged.

I don’t believe that the new film simulation will be an accurate replication of Reala film, since Classic Negative is so close already; instead, I think Fujifilm is simply going to use the brand name for a film sim that has a neutral and natural rendering (true-to-life or real-like, yet leaning towards soft tonality and muted colors). I don’t know for certain what the new Reala film simulation will look like, this is only a guess based on something Fujifilm said a few weeks ago. We’ll know for sure next week. But I do know that if you want a Reala aesthetic from your Fujifilm X-Trans V camera, this Recipe will produce that!

Fujicolor Reala 100 was Fujifilm’s first Superia film, even though initially it did not have Superia in the name. Superia films shared Fuji’s “4th layer technology” and Reala was the first to have it, but Reala was marketed towards “pro” photographers while Superia was marketed towards “consumer” photographers. Eventually Fujifilm added Superia to Reala’s name. There were several different versions of Reala manufactured, including a high-ISO Tungsten one made for motion pictures, but Reala 100 was the most popular. Reala was very similar to Superia, but Superia was intended for “general purpose” photography while Reala was intended for portrait and wedding photography. Colors are rendered a little differently between the two films, especially blue, which is deeper and more saturated on Reala, despite Reala being overall slightly less saturated than Superia 100. Fujifilm discontinued Reala in 2013.

*China in California* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5 – Fujicolor Reala 100 Recipe

If you have a fifth-generation Fujifilm X camera, which (as of this writing) are the X-H2, X-H2S, X-T5, and X-S20, I invite you to try this Fujicolor Reala 100 Film Simulation Recipe. If you have a Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, or X-T30 II, use the X-Trans IV version instead. If you have a newer GFX model, I’m not certain which of the two versions will be most accurate on your camera, so maybe try both and see which you like better.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: Daylight, 0 Red & 0 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -1
Shadow: -1
Color: 0
Sharpness: -2
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -3
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Fujicolor Reala 100 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:

*Luxurious Living* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Mission Inn* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Pawlished Fountain* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Fishing by Hand* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Urban Structure Abstract* – Riverside, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*I Spy with my Little Eye* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Market Building* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Suburban Shrub* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Dodge Van* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Dodge Steering Wheel* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Blacksmith* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Cowboy* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Wagon Wheel & Cacti* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Sun Fountain* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Strength over Thrill* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Tied up in Knotts* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Flight* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Rainbows & Palms* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Treasure Island Beach* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Eek!* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Pacific Surf Rider* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Leaving the Water* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Happiness* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Golden Glow* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Setting Sun* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Night Light* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Amanda using RitchieCam* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Waving* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Night Truck Driver* – Buena Park, CA. -Fujifilm X-T5

*Don’t Text & Drive* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

*Empty Road* – Buena Park, CA – Fujifilm X-T5

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Magenta Negative — Fujifilm X-E4 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on August 21 by Ritchie Roesch

*Flag & Dome* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4 – Magenta Negative

This Magenta Negative Film Simulation Recipe is intended to mimic the use of a Magenta Color Correction Filter, such as the Tiffen CC30M, which reduces the intensity of green, and is used to combat green color casts. Back in the film days, using Color Correction Filters was common, but it is much less so now, since you can dial in very precise white balance adjustments for whatever the light is; however, you can still use these filters if you want to. Instead of using a magenta filter, you can simply shoot with this Film Simulation Recipe.

Because this recipe uses Classic Negative, it has a generic Fujicolor Superia aesthetic; however, it is not meant to precisely mimic any specific Superia emulsion. The inspiration actually came from a YouTube video by Cammackey, entitled Fujifilm X100V Recipes / Old Film Tricks. A couple of Fuji X Weekly readers requested a Recipe similar to his, but without the need for extra gear. While Magenta Negative is a little different than his, it is intended to produce similar results, just without the need of a Color Correction Filter, which his Recipe requires. I want be sure that credit is given where it is due: Cammackey was the original influence for Magenta Negative.

*Abandoned Porch Seats* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4 – Magenta Negative

This Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras. For X-Trans V, simply set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak instead of Strong. Magenta Negative was published in June of 2022 as a Fuji X Weekly App Patron Early-Access Recipe, but it’s been replaced by a different Early-Access Recipe, so now it’s available to everyone!

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -2
Shadow: -1
Color: 0
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: -2
Clarity: -4
Grain Effect: Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong
White Balance: 5100K, +4 Red & +2 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Magenta Negative Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-E4:

*Overcast Bougainvillea* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Wet Red Rose* – Ridgedale, MO – Fujifilm X-E4

*Flowers by a Rock Wall* – Ridgedale, MO – Fujifilm X-E4

*Birdcage Wall* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Waterfall in the Ozarks* – Ridgedale, MO – Fujifilm X-E4

*Staircase Waterfall* – Ridgedale, MO – Fujifilm X-E4

*Unexpected Canyon* – Ridgedale, MO – Fujifilm X-E4

*Chapel & Cannon* – Ridgedale, MO – Fujifilm X-E4

*Pine Above Rooftop* – Ridgedale, MO – Fujifilm X-E4

*Magnolia Flag* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

*Ozark* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

*Little Cloud* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

*Plaza* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

*Window View* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

*Spiderweb on a Window* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

*Tree Prism* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

*Ford & Tree Shadows* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

*Steampunk Art* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

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Fujicolor Super HG v2 — Fujifilm X-T5 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on July 20 by Ritchie Roesch

*Boat Shack at Sunset* – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Fujicolor Super HG v2

Fujifilm introduced the Super HG line in 1986, with ISO versions between 100 and 1600. It saw several iterations and improvements before Fujifilm replaced it with the Superia line is 1998. This Fujicolor Super HG v2 recipe produces results similar to Super HG 100 or Super HG 200 film. One film can have many different looks depending on how it was shot, developed, and printed or scanned, so this Recipe won’t match every image from the emulsion, but it is definitely in the general ballpark of the film.

This isn’t a new Recipe, but rather a slight modification of an X-Trans IV Recipe for use on X-Trans V cameras. The X-Trans IV version of Fujicolor Super HG v2 was a collaboration between myself and Thomas Schwab, but he did most of the work on it, and I only contributed a little. Because X-Trans V renders blue more deeply on some film simulations, a tweak to Color Chrome FX Blue—selecting Weak instead of Strong—was necessary for my Fujifilm X-T5.

*Bridge to Nowhere* – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Fujicolor Super HG v2

Because this Recipe uses the Auto White Priority white balance, it is extremely versatile. It would be like having a whole case full of various color correction filters for your film back in the day, except now you don’t need to carry around a bunch of filters. Use this Recipe anytime of the day or night! As of this writing, this version of Fujicolor Super HG v2 is compatible with the Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-H2s, and X-S20 cameras. The X-Trans IV version is compatible with the X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II models. If you have a newer GFX model, you can try this or the original iteration—I’m not certain which is most appropriate, so maybe try both and see which one you like better.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Grain Effect: Weak, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Weak
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: Auto White Priority, -3 Red & -1 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -1
Shadow: +1
Color: +2
Sharpness: 0
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: +2
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +2/3 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Fujicolor Super HG v2 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:

*Bougainvillea Arm* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Bored Boy Tossing Football* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Water Angels* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Sidewalk* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Resting Cat* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Stone Fencepost* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Empty Adirondack* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Sunset over Black Ridge* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Birds not of a Feather* – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Double-Double* – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Corner of 6th* – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

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Fujicolor Superia 100 — Fujifilm X-T5 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on July 11 by Ritchie Roesch

*Small Windmill* – Avondale, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Fujicolor Superia 100

Fujicolor Superia 100 was a daylight-balanced color negative film produced by Fujifilm between 1998 and 2009. It replaced Fujicolor Super G Plus 100, which, honestly, didn’t look all that much different. Superia 100 had improved grain, sharpness, and more accurate color under florescent light; under normal conditions, and without a very close inspection, the two films looked nearly identical. Superia 100 was a “consumer” film that was widely found in drug and convenient stores. It was regularly used for family snapshots, but was also popular among photojournalists, as well as portrait and wedding photographers. Superia 100 was marketed as a “general use” low-ISO color film. Like the film, this Fujicolor Superia 100 Film Simulation Recipe could serve as a general-use option.

This isn’t a new Recipe, but an adaption of the X-Trans IV version of Fujicolor Superia 100 for use on X-Trans V cameras. Because X-Trans V renders blue more deeply on Classic Negative (and some other film sims), a slight tweak is needed for my X-T5; specifically, Color Chrome FX Blue should be set to Off instead of Weak. That’s the only difference between the X-Trans IV and V versions of Fujicolor Superia 100.

*Purple Patina* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Fujicolor Superia 100

This Film Simulation Recipe has fairly low contrast—but not too low—and produces very nice colors. It has a nostalgic quality to it, since the film that it’s based on was widely used for family snapshots in the 1990’s and 2000’s. You can use it for portraits or street photography or landscapes—really, it’s good for most situations. Like the film, in indoor artificial light it will render especially warm, which you might or might not appreciate. This Recipe is compatible with X-Trans V cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-H2s, and X-S20. For newer GFX models, you can use either version, but I’m sure it will look slightly different than an the X series.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Off
White Balance: Daylight, 0 Red & -1 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR-Auto
Highlight: -1
Shadow: -2
Color: +1
Sharpness: -2
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -2
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Fujicolor Superia 100 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:

*Red Bike* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Taillight* – Avondale, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Jon with a Camera* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Water & Light* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Spiderweb Leaves* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Greens of Summer* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Birdcage Light* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Americana Girl* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Backlit Girl in the Garden* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Bougainvillea Blooms of Summer* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Blooms Above Blocks* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Tiny Purple Backyard Blossoms* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Flowerpot* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Love Lost* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Concentration* – Avondale, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Hanging Lamps* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Yellow Coffee* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

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Superia Xtra 400 — Fujifilm X-T5 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Red & Green Bush* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – “Superia Xtra 400”

This is a simple update to the Superia Xtra 400 Film Simulation Recipe, which was originally made for X-Trans IV cameras. I discovered that a slight tweak is needed for X-Trans V models, because the new sensor renders blues just a little deeper on some film simulations, including Classic Negative. For this recipe, simply setting Color Chrome FX Blue from Strong to Weak makes it compatible with (as of this writing) the Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, and X-H2S.

Thomas Schwab created the Superia Xtra 400 recipe by capturing a roll of actual Superia Xtra 400 film while also capturing identical exposures with his Fujifilm cameras, then, using X RAW Studio, he worked on the settings until he found a match. As you can imagine, he put a lot of time and effort into creating it! He shared with me some of his side-by-side pictures—comparing the film with his recipe—and it was tough to figure out which was which—they looked so close! Also, just recently another photographer shot a roll of Superia Xtra 400 film and used the Superia Xtra 400 recipe on his Fujifilm camera, and he shared with me the similar results he got between the two. Amazing! Of course, with film, so much depends on how it’s shot, developed, and scanned or printed, and the aesthetic of one emulsion can vary significantly.

*Lemon Bowl* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – “Superia Xtra 400”

Fujifilm introduced Superia Xtra 400, a consumer-grade color negative film, in 1998, replacing Super G Plus 400. This film has been updated a couple of times, first in 2003 and again in 2006. It’s been widely used, thanks to its low cost and versatility. I’ve shot several rolls of this film over the years. This recipe is for Fujifilm X-Trans V cameras. Those with newer GFX models can use it, too, although it will likely render slightly differently.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Grain Effect: Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Off
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: Auto, +3 Red & -5 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: 0
Shadow: -1
Color: +4
Sharpness: -1
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -2
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Superia Xtra 400” Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:

*Forwards or Backwards* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Standing Tall* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Hiding Saguaro* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Don’t Touch* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Neighborhood Fog* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Dark Desert* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Misty Desert* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Clearing Clouds & Desert Mountain* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Ground Fall* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Wet Blossom* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Wet Rosebud* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Early Morning Lamp* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Night Blossoms* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Western Boots* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

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Pacific Blues — Fujifilm X-T5 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Up or Down* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – “Pacific Blues”

I published the Pacific Blues Film Simulation Recipe just four months ago, and it has already become one of the most popular on Fuji X Weekly. The aesthetic is intended to emulate Lucy Laucht‘s Spirit of Summer series, particularly the Positano Blues photographs. While it is intended for a summer day at the beach, the recipe works great for many different subjects and situations. Foggy mornings? Yes! Dreary overcast? Yep! Desert landscapes? Sure! Garden flowers? Autumn leaves? Dramatic portraits? Absolutely. And lots, lots more. I’ve even seen some really interesting night photographs with it. Try this recipe for many different light scenarios and different subjects—you’re bound to love it!

Pacific Blues was made for X-Trans IV cameras, and I discovered that a slight tweak is needed for X-Trans V models, because the new sensor renders blues just a little deeper on some film simulations. For X-Trans IV recipes that use Classic Negative, Classic Chrome, Eterna, or Eterna Bleach Bypass and calls for Color Chrome FX Blue Strong, you’ll need to adjust it to Weak on X-Trans V; if it calls for Color Chrome FX Blue Weak, you need to adjust it to Off. If it calls for Color Chrome FX Blue Off, well, you just have to know it will render differently on X-Trans V and there’s nothing you can do about it. For Pacific Blues, setting it to Weak instead of Strong makes it compatible with X-Trans V.

*Misty Saguaro* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – “Pacific Blues”

If you have an X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, or X-T30 II, you’ll want to use the original Pacific Blues Film Simulation Recipe. For those with an X-T3 or X-T30, unfortunately Fujifilm never gave your camera the Classic Negative film simulation, so you cannot use Pacific Blues. For those with GFX, if it’s an older model, I think the X-Trans IV version is likely most compatible, and for newer models, this version is likely most compatible; however, I have not tested either version on any GFX model to know for sure. If you have an X-H2, X-H2S, or X-T5 (or any other X-Trans V camera that is released after publication), this is the Pacific Blues recipe that you want to use.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Grain Effect: Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: 5800K, +1 Red & -3 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -2
Shadow: +3
Color: +4
Sharpness: -2
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -3
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +2/3 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Pacific Blues” Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:

*Minolta Garden* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Ground Leaves* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Wet Lightbulb* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Flower in the Rain* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Wet Red Rosebud* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Wet Red Bougainvillea* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Afternoon Bougainvillea* – Bcukeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Illuminated Branch* – Buckeye, AZ Fujifilm X-T5

*Spiderwebs* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Desert Cactus* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Misty Morning Desert* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Foggy Tree* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Autumn Walkway* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Lifting Clouds Over Veiled Ridge* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

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Fujifilm X-E4 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Chrome Slide

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Airstream* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Chrome Slide”

This Film Simulation Recipe is a bit of a mystery to me. I recently found it in my C1-C7 custom presets on my Fujifilm X-E4, simply named Exp. After shooting with it, I quickly remembered that I had created it back in July, and then for some unknown reason stopped using it. In the weeks and months that passed, I somehow completely forgot all about it. Here’s what I do know: while I was traveling over the summer, someone had asked me to create a certain look, which I believe was of a particular photographer and not a specific film stock (although I am not fully certain of that), and so I did, but now I have no idea who asked (because I get many requests) or who the photographer was that I was attempting to mimic. I’m not sure if I was close to successful or not, as I don’t really remember a whole lot of anything about it. I did find on an SD card the pictures that I had captured with the recipe over the summer. I began using it again just recently, and I really appreciate the results—I think many of you might, too. In fact, it could be a new favorite recipe for some of you!

While I don’t believe that this recipe was modeled after any specific film stock, it does remind me a little of Ektachrome. Over the years there have been around 40 different emulsions that Kodak has given the brand name Ektachrome to, not to mention that one film may have had numerous updates and revisions (Ektachorme E100, for example), so it can be tough to know exactly which “Ektachrome” this might most closely resemble. Maybe E100 or E200 or even Elite Chrome? I’m certain that it’s not an exact match to any, but to me it has a general Ektachrome “memory color” (as Fujifilm puts it). Since I’m not sure what it most closely resembles, I’m simply calling it Chrome Slide.

*Caution: Nature* – Tonto Natural Bridge SP, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Chrome Slide”

This Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras. I believe that it is also compatible with X-Trans V models, such as X-H2, X-H2S, and the upcoming X-T5. Those with newer GFX cameras should be able to use it, too, although it will render slightly differently. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with the X-T3 or X-T30.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: +1
Shadow: +1
Color: +4
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: 0
Clarity: +3
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong
White Balance: Daylight, -3 Red & +1 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Chrome Slide” Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E4:

*Patriotic Boat* – Morro Bay, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Surf Rider* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Elephant Seal Along Rocky Shore* – San Simeon, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Sport Bird* – Avila Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Sunset Storm* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Layers & Repeated Shapes* – Morro Bay, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Public Guitarist* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Billiards* – Redlands, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Ice House* – Avila Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Urban Bikes* – Pasadena, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Pine Layers* – Pine, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Small Flowers Near Tree* – Tonto Natural Bridge SP, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Hexagon Waterdrops* – Pine, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*October Oak* – Pine, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Singular Rose Bloom* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Water Falling Under The Bridge* – Tonto Natural Bridge SP, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Small Waterfall* – Tonto Natural Bridge SP, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

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Fujifilm X-E4 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: September Summer

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Peak of Sunlight* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “September Summer”

I get asked frequently to create Film Simulation Recipes that mimic various films, and occasionally the aesthetic of specific photographers. In the case of this recipe, someone wanted me to recreate the look of photographer Brian Chorski. While Brian’s images seem to have a cohesive style at first glance, upon closer inspection one can spot several subtle variations. After much research, I discovered that he primarily shoots film—both 35mm and medium-format—and he prefers Kodak emulsions, especially Portra 160, Portra 400, Portra 800, and Ektar 100. I believe that he uses a warming filter at least some of the time, perhaps most of the time. I think he tends to overexpose (a common color negative film technique), and (obviously) his scanning and post-editing play a role in the final outcome. Also, he shoots primarily in the warm summer months.

I believe that several already existing Film Simulation Recipes at times come close to Brian’s look (some more than others), including Kodak Portra 160, Kodak Portra 400 v2 (this one, too), Kodak Portra 400 Warm, Kodak Portra 800 v2, Kodak Ultramax 400, Kodak Max 800, Kodak Ektar 100, Vintage Vibes, Pacific Blues, Bright Summer, and Bright Kodak. I’m sure there are others, too. Still, some of Brian’s pictures don’t seem to match any of those recipes, so I came up with a new one. This recipe, which I’m calling September Summer, is intended to replicate the aesthetic of some of Brian Chorski’s photographs. It seems best suited for sunny conditions, producing warm images that will remind you of seemingly endless summer days (which are now waning).

*Chill Vibes* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “September Summer”

This “September Summer” Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras, but not the X-T3 and X-T30, unfortunately. I believe it is also fully compatible with the X-H2 and X-H2s, but I have not tried it to know for sure. Those with newer GFX cameras can use it, too, but it will render slightly different. I don’t think this is a recipe that most will use regularly, but I believe some of you will really appreciate it in the right conditions.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -1
Shadow: -1
Color: +1
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: 0
Clarity: -4
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Off
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak
White Balance: 5500K, +3 Red & -7 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “September Summer” Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E4:

*First Day of Fall* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Saguaro Among Trees* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Dead Agave* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Bougainvillea in the Light & Shadow* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Trumpets & Wall* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Empty Pot* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Summer Frog* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Intersection* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Little Leaves, Little Blooms* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Cluster of Bougainvillea* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Blossom, Hiding* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*September Blossom* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

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Fujifilm X-E4 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Vintage Analog

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Waterfront Homes* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Vintage Analog”

This Film Simulation Recipe was suggested to me by someone… and I’m sorry to say that I don’t remember who (if it was you, let me know in the comments!). This recipe is basically my Vintage Kodacolor recipe, but with a couple modifications: Classic Negative instead of Classic Chrome, plus Color Chrome FX Blue and Clarity. Sometimes when you use a different film simulation than what a recipe calls for, the results can be interesting. I programmed this recipe into my Fujifilm X-E4, noticed that it produced good results, and then I kind of forgot about it for awhile. I recently “rediscovered” it in my C1-C7, and used it for several days, enjoying the warm vintage-like images that this recipe produces.

Most of these pictures were captured through vintage glass, as I adapted some old lenses to my X-E4. The main one was a Helios 44-2, but a couple Asahi Takumars were used, too. Using old manual lenses is something that I enjoy doing, and this recipe pairs really well with them. I also used a 10% CineBloom filter on some of the pictures; diffusion filters help to take the “digital edge” off of images, and produce a more analog-esque aesthetic—I don’t use them all of the time, and I think subtlety is key.

*Arch Over Bell Tower* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Vintage Analog”

Because this “Vintage Analog” Film Simulation Recipe use Classic Negative, Color Chrome FX Blue, and Clarity, it is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras, but not the X-T3 or X-T30. Those with the X-H2s (and soon-to-be X-H2) can likely use it, too, but I haven’t tested it myself to know for sure. Why does this recipe use Color Chrome FX Blue and Clarity when the Vintage Kodacolor recipe that it is derived from doesn’t? I don’t know (and if I was told I don’t remember). But it looks good, so what can I say? I hope you enjoy it!

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: +2
Shadow: 0
Color: -4
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: -1
Clarity: -2
Grain Effect: Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Off
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak
White Balance: 9100K, -4 Red & +4 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Vintage Analog” Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E4:

*Red Rose of Summer* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Dock Post* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Duck Conversation* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Two Palm Sky* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Roof & Tiles* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Garden Bulb* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Summer Trumpets* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Approaching Storm Clouds* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Hoping to Catch* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Suburb Saguaro* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Dead Cactus Branch* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Hazy Desert* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Saguaro Storm* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

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Fujifilm X-E4 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Kodak Max 800

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Ice Cold Pepsi* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Kodak Max 800”

This Film Simulation Recipe is modeled after some prints I found in a box that I thought looked interesting. I didn’t initially know what film had been used, but after locating the negatives I discovered it was something called Kodak GT 800-3, and I had no idea what that was. After much sleuthing, I found out it was Kodak Max Zoom 800, also known as Max 800. The film was shot in 2006 (I believe by my wife), and it was the third and final iteration of the emulsion (this version was introduced in 2000). Max Zoom 800 was replaced in 2006 by the similar Max Versatility Plus 800 (which was around for five or six years before its discontinuation).

Kodak made Max 800 film for point-and-shoot and disposable cameras—specifically, they marketed it for point-and-shot cameras with a zoom lens, which exaggerated camera shake. It was a cheap high-ISO consumer color negative film intended for the novice. It had a large latitude for underexposure and (especially) overexposure, but color reproduction was a little different (some have said “bland” or “weird”) when compared to other Kodak films. Kodak intended the film to be printed on Ektacolor Edge paper, but my samples were printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper (which certainly affects the aesthetic)—this recipe is modeled after my samples.

*Winter Greenhouse* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Kodak Max 800”

This Kodak Max 800 recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras. Because it uses the Classic Negative film simulation and Clarity, it is not compatible with the X-T3 and X-T30, unfortunately. For those with the X-H2s, it’s my understanding that this recipe is completely compatible and renders near identically, but I have not tested it to know for certain. Those with newer GFX cameras can use it, too, although it will render a little differently.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -2
Shadow: +1
Color: -1
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: -2
Clarity: -4
Grain Effect: Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off
White Balance: 7300K, -5 Red & -2 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this “Kodak Max 800” Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-E4:

*Frozen Ponds at a Bird Refuge* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Winter Gate* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Open Gate* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Icy Marshland* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*What Remains of Summer* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Winter Water* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Frozen Marsh Pond* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Nature Trail* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Green Truck* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Santa’s Sled* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Neighborhood Path in Winter* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Trail Closed* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*No Shooting Past the Fence* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Pallets* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Inside Abandoned Shed* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Walking Tunnel* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Farm in the City* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Barnes & Noble Window* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Building Top in Last Light* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Buildings & Palms* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Backyard Garden Trumpets* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Illuminated Desert Shrub* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

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Fujifilm X100V (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Fujicolor Analog

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Cotton On* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V – “Fujicolor Analog”

I was asked to recreate the look of a certain photographer, and I noticed that a lot of their photographs had a Classic Negative aesthetic, so I thought it would be easy to mimic. It turns out that this person shoots a lot of film, including (but not limited to) Fujicolor C200 and various Superia emulsions, as well as digital (but not Fujifilm, as far as I can tell), using RNI and perhaps some other filters or presets. Nothing said what each picture had been captured with, so it became difficult to recreate. After a little frustration, I decided to select only pictures with a certain aesthetic to attempt to emulate—I believe they might have been captured on a Superia emulsion, but they might not have been—they might not even be film! I think I was able to create a pretty close facsimile to this person’s aesthetic… at least one of the many various (but still somewhat similar) looks that this photographer has.

One film can have many different looks, depending on how it was shot, developed, and printed or scanned. I do believe this “Fujicolor Analog” recipe mimics the aesthetic of a Fujifilm color negative film, but which exact film, and how handled, is uncertain. What is certain is that this is a very nice recipe that some of you will love! This Film Simulation Recipe was a Fuji X Weekly App Patron Early-Access Recipe; however, a different recipe has replaced it, and so now it’s available to everyone!

*Noble Fir* – Kaysville, UT – Fujifilm X100V

Because this recipe uses Classic Negative, Color Chrome FX Blue, and Clarity, it is only compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras (and likely the X-H2s, too, although I have not tested it). I believe those with newer GFX cameras can also use it, although it will likely render slightly different. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with the X-T3 and X-T30 or older cameras.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -1
Shadow: 0
Color: -3
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: 0
Clarity: -3
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong
White Balance: 6900K, -5 Red & +5 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this “Fujicolor Analog” Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X100V & Fujifilm X-E4 cameras:

*Main St Market* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Backlit Bougainvillea Flower* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Cloud Behind Trees* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Pine Trunk* – Kaysville, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Burly Ladder* – Kaysville, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Red Lights* – Kaysville, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Utah Reeds* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Pine in the Sky* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Withering Blooms* – Orem, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Peaks Above The Gap* – Orem, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Stop Spreading Germs* – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Pharmacy Lift* – Centerville, UT – Fujifilm X100V

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Fujifilm X-E4 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Pacific Blues

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Coastal Blooms* – San Simeon, CA – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Pacific Blues”

Sometimes—like “Arizona Analog“—Film Simulation Recipes come together quickly, and sometimes—like this recipe—they don’t. This particular recipe has been in the works for over a year! I’ve made several attempts, and I finally feel satisfied that it is right—or at least as “right” as I’m going to get it. But what is it?

I’ve had a few requests to mimic the aesthetic of Lucy Laucht‘s Spirit of Summer series, particularly the Positano Blues photographs. Lucy is most known for shooting with Leica cameras—both film and digital—but she also uses others, and I wasn’t sure what she employed for this project. Recently I discovered that Positano Blues was shot on film, but (as far as I’ve found) she doesn’t discuss which film. I did find a reference (not related to this specific project) that mentioned she has used Kodak Gold and Kodak Portra, and that she digitally edits the film scans to some degree. She mentions using VSCO with her digital images, and I wonder if she also utilizes it with her film, too. When I first saw the pictures in this series, I thought it had a Classic Negative vibe—a film simulation that emulates Fujicolor Superia film. Lucy’s pictures are warmer than Superia typically is, but so much depends on how a film is shot, developed, scanned, etc., on how exactly it looks, and she certainly could have used warming filter. No matter the film and process used by Lucy, there’s a certain “look” to the Positano Blues photographs that is recognizable and beautiful—no wonder why people want to emulate it!

*Coast Blue* – San Simeon, CA – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Pacific Blues”

While Lucy Laucht’s pictures have a recognizable aesthetic, there are subtle differences between the images. Once you study them closely, you realize that some are warmer and some are cooler. Colors are rendered slightly different in some pictures. In past attempts, I felt like I’d get it “right” for one picture but “wrong” for others; however, with this final attempt, I feel like it’s possible to get close to the “look” of most of the Positano Blues photos. I’m very satisfied with how this one turned out, and I know that many of you will appreciate it, too. Obviously it is intended for a summer day at the beach, but it will do well in many different daylight situations. This “Pacific Blues” Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras. I assume that it will also work on the X-H2s and newer GFX cameras, but I haven’t tried it to know for sure.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -2
Shadow: +3
Color: +4
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: -2
Clarity: -3
Grain Effect: Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong
White Balance: 5800K, +1 Red & -3 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +2/3 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Pacific Blues” Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E4:

*Pier Feet* – Avila Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Water Taxi* – Avila Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Harford Pier* – Avila Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Bird & Boats* – Avila Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Bird ‘Bout To Get Wet* – San Simeon, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Ocean Post* – San Simeon, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Pacific Plants* – San Simeon, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Rocks in the Water* – San Simeon, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Central California Coast* – San Simeon, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Grass in the Sand* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Beach Frisbee* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Sax at the Beach* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Lone Rider* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Two on the Wave* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

*Evening Wave* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4

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Fujifilm X-Trans IV Film Simulation Recipe: Low Key

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Cactus Spiderweb* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Low Key”

Fujifilm cameras have a feature in Advanced Filter Settings called “Low Key” that I recently discovered is based on the Provia film simulation, and can be mimicked. While this “Low Key” setting can produce nice-looking images, I felt that it could be better, so I set out to create a Film Simulation Recipe to serve as an alternative to it, with an aesthetic that I appreciate a little more. Specifically, I wanted a recipe based on the Classic Negative film simulation instead of Provia because I like Classic Negative better. My “Bright Kodak” recipe is an alternative to the “High Key” feature found in the Advanced Filter Settings.

Low Key photography is purposefully underexposing for a darker image. It works well when the subject is brightly lit, and the rest of the frame isn’t, so the image is predominately dark, and the brightly lit subject stands out in the otherwise dim frame. I hope this explanation makes sense. This “Low Key” Film Simulation Recipe and the Low Key feature in the Advanced Filter Settings work similarly, and produce nice results when used in the correct situations. While not for everyday use, some of you will certainly appreciate this recipe for when the light is right. I did not model this recipe after any specific emulsion.

*Petersen’s Ice Cream* – Gilbert, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Low Key”

This “Low Key” Film Simulation Recipe is fully compatible with newer X-Trans IV cameras: Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, & X-T30 II. Because it uses Classic Negative, Color Chrome FX Blue, and Clarity, it is not compatible with the X-T3 and X-T30. Those with newer GFX cameras can likely use it, too, although results will be slightly different.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: +1
Shadow: +2
Color: +4
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: -1
Clarity: -2
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak
White Balance: Daylight, -2 Red & -4 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -2/3 to -1 1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Low Key” Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-E4:

*Cactus & Palm Shadow* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Very Tiny Flowers* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Green Cactus Pads* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Blue Sky Cacti* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Bougainvillea* *Sky* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Light Bulb Evening* – Gilbert, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Lit Leaves* – Gilbert, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Cinderblock Wall Girl* – Gilbert, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*The Queen’s* – Gilbert, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

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New Fujifilm X-Trans IV FXW App Patron Early-Access Film Simulation Recipe: Magenta Negative

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

The Fuji X Weekly App is free, yet becoming a Fuji X Weekly Patron unlocks the best App experience! One benefit of being a Patron is you get early access to some new Film Simulation Recipes. These Early-Access Recipes will eventually become available free to everyone in time, including this new one. In fact, many Early-Access Recipes have already been publicly published on this Blog and the App, so now everyone can use them. Patrons help support Fuji X Weekly and, really, without them there would be no App. So I want to give a special “thank you” to all of the Patrons!

This Film Simulation Recipe is intended to mimic the use of a Magenta Color Correction Filter, such as the Tiffen CC30M, which reduces the intensity of green, and is used to combat green color casts. Back in the film days, using Color Correction Filters was common, but it is much less so now, since you can dial in very precise white balance adjustments for whatever the light is; however, you can still use these filters if you want to. Instead of using a magenta filter, you can use this recipe.

Because this recipe uses Classic Negative, it has a generic Fujicolor Superia aesthetic; however, it is not meant to precisely mimic any specific Superia emulsion. The inspiration actually came from a YouTube video by Cammackey, entitled Fujifilm X100V Recipes / Old Film Tricks. While this recipe is a little different than his, it is intended to produce similar results, just without the need of a Color Correction Filter, which his recipe requires. This “Magenta Negative” Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras.

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Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this “Magenta Negative” Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-E4:

*Abandoned Porch Seats* – Hot Springs, AR – Fujifilm X-E4

Fujifilm X-E4 Film Simulation Recipe: Fujicolor Natura 1600

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Tree Blossom Sky* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Fujicolor Natura 1600”

Fujifilm produced Fujicolor Natura 1600, a high-ISO color negative film, from 2003 through 2017. It was only sold in Japan, but it became renown worldwide as word got out about this wonderful film. A lot of speculation has surrounded it. Is it simply renamed Fujicolor Superia 1600? Many people think so. Is it slightly modified Superia 1600 for Japanese skin-tones? Some people think so. Is it slightly modified Superia 1600 made specifically for the Fujifilm Natura camera? Perhaps so. I haven’t found any definitive evidence to conclude if Natura 1600 is unmodified Supera 1600 or a slightly modified variant of it—if it isn’t identical, it’s very similar.

I have a Fujicolor Superia 1600 Film Simulation Recipe already, and it’s a recipe that I personally quite like. I had no desire to remake it, but (you know) one film can have many different aesthetics, depending on a whole host of factors, including (but not limited to) how it was shot, developed, and scanned. With that in mind, I looked at Fujicolor Natura 1600 examples that I found online, and from scratch (not using the Superia 1600 recipe as a starting point) I made a whole new recipe to mimic Natura 1600—not surprisingly, the settings ended up being similar to the Superia 1600 recipe. Alternatively, this could be called Fujicolor Superia 1600 v2.

*Clown Truck & Geo* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Fujicolor Natura 1600”

A fun thing that I did for some of these pictures is set the ISO to 1600—I think the results are especially good at that particular ISO; however, it’s more practical to use a larger range of ISOs. So set the ISO to 1600 if you’d like, or set it to Auto (up to ISO 6400) if you’d prefer—I tried both, and found either to be acceptable. This particular recipe is only compatible with the Fujifilm X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras. If you have an X100V or X-Pro3 and want to use this recipe, I suggest setting Highlight to -1 and Shadow to +2. The results will be similar, but not identical.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -1.5
Shadow: +1.5
Color: -2
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: -2
Clarity: -4
Grain Effect: Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong
White Balance: 5500K, -1 Red & -2 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Fujicolor Natura 1600” Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E4:

*Carpet & Curtain* – Flagstaff, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Crown Railroad Cafe* – Flagstaff, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Dinner Conversations* – Flagstaff, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Daily Specials* – Flagstaff, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Dynalift* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Ice Cream* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Concrete Blossoms* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Tulips for Sale* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Hazy Blossom* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Evening Sun Through Leaves* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Flower Cluster* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Easter Egg Hunt* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Pine Tree & Rocks* – Bryce Canyon NP, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

*Two Bridges* – Bryce Canyon NP, UT – Fujifilm X-E4

Fujicolor Natura 1600 recipe compared to the Fujicolor Superia 1600 recipe:

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Fujifilm X-Pro3 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Agfa Ultra 100

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Mutual Conversation* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3 – “Agfa Ultra 100”

Agfa Ultra 100 was a short lived film—introduced in 2003 and discontinued in 2005, although it was still available for a few years after—and was Agfa’s most vibrant color negative film. I’ve been attempting to mimic this film for a little while now (ever since I published the AgfaChrome RS 100 recipe last summer), but I couldn’t get it right. This Agfa Ultra 100 recipe actually has some similarities to the AgfaChrome RS 100 recipe, and (for this particular attempt) I used that recipe as the starting point. I never used this film, so I relied on online references and a couple pictures I found in an old magazine article as samples.

I’m actually not fully satisfied with this recipe. I think sometimes it’s pretty spot-on, and I think other times it is significantly off. Of course, one film can have several different aesthetics depending on how it was shot, developed, scanned and/or printed, and viewed, so perhaps that accounts for some of it. I think an argument can be made that Color should be +3 or even +4, but I also feel that sometimes that’s too much and +2 is just right. I think green is the least correct color, and if you do have a lot of green in the shot, you might consider increasing Color to +3 or +4 for a more accurate facsimile, although you might find reds and blues are rendered too strong if you do that.

*Urban Sunstar* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3 – “Agfa Ultra 100”

Because this recipe uses Classic Negative, Clarity, and Color Chrome FX Blue, this Agfa Ultra 100 film simulation recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: +2
Shadow: -2
Color: +2
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: -1
Clarity: -3
Grain Effect: Weak, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong
White Balance: Daylight, -2 Red & +3 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs captured using this “Agfa Ultra 100” film simulation recipe on a Fujifilm X-Pro3:

*Red* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Blu* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Orange* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Walker Reflected* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Common Signs* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Pitched In Street Sign* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Elevator* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Street Crossing* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Sidewalk Seat Shadow* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Blue Boxes* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Urban Congo* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Sidewalk Closed In 150 Feet or Less* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Fujifilm X-Pro3 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Vintage Color v2

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*February Reaching* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3 – “Vintage Color v2”

This “Vintage Color v2” recipe is a modification of the original Vintage Color Film Simulation Recipe. In the comments, Thomas Schumacher suggested using Classic Negative instead of Eterna. Sometimes when you try a different film simulation than what the recipe calls for, you discover interesting results. Well, I gave it a try and loved the results; however, I made a couple more modifications. Because Classic Negative has a lot more contrast built into it than Eterna, I chose DR400 (instead of DR200) to help prevent clipped highlights. Classic Negative also has more saturation than Eterna, so I set Color to -1 (instead of +1). I also changed Clarity to -3 (instead of -2) just to soften it a tad. The results produced by this “Vintage Color v2” recipe can be absolutely fantastic!

This recipe has almost two different looks, depending on the exposure. You can reduce exposure a little—go almost low-key—and get a wonderfully moody feel. You can also increase exposure a little—go almost high-key—and achieve something somewhat similar to overexposed Fujicolor Pro 400H. You can get beautiful pictures either way. Or split the difference and still get excellent results.

*Pillars* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3 – “Vintage Color v2”

This “Vintage Color v2” recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras. As a reminder, Clarity causes the camera to pause for a moment after each shot. I use the pause to slow myself down, but if you need to be quick, and if you shoot RAW+JPEG, you can always set Clarity to 0, and add it later by reprocessing the RAW file in-camera.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: +2
Shadow: +3
Color: -1
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpness: -2
Clarity: -3
Grain Effect: Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong
White Balance: 7350K, -1 Red & -4 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs captured using this “Vintage Color v2” film simulation recipe on a Fujifilm X-Pro3:

*High Rise & Moon* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*KeyBank* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Bronze Building* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Bank Above Macy’s* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Boy With Nerf Gun* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Fake Succulent on Table* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*House At Last Light* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Winter Bloom Remnants* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Frozen Pond near Sunset* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Grass & Frozen Waterway* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Wild Gold* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

*Backlit Marsh Reed* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Fujifilm X100V (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Pulled Fujicolor Superia

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Ritchie Roesch

*Salt Lake Shorelands* – Layton, UT – Fujifilm X100V – “Pulled Fujicolor Superia”

After creating the Scanned Superia and Portra-Style film simulation recipes, which use D-Range Priority Auto, I wanted to create a recipe that utilized D-Range Priority Strong. You might recall that Anders Lindborg made an interesting discovery that D-Range Priority (DR-P) is essentially the same thing as Hypertone on Fujifilm Frontier scanners. In my own experiments, I’ve come to the conclusion that D-Range Priority Weak is more practical for everyday photography than D-Range Priority Strong, because, unless there is a bright light in the frame, DR-P Strong tends to be too flat, since it maximizes dynamic range. Undeterred, I set out to create a nice recipe that utilizes DR-P Strong.

I call this recipe “Pulled Fujicolor Superia” because it is similar to Fujicolor Superia Xtra 400 film that’s been pulled one stop. Of course, how any emulsion is shot, developed, printed and/or scanned has an impact on its aesthetic, and one film can have many different looks. I didn’t set out to recreate the look of pulled Superia film, but, in fact, it does look surprisingly close to some examples I found. It’s better to be lucky than good, right? I wouldn’t say that this is 100% spot-on for pulled Superia 400 film, but it’s not far off at all.

*Break* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X100V – “Pulled Fujicolor Superia”

Because this recipe uses the Classic Negative film simulation, Clarity, and Color Chrome Effect Blue, it is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras. I think it works best on sunny days, but I did use it with some success in overcast and indoor situations.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: D-Range Priority Strong
Color: +3
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpening: -2
Clarity: +2
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong
White Balance: Daylight, -4 Red & -2 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Pulled Fujicolor Superia” film simulation recipe on my Fujifilm X100V:

*Packed Parking Garage* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Dee’s* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Salt Lake Shoreland Preserve Boardwalk* – Layton, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Wetland Grass & Mountains* – Layton, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Fence & Hidden Building* – Layton, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Playing Pokemon* – Layton, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Looking Through Binoculars* – Layton, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*My Four Kids* – Layton, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Jonathan at f/3.6* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Yellow & Green Grass* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*Pops of Fall* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X100V

*A Little Splash of Autumn* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X100V

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Fujifilm X-E4 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe: Scanned Superia

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Ritchie Roesch

*Brownie on a Shelf* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Scanned Superia”

After Anders Lindborg shared with me his interesting discovery that D-Range Priority (DR-P) is essentially the same thing as Hypertone on Fujifilm Frontier scanners, I immediately went to work creating a couple film simulation recipes that use D-Range Priority, since I didn’t have any. Like many of you, I thought that DR-P was a feature reserved only for extreme situations, and not for everyday use, but (as it turns out) it doesn’t have to be—DR-P can be utilized all of the time if you want.

What is DR-P? It’s basically a tone curve intended to maximize dynamic range. There are four options: Off, Auto, Weak, and Strong. When DR-P is Off, the camera uses DR (DR100, DR200, DR400) instead, and when DR-P is On (Auto, Weak, or Strong), DR is disabled. When DR-P is On, Highlight and Shadow are “greyed out” so those can’t be adjusted—the curve is built into DR-P. You get what you get. DR-P Weak is similar to using DR400 with both Highlight and Shadow -2, but with a very subtle mid-tone boost. This recipe calls for DR-P Auto, and the camera will usually select DR-P Weak unless there is a bright light source (such as the sun) in the frame, such as the picture below.

*Big Grass Leaves* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Scanned Superia”

This recipe was inspired by pictures I found that were captured with Fujicolor Superia 100 film scanned with a Frontier SP-3000. Of course, how the film was shot, or even the scanner settings selected, can effect the exact aesthetic of an image. Even the same emulsion captured the same way and scanned on the same scanner can look a little different if the settings on the scanner are different (more on this in an upcoming article). I didn’t spend a lot of time trying to precisely match this recipe to those scans—it was more of a quick attempt, but I liked the results so I didn’t fine-tune it any further. It has a pretty good feel, I think, that produces pleasing results in many circumstances, although it isn’t the best for artificial light, and you might consider using Auto White Balance when not in natural light situations. This recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras.

Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: D-Range Priority Auto
Color: +3
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpening: -3
Clarity: +3
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Weak
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak
White Balance: Daylight, -2 Red & +3 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Scanned Superia” film simulation recipe on my Fujifilm X-E4: