10 Must Try X-Trans V Recipes for Nighttime Photography

Travel by Train – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50 – Cinematic Film Recipe

Like film, the majority of Film Simulation Recipes are intended for daylight photography, and it can be difficult to know which ones are good for nighttime use. Once the sun goes down and the street lamps begin to glow, some of the Recipes that are great for sunny conditions won’t produce particularly good results. Which ones should you use instead? Well, I’ve got you covered!

In this article I have 10 Recipe suggestions for nighttime photography. Each exact lighting scenario is different, and everyone has their own unique style, so not all of these will necessarily be for everyone; however, if it’s after-dark, at least one of these 10 should work quite well for you. Also, there are a lot of other Recipes not in this list that could potentially give you good results—in other words, this is not comprehensive in the least; mostly, I just wanted to include a variety of options. Don’t be afraid to try a Recipe not in this list for night pictures, but, if you are at a loss for which one to use after-dark, try one of the options below.

Specifically, these are X-Trans V Recipes for the latest generation of Fujifilm X-series cameras, which (as of this writing) are the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T50 cameras. Some have versions for older sensors. I would also like to point you to 10 Must Try Film Simulation Recipes for Night Photography, 8 Fujifilm Film Simulation Recipes for Those Hot Summer Nights, and Which Film Simulation Recipes, When? If you don’t have a fifth-generation X-Trans camera, you are likely to find a good option in those articles. If you do have an X-Trans V model, check out the 10 Recipes in this list.

Cinematic Film

Oysters & Seafood – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50 – Cinematic Film Recipe

This is one of the 14 Film Dial Recipes made for the Fujifilm X-T50, but it’s not limited to use on that camera. It’s compatible with all fifth-generation models; for the X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, or X-T30 II, simply set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off. This is such an excellent Recipe for after-dark photography, and is at the top of my suggestion list for a reason. Also, many of the other Film Dial Recipes also do quite well at night, so don’t be afraid to try those, too.

CineStill 800T

Quiet Corner – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – CineStill 800T Recipe

This is another personal favorite for nighttime photography—in fact, it’s specifically intended for this purpose. There are also versions for X-Trans IV, X-Trans III, and X-Trans II cameras. This Recipe pairs especially well with a weak diffusion filter, such as a 5% or 10% CineBloom or 1/8 or 1/4 Pro Mist.

Pushed CineStill 800T

Mellow Mushroom – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Pushed CineStill 800T Recipe

This version of CineStill 800T was actually intended for daytime photography, but works particularly well at night. It’s more of an alternative-process type rendering, but can be a lot of fun. There are also two versions for X-Trans IV cameras (here and here).

Fluorescent Night

Birria – Surprise, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Fluorescent Night Recipe

Under the right lighting situation, this Recipe can look really good; however, it’s not necessarily a versatile nighttime option. It definitely needs artificial light, preferably some fluorescent tubes. You might love it, or you might not, but you won’t know until you try.

Agfa Ultra 100 v2

PARK – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Agfa Ultra 100 v2 Recipe

This Recipe is for sunny daylight, but I was quite surprised at some of my nighttime results. I don’t think it will be good for every after-dark situation, but it is certainly good for some, particularly blue-hour light.

Fujicolor Super HG v2

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

This is a versatile Recipe that works really well for nighttime photography. This is a great one just to always have programmed into your camera. There’s a version for X-Trans IV.

Reala Ace

Tattoo & Turkish Pizza – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Reala Ace Recipe

This Recipe uses Classic Negative (not the new Reala Ace film sim). It’s very versatile, and as such works well for nighttime photography. It’s another Recipe that you can just always have programmed into your camera.

Easy Reala Ace

Sith Sabor – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI – Easy Reala Ace Recipe

This Recipe uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It’s not specifically intended for nighttime photography, but is versatile, and works quite well for it.

PRO Negative 160C

Pulaski Bridge View – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X100VI – PRO Negative 160C Recipe

Another Reala Ace-based Recipe, and another that is great for night simply due to its versatility. As Fujifilm put it, Reala Ace is the “Negative for the new era.”

Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm

Veterans Bridge at Night – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T50 – Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm Recipe

Like Cinematic Film at the top, this is one of the 14 Film Dial Recipes. Many of the Film Dial Recipes are great for nighttime photography—not just the two in this list—but some are better than others, and Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm is one of my personal favorites.

Bonus: Astia Azure

Salt River & Mountain Reflection – Mesa, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Astia Azure Recipe

Since I included two of the Film Dial Recipes in the Top 10, I thought that it would be more fair to add an 11th Recipe. Astia Azure is intended for sunny daylight photography, but I’ve had good luck with it after-dark, particularly in blue-hour light. This is currently a Fuji X Weekly App Patron Early-Access Recipe, and is only available to App subscribers at this time; however, it will eventually be made available to everyone. It’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras, and some X-Trans IV models.

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Putting the Film Dial to Practice — Four Cities with the Fujifilm X-T50

The Fujifilm X-T50 has a Film Dial, a new feature that likely will begin to appear on other Fujifilm models in time. It’s possible that it might eventually find its way onto most bodies (or some alternate iteration of the concept). While the Film Dial has been controversial, I think it has been largely misunderstood, and I don’t believe a lot of people realize the great potential of it. Back in May, I created a strategy—a universal Recipe—for getting the most out of the Film Dial, which really makes it a useful feature. I thought it would be worthwhile to show what that looks like in real-life practice.

In August I had the wonderful opportunity to travel from coast-to-coast, leading photowalks in San Diego, Denver, Nashville and Philadelphia. It was so great to meet you all! Throughout the tour I had a Fujifilm X-T50, and utilized the Film Dial several times. Interestingly, even if you don’t own an X-T50, you can still use this strategy by programing a Fn button to open the Film Simulation menu—the Film Dial Recipe doesn’t actually require the Film Dial to use. In this case, though, I used the X-T50 and the Film Dial, and I want to share with you four times where I put it into practice. I think seeing the results from actual use will help to demonstrate just how nice the Film Dial is.

The universal Film Dial Recipe (click here) works well with every film simulation. Some are better than others, but all of them are decent enough (even Sepia). Since the Film Dial only changes the film simulation and nothing else, the universal Recipe parameters—other than the film sim—remain exactly the same when you turn the Film Dial. Each time you turn the Film Dial and select a different film simulation, it is like having a different Recipe (even though the Recipe parameters didn’t budge), because each film simulation is so unique. Essentially, the Film Dial gives you up to 12 bonus Recipes right at your fingertips!

Denver Nighttime Street Photography

Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Eterna a.k.a. “Cinematic Film”
Classic Chrome a.k.a. “Kodak Film”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Eterna a.k.a. “Cinematic Film”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”

Exploring Nashville

Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Acros a.k.a. “Neopan Negative”
Eterna a.k.a. “Cinematic Film”
Eterna a.k.a. “Cinematic Film”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Classic Chrome a.k.a. “Kodak Film”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Velvia a.k.a. “Velvia Film”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”

New York & New Jersey

Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”
Acros a.k.a. “Neopan Negative”
Acros+G a.k.a. “Neopan Negative”

Massachusetts

Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Reala Ace a.k.a. “Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Nostalgic Neg. a.k.a. “Nostalgic Film”
Acros+G a.k.a. “Neopan Negative”
Acros a.k.a. “Neopan Negative”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Classic Negative a.k.a. “Superia Negative”
Eterna a.k.a. “Cinematic Film”

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SOOC Live is BACK!!

It’s been awhile, but SOOC Live is back! Join Nathalie Boucry and myself on September 19th for Episode 5 of Season 4, as we catch you up on everything that’s been going on since out last show. As usual, we’re going to talk Fujifilm cameras, Film Simulation Recipes, and straight-out-of-camera photography, and more. It’s going to be a great time!

The last episode, Why We Love Fujifilm Film Simulation Recipes, was way back in May. Simon Hügly made a special guest appearance. If you missed that broadcast when it was live, be sure to watch it now. While you’re at it, if you don’t follow the SOOC Live YouTube Channel, make sure that you subscribe and click the bell and all that stuff. Anyway, due to busy schedules, scheduling conflicts, major life events, illnesses, etc., we’ve not been able to broadcast all summer, but that’s about to change.

In just nine days, though, Nathalie and I will be live once again! Be sure to mark your calendar now so that you don’t miss the show, which will be on Thursday, September 19th, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, 1:00 PM Eastern. I’ve imbedded the video below so that you can easily find it. It’s an interactive broadcast, so your participation is what makes it great. I hope to see you then!

Cinematic Film — Fujifilm X-T50 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Oysters & Seafood – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50 – Cinematic Film Recipe

This isn’t a new Film Simulation Recipe, but one of the 14 Fujifilm X-T50 Film Dial Recipes that I published in May when the Fujifilm X-T50 was announced. I stated in that article, “It would be absurd to include all 14 versions of this Recipe in the Fuji X Weekly App; even adding eight to the App is too much, but (with hesitation) that’s what I’ve done.” Those eight Recipes—Standard Film, Velvia Film, Astia Summer, Kodak Film, Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm, Superia Negative, Nostalgic Film, and Neopan Negative—are all identical other than the film simulation, and are found in the App.

I left six of the 14 Recipes—Fujicolor PRO Film, Fujicolor PRO 160S, Cinematic Film (which is this Recipe), Reduced Bleach, Monochrome Film, and Sepia Print—out of the App. In the months since, I have had a number of requests to include the Cinematic Film Recipe in the Fuji X Weekly App, so—by popular demand—Cinematic Film is now available on your phone!

Hotel Chelsea – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X-T50 – Cinematic Film Recipe

This Recipe is compatible with all fifth-generation X-Trans cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T50. For the X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras, I recommend setting Color Chrome FX Blue to Strong (instead of Weak). For the latest GFX models, I recommend setting Shadow to -0.5 (instead of -1). For more information on how I setup and use the X-T50 Film Dial Recipes, watch this video (click here). If you don’t have an X-T50 and still want to use the Film Dial strategy, simply add the Recipe to one of your C1-C7 slots, and program a Fn button to activate the film simulation menu. The Cinematic Film Recipe is especially great for taming high-contrast light, for a soft aesthetic, and for after-dark photography.

Film Simulation: Eterna
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak 
White Balance: Auto White Priority, +2 Red & -4 Blue
Highlight: -1.5
Shadow: -1
Color: +3
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 captured using this “Cinematic Film” Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-T50:

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in August 2024

Architecture Archway – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T50 – Pacific Blues

I get asked fairly regularly which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular. For me, this is a fascinating topic, but it’s definitely hard to know definitively. While I get a glimpse on social media, my best gauge is the Fuji X Weekly website statistics; specifically, which Recipe articles are viewed the most. I don’t collect any data on the Fuji X Weekly App, so that’s no help—although, if I did, it would likely offer the most accurate picture; however, it would still be impossible to know which Recipes people programmed into their Fujifilm cameras, or how often they used each. Perhaps a survey would be particularly useful, yet even it has its limitations. While certainly a flawed method, page-view website statics offer the best glimpse at which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular, so that’s what I’m using for this article. These are simply the Top 25 most-viewed Recipes on the Fuji X Weekly website last month (August 2024).

The last time that I did one of these articles was for May, so June and July were both skipped. By request, I have returned with the most popular Recipes of August. There are usually some surprises when comparing one month to the next, but for the most part it’s pretty predictable; however, skipping a couple of months… there are a couple of major surprises, but it’s still pretty predictable.

Sticks – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50 – Kodak Tri-X 400

Those Recipes with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are usually the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation—in fact, the Top 7 are all Classic Chrome Recipes. Three of the Top 25 are Classic Negative Recipes; shockingly, the Reala Ace Recipe (not to be confused with the Reala Ace film sim) dropped out of the Top 5 all the way to #18! Two of the Top 25 are based on the Reala Ace film simulation, and one each are based on Acros, Nostalgic Neg., Eterna, and Eterna Bleach Bypass.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of August 2024

#1:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. There is a pretty big gap between this and second place.

#2:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is almost always ranked number two in these types of lists.

#3:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked #4 in May.

#4:

Another popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. This is the most versatile of the Portra Recipes, and was ranked #3 in May.

#5:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It rose significantly in popularity since May, likely because more people have X-Trans V cameras now.

#6:

This version of Kodak Portra 400 was commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly for a long time—it’s still in the Top 10, but hasn’t cracked the Top 5 in awhile.

#7:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, published earlier this year. It rose three spots compared to May.

#8:

Pacific Blues is currently the highest ranked Classic Negative based Recipe. This particular one is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is also an X-Trans V version.

#9:

Easy Reala Ace is the most popular Reala Ace based Recipe. It was published in June, so it’s a fairly new Recipe.

#10:

Bright Summer—another Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV—is sometimes called Preetra 400, because it is modeled after Preet’s aesthetic (Preet himself is the one who gave it that nickname, btw). It didn’t crack the Top 25 for a long time, but in March it suddenly made an appearance, and has ranked pretty high ever since.

#11:

Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It usually cracks the Top 15, and sometimes the Top 10.

#12:

By far the most popular B&W Recipe, Kodak Tri-X 400 is based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It was ranked #11 in May.

#13:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. This is the first time that I’ve seen it rank above the old version.

#14:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. This is in the same exact position as it was in May.

#15:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It was ranked #18 in May.

#16:

I published this Recipe, which has compatibility with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, in April. It uses Classic Chrome, and has some similarities to Kodak Portra.

#17:

This is a somewhat recently published Eterna-based X-Trans V CineStill 800T Recipe; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. This is the highest ranking Eterna based Recipe.

#18:

Reala Ace used to be the most popular Classic Negative Recipe, typically found in the Top 10, and sometimes even the Top 5 (and even once at #1!), but it has fallen quite far in the rankings since May. This Recipe is for X-Trans V cameras.

#19:

This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. It was ranked #21 in May.

#20:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, it is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It ranked #16 in May.

#21:

Published in June, this is the highest-ranked Recipe that uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation, which means that it is for X-Trans V cameras.

#22:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It was ranked #15 in May.

#23:

This is a Recipe that I’m surprised doesn’t rank higher. This version is for X-Trans IV cameras, but there are also versions for X-Trans II, X-Trans III + X-T3/X-T30, and X-Trans V.

#24:

A Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). This one typically either just makes the Top 25 or just misses.

#25:

1960 Chrome was published in July and is compatible with both X-Trans IV & X-Trans V cameras. It is based on Eterna Bleach Bypass, a film simulation that doesn’t typically make it onto these type of lists.

See also:
How To Add Film Simulation Recipes To Your Fujifilm Camera
The Essential 7 Film Simulation Recipes to Program Into Your Fujifilm Camera First

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Aerochrome v2 — Fujifilm X-T4 ES (Full Spectrum Infrared) Film Simulation Recipe

Yellow Bus – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2

I’m in love with this Aerochrome v2 Film Simulation Recipe! It’s for full-spectrum infrared cameras like the Fujifilm X-T4 ES, and not “normal” cameras. You must have a full-spectrum X-Trans IV or X-Trans V model, which requires an expensive and invasive procedure from a third-party vendor; otherwise, the X-T4 ES (“Extended Spectrum”) is a full-spectrum camera briefly offered by Fujifilm (it’s very difficult to find, but in my opinion totally worth owning). So if you have the right gear, you’ll want to try out this Aerochrome v2 Recipe today!

Not only do you need the “right” camera—a full-spectrum model like the Fujifilm X-T4 ES—but you also need the “right” filters. This Recipe requires three: Kolari Vision IR Chrome filterHoya G(XO) Yellow-Green filter and Tiffen Yellow 2 #8 filter. The IR Chrome filter is intended for infrared photography, while the Yellow-Green and Yellow filters are for B&W film. I’m not sure if the order matters, but I have the Yellow filter first (closest to the lens), the IR Chrome next, and the Yellow-Green last (furthest from the lens).

Architecture – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2

This Recipe produces Aerochrome-like pictures, but it doesn’t behave exactly like the film. Even so, the fact that you can get this look straight-out-of-camera is amazing! If this was the only Recipe that I could ever use on my Fujifilm X-T4 ES, I’d be very happy. I do have an Aerochrome v1 Recipe that has less green and yellow hues and a more pronounced blue tint, plus I’m working on a handful of others, so if this isn’t the look that you want, there are (or will be shortly) other options. But this Recipe… it’s what I hoped to achieve when I purchased the camera a couple of months ago. Oh, and surprisingly, it’s excellent for night photography.

Filters: Kolari Vision IR Chrome, Hoya G(XO) Yellow-Green & Tiffen Yellow 2 #8
Film Simulation: Velvia
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain Effect: Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Strong
White Balance: Daylight, +7 Red & +6 Blue
Highlight: +2.5
Shadow: -0.5
Color: +4
Sharpness: 0

High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -2
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Aerochrome v2 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T4 ES:

Grass & Sand – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Driftwood Log – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Red Beach – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Red Rock – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Boards & Boats – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Vans – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Red Trees Behind Rooftop – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
House at Dusk – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Flowers in the front Yard – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Seaweed by the Rocks – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Girl Holding a Dead Crab – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Mayflower – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Boats in the Bay – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Tree behind Columns – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Parthenon – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Parthenon Pillars – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Patina – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Kids at a Lake – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Steps to the Water – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Reflected Red – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
CSX Train – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Turning – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
City Trees – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Boats off the Water – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Little Dam – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Palm, Architecture & Moon – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Lily Pond – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Palms & Structure – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Kelp Washing Ashore – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Surfer – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Sidecar Dog – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Not Always Sunny – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Autumn in August – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Window with a View – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Lifeguard Tower 5 – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Luke’s 32 – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Cookin’ & Drinkin’ – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Food Mart – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T4 ES
Broadway – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T4 ES

Comparison:

Aerochrome v1 Recipe
Aerochrome v2 Recipe

Pushed Analog — Fujifilm X-T50 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Rainbow over Hoboken – Hoboken, NJ – Fujifilm X-T50 – Pushed Analog Recipe

I created this new Film Simulation Recipe while on my four-city photowalk tour. I didn’t have any specific film in mind, but wanted something contrasty, colorful, and warm—perhaps vaguely reminiscent of a push-processed Kodak emulsion without mimicking anything specific. In fact, I didn’t even reference any photographs when I created this (which is unusual for me), just used my experience making Recipes to achieve the aesthetic that I was after. Since it is only similar to pushed film in a very generic way, I named this Recipe very simply Pushed Analog.

Pushing film is where you purposefully underexpose, and then increase the time in the developer to compensate. This Recipe might be more similar to ISO 100 film pushed one stop or maybe two at most (but probably not two stops). Pushing film increases the contrast and grain, and makes the images more punchy and gritty. The more you push, the stronger the effect. The warmth in this Recipe is similar to using a warming filter, such as an 81A or something similar, with daylight balanced film, which used to be common in the film era.

Ciao & Church – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50 – Pushed Analog Recipe

This Pushed Analog Film Simulation Recipe isn’t for every subject or situation, and not everyone is going to like it. Some of you will love it, I’m certain; however, this is not an everyday option that everyone will appreciate. I found that it works best in sunny daylight, and can also be a good option for dusk or dawn. It’s so-so for overcast days, and not good for artificial light. You can get dramatic results, but you might not find every image to be striking. This Recipe is compatible with all fifth-generation X-series cameras, which (as of this writing) are the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T50.

Film Simulation: Reala Ace
Dynamic Range: DR200
Grain Effect: Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Strong
White Balance: Fluorescent 1, -3 Red & -2 Blue
Highlight: +1.5
Shadow: +2
Color: +4
Sharpness: -1

High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -3
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Pushed Analog Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-T50:

Upper Manhatten – Hoboken, NJ – Fujifilm X-T50
Richie’s Lemon Ice – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Yellow Umbrellas – Hoboken, NJ – Fujifilm X-T50
P is for Parking – Hoboken, NJ – Fujifilm X-T50
Chimney between the Trees – Salem, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Vines on the Building – Salem, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Maria Pepe – Hoboken, NJ – Fujifilm X-T50
Two Motorcycles – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Lost Shoes – Salem, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Apartment Reflections – Hoboken, NJ – Fujifilm X-T50
Lego Bricks – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Troupe – Braintree, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Back Door – Braintree, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Green Cans – Nashville, TN – Fujifilm X-T50
Church Parking – Salem, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
St Stephen’s – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Fire – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
W.B. Mason – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X-T50
PHX – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Bova’s Bakery – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
Paul Revere’s House – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
John P. Felt House – Salem, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
St. Anthony’s Feast Parade – Boston, MA – Fujifilm X-T50
New York from New Jersey – Hoboken, NJ – Fujifilm X-T50

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Ektachrome E100 — Fujifilm X-T50 (X-Trans V) FXW App Patron Early-Access Recipe

Garden Flower – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50 – Ektachrome E100

Several weeks back I stumbled on a review of Kodak Ektachrome E100 color reversal film (the current version), and I thought: That looks a lot like the Reala Ace film simulation. I took a guess at some settings, but didn’t put much effort into testing or refining them. I got busy with some other things (such as planning and preparing for a four-city photowalk tour), and neglected to do anything more. More recently, Fuji X Weekly reader Dan Allen messaged me with the same exact observation about Ektachrome E100 and Reala Ace, which made me revisit the project.

Dan actually captured some side-by-side photos with Ektachrome E100 and a Fujifilm camera using the Reala Ace film simulation; however, he couldn’t quite get it to match. Interestingly, the settings that he had come up with as the closest facsimile were quite similar to mine. It was thought that the particular scanner used likely played a role in the exact aesthetic of the Ektachrome images—one film can produce a variety of looks depending on how it was shot, developed, and printed, projected, or scanned, among other things. Being a slide film, E100 is inherently designed to be projected. While this Recipe isn’t an exact match to Dan’s Ektachrome slides (although it’s not terribly far off, either), it does share a lot of resemblance with some Ektachrome E100 images that can be found online.

Kodak introduced Ektachrome in 1946. I counted once, and there are over 40 different emulsions that have been called Ektachrome over the years, not including slight revisions or improvements to the same film. The “E” development process was invented for Ektachrome film… it began with E1; the E6 process that’s used today was introduced in 1977. Each different Ektachrome and development process produced a divergent look. Kodak discontinued Ektachrome in 2012, but in 2018 they brought back Ektachrome E100. Some have suggested that this new version is simply a revision of Ektachrome E100G, but I don’t believe that’s been verified—it may or may not be.

Caution Light – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50 – Ektachrome E100

While Reala Ace can be made into a pretty close match to Kodak Ektachrome E100, there are some issues that prevent it from being even more accurate—I would love a +5 Color option, for instance. Skin tones aren’t perfect, either—it’s possible to improve that, but at the expense of other attributes. I also think DR-Auto would be a good option, but the camera doesn’t jump to DR200 quickly enough, in my opinion. This Recipe is not perfect, but after a lot of tries over the years, this is the most satisfied I’ve been with any of my attempts, and I think it’s convincing enough to be given the Ektachrome E100 name.

This is an App Patron Early-Access Recipe. If you are a Fuji X Weekly App Patron, you have access to it right now. If not, no worries, as it will eventually be made available to everyone, once it is replaced by a new Early-Access Recipe. It is compatible with all fifth-generation X-Trans cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T50. I’m sure it can also be used on the latest GFX models; however, it will likely render slightly different (try it anyway).

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Ektachrome E100 Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-T50:

Corn Dog – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Window Succulent – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Airline Club – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Terminal Passenger – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Green Plant on a Red Desk – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Concrete Wall & Shrubs – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Empty Table – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Jon – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Tommy Christie – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Sunlit Vine – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Backlit Bougainvillea Blossoms – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Bougainvillea Afternoon – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Water Feature – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Happy – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Folding Chair & Empty Pot – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Flag Flanked by Palms – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Palm Trees & Blue Sky – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Summer in Arizona – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Beach Ball – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Poolside Table & Chair – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Josh after a Swim – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Sunset over the Desert Hills – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Sunset above the Treetops – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Fares, Flexibility & Feet – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50
Union Station – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Sunlight through an Urban Tree – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Leaning Mailbox – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Parking Garage – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Circle K – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Change – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Printing – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Sleep in Arkansas – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
No Parking Any Time – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50
Red Spines – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50

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PROvia — Fujifilm X70 (X-Trans II) Film Simulation Recipe

O.K. Corral – Tombstone, AZ – Fujifilm X70 – PROvia Recipe

Omar Gonzalez posted a hilarious YouTube video called Do You Suffer from Fujifilm Sim Depression?, a parody of pharmaceutical commercials, except that it’s about Fujifilm film simulations and not prescription drugs. It’s incredibly well done and funny! I don’t want to spoil it if you haven’t watched it, but the conclusion is that Omar likes the Provia film simulation. So watch the video if you haven’t yet seen it, and if you are suffering from “Fujifilm Sim Depression” let me offer you this cure: the PROvia Film Simulation Recipe. Perhaps someday Omar will see it and try it; if so, I hope he likes it!

Provia is one of the film simulations that I personally like least… it’s well above Sepia, but towards the bottom of the list nonetheless. Ouch. As it turns out, I was never meant to like it, yet it is the “Standard” film simulation on all Fujifilm cameras. This PROvia Recipe is my take on a “better” Provia, and is intended to not only look good, but also be versatile so that it could be one’s go-to Film Simulation Recipe (that’s why “PRO” is capitalized in the name). It is compatible with all X-Trans II cameras; those with X-Trans I and Bayer models can use it, too, but it will render slightly different (try it anyway).

Car Care – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70 – PROvia Recipe

This PROvia Film Simulation Recipe was a Fuji X Weekly App Patron Early-Access Recipe, but now it’s available to everyone. If you are an App Patron, you’ve had access to it for awhile. For those who are not, now you can use it, too. Perhaps it will even cure your Fujifilm Sim Depression….

Provia/STD
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -2 (Soft)
Shadow: +1 (Medium-Hard)
Color: +1 (Medium-High)
Sharpness: 0 (Standard)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
White Balance: Auto, -1 Red & 0 Blue

ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this PROvia Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X70:

Sabino Creek – Summerhaven, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Saguaro Behind Palms – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Palm Branches – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Green Ocotillo – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Gunfight Site – Tombstone, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Reach for the Sky – Tombstone, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Bird Cage Theatre – Tombstone, AZ – Fujifilm X70
One Way Alley – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Cloudy Saguaro – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Prickly Pear Pads – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Sunlight Through the Forest – Summerhaven, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Snowy Hillside – Summerhaven, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Rainy Desert at Dusk – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Indoor Fireworks – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Used Bookmans – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70
Alignment – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X70

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Aerochrome v1 — Fujifilm X-T4 ES (Full Spectrum Infrared) Film Simulation Recipe

Red Founders – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v1

This “Aerochrome v1” Film Simulation Recipe is for full spectrum infrared cameras, and not “normal” cameras, which have an infrared filter over the sensor. Fujifilm briefly sold a limited number of Fujifilm X-T4 ES (“Extended Spectrum”) cameras, which are full spectrum infrared (no IR filter). I don’t know how many of these cameras were made, but I think it’s a very small number. I was quite lucky to get one.

While the X-T4 ES is the only infrared camera that Fujifilm has ever made available to the general public (typically, they reserve them for “forensic, scientific, and cultural preservation applications”), there are companies that will convert a normal camera into a full spectrum model by removing the IR filter over the sensor. It’s an invasive and expensive procedure, but one of the few options available. What I cannot confirm is whether or not the straight-out-of-camera results from a third-party full spectrum converted camera are identical to the Fujifilm X-T4 ES. I believe that they are likely to be identical, but there is a chance that they’re not. I hope that Fujifilm will make more native full spectrum cameras in the future, and sell them to the general public. I’m certain that there is enough demand to justify it.

Raspberry Palm – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v1

Aerochrome was an infrared film produced by Kodak between 1942 and 2009. It’s definitely not the only infrared color film ever made, but it’s the most popular and recognizable. You could achieve various aesthetics from Aerochrome by using different filters, with red, pink, purple, or orange vegetation as the hallmarks of the emulsion (especially red and pink). As far as I’m aware, there are not currently any color infrared films in production, and the few rolls of Aerochrome that remain are extraordinarily expensive. This “Aerochrome v1” Recipe mimics Aerochrome film, but it’s definitely not perfect. I’m currently working on two other Aerochrome Recipes, but the exact aesthetic I’m after has been a bit elusive so far (I’m close, though), so expect several versions to be published.

Aside from a full spectrum infrared camera, you also need specific filters. Since you are seeing light beyond the visible spectrum, filters are used to control exactly how the light enters the camera, which greatly affects the results. For this particular Recipe, a Kolari Vision IR Chrome filter and Hoya G(XO) Yellow-Green filter are required (I don’t think it matters, but I have the G(XO) filter in front of the IR Chrome). In my opinion, the Kolari Vision IR Chrome filter doesn’t produces acceptable Aerochrome results straight-out-of-camera by itself (at least not on Fujifilm); however, when used in conjunction with other filters it can be quite good.

Painting the Town Red – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v1

This “Aerochrome v1” Film Simulation Recipe is intended specifically for the Fujifilm X-T4 ES camera; however, I’m sure it can be used on any full spectrum converted X-Trans IV or X-Trans V camera. For the X-Pro3 and X100V, you should use Highlight +1 and Shadow 0 (since those cameras don’t have 0.5 adjustments); additionally, for the X-T3 or X-T30, ignore Color Chrome FX Blue and Grain size. You might be able to use it on older cameras, adjusting for the settings that aren’t available on your specific model, but it will definitely render differently. It likely will work on newer GFX models, but with a slightly divergent result. If you have a regular Fujifilm camera, this Recipe will not work, as it requires a full spectrum camera like the X-T4 ES (and not the X-T4). Also, I’m not including this in the Fuji X Weekly App because it requires special gear.

Filters: Kolari Vision IR Chrome & Hoya G(XO) Yellow-Green
Film Simulation: Velvia
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain Effect: Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: Daylight, +8 Red & +7 Blue
Highlight: +1.5
Shadow: +0.5
Color: +4
Sharpness: 0

High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: 0
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Aerochrome v1 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T4 ES:

1960 Chrome — Fujifilm X-T5 (X-Trans V) & X-E4 (X-Trans IV) Film Simulation Recipe

Bell Tower – Tumacacori, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – 1960 Chrome

This Film Simulation Recipe was created at the same time as Classic Color, Nostalgic Americana, Eterna Summer, and Astia Azure. These five Recipes were intended to work well together—could all be used in a single series or project—however, 1960 Chrome is the largest outlier of the group. It uses the Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulation, which has high contrast and low saturation, with a slight reddish tint.

The inspiration for 1960 Chrome came from several photographs in various vintage issues of Arizona Highways magazine from the 1960’s. While sometimes the publication provided detailed information on the photographs, sometimes they did not; from the instances where information was provided, the film used appears to be Ektachrome, perhaps from the 1950’s—likely E2 or E3 process. I’m sure the printing process and the age of the magazine play a significant role in the aesthetic as it appears today. In any event, this Recipe has a strong vintage color film aesthetic.

Lake Bridges – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – 1960 Chrome

This 1960 Chrome Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with all fifth-generation X-Trans cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T50, as well as “newer” X-Trans IV models—specifically, the X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II. I’m sure it can be used on several GFX cameras, but will likely render slightly different (try it anyway). For X-Trans V, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, and for X-Trans IV set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak.

Film Simulation: Eterna Bleach Bypass
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain Effect: Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Off (X-Trans V); Weak (X-Trans IV)
White Balance: Fluorescent 1, -2 Red & -4 Blue
Highlight: -2
Shadow: -1
Color: +2
Sharpness: -1

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 captured by my son, Jonathan, using this 1960 Chrome Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E4:

The Canal – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Pipe Bridge – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Hot Wheels – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Yellow Porsche – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
The Cross(walk) Roads – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
The Lamp in the Tree – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Gunslingin’ Martian – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Strip Mall – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
The Back Rooms – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Los Musicos – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Tiled Ball – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Phantom of Scottsdale – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this 1960 Chrome Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:

Yellow House, White Window – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Abandoned House & Palm Tree – Arlington, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Posts – Arlington, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Abandoned Mall Sign – Casa Grande, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Gas & Grocery – Casa Grande, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Old Hoop – Arlington, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Mission Gate – Tumacacori, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Bell & Cross – Tumacacori, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Shack on the Hill – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Deer on the Rocks – Saguaro NP, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Palo Verde in the Rocks – Saguaro NP, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5
Tilted Saguaro – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

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Komorebi Photography

Fujifilm X100V + CineStill 400D v2 Recipe

Komorebi is a Japanese word that means sunlight filtering through the foliage. It’s much more than a technical description, it’s a feeling. It’s the emotions you experience from the shimmering light and dancing shadows created by the swaying of leaves in the wind. You often find komorebi under the canopy of a forest, especially in the early morning or late evening “golden hour” light.

My family and I watched a movie last night called Perfect Days. It was directed by Wim Wenders, and co-written by Wenders and Takuma Takasaki. I don’t want to spoil any of the film for those who haven’t seen it, so I will spare the details. It’s one of the best movies that I’ve seen in awhile, and well worth watching. A main and reoccurring theme of the movie is komorebi. If you decide to watch, stay until the end of the closing credits.

Wim Wenders, aside from being an accomplished movie director, is a talented photographer. His series (and book) Written in the West is a poetic depiction of southwestern Americana, and is a personal photographic influence. Generally speaking, I’m a bigger fan of his photographs than his movies; however, Perfect Days is a great movie. Below is an example of one of my images that has some similarities to Wenders’ Written in the West series.

Fujifilm X100VI + Nostalgic Americana Recipe

As I watched Perfect Days, I found myself relating to Hirayama, the main character. He is drawn to that komorebi feeling of the light coming through the trees, and tries to photographically capture it. I oftentimes do that, although not usually with a lot of success. I don’t believe I realized that it’s a certain emotional response that I attempted to capture in those moments, or especially how difficult it is to communicate that feeling photographically. That’s the job of the photographer; however, it’s not an easy job, at least not for me. It’s one thing to capture the scene as I see it, but another to capture it as I feel it. Hopefully, the more I practice and the more I learn the better at it I will become. Photography is a life-long pursuit.

I spent a little time this morning going through my photographs captured over the last year, searching for examples of komorebi. There are certainly some, but not a lot that are actually any good. Now that I have a better understanding of what it is, I hope to do better moving forward.

Below are some of my komorebi photos. I hope that it somehow inspires you to create your own, or, at the very least, to watch Perfect Days sometime soon.

Fujifilm X100VI + Superia Negative Recipe
Fujifilm X-T50 & Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 + Nostlagic Film Recipe
Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Meike 35mm f/1.7 + Kodacolor Recipe
Fujifilm X100V + Kodak Portra 160 Recipe
Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Meike 35mm f/1.7 + Acros Recipe
Fujifilm X100V + Kodak Portra 160 Recipe

I’m Back… Plus some Fujifilm news

Service – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 & Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 – Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm

I’m sitting in my new office in my new home typing out this article. After two weeks of packing, moving, cleaning, and unpacking… most everything is still in boxes; however, I’ve unpacked enough to get back to Fuji X Weekly.

In case you missed it, Fujifilm released Kaizen firmware updates for the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, and X-S20 (the X100VI also has a firmware update). The highlight is that the Reala Ace film simulation is now available for all fifth-generation X series models. If you haven’t updated your camera’s firmware, you may want to do so now.

Kaizen is a Japanese business philosophy that means continuous improvement or change for the better. It can be applied many different ways, but in the case of camera firmware updates, it is simply adding new features or improving existing features (not just bug fixes) for the sake of doing so. This builds customer trust and brand loyalty, because purchasers know that they’re not being left out in the cold whenever innovations occur right after they’ve just spent a bunch of money on a new camera. They can rest assured that the brand cares, which is probably the biggest ingredient for gaining repeat customers.

Fujifilm used to be the king of Kaizen (at least in the camera world), but then they pulled back from it significantly. Now, they’re back at it again—hurray! I would encourage Fujifilm to keep going. Next, they should add Eterna Bleach Bypass and 0.5 Highlight and Shadow adjustments to the X100V and X-Pro3. Then, give Classic Negative to the X-T3 and X-T30 (like the GFX50R and GFX50S have). Those shouldn’t be too hard for them to do. I’d also encourage Fujifilm to update the 40mp cameras with the XPan aspect ratio. Let me know in the comments what Kaizen ideas you’d like to see Fujifilm tackle.

For those who suddenly have a camera with Reala Ace, you might be searching for some Recipes with that film simulation. Well, below are five Film Simulation Recipes in the Fuji X Weekly App that use Reala Ace:

PRO Negative 160C

Fujifilm X-T50 – New York City, NY – PRO Negative 160C

Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm

Fujifilm X-T50 – Windham, NY – Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm

Fujicolor 100 Industrial

Fujifilm X100VI – Buckeye, AZ – Fujicolor 100 Industrial

Easy Reala Ace

Fujifilm X100VI – Bisbee, AZ – Easy Reala Ace

Kodak Gold 200 v3

Fujifilm X100VI – Anaheim, CA – Kodak Gold 200 v3

I believe the Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm Recipe is the one that Victor Ha, Vice President of the Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions of Fujifilm North America, recently mentioned in a live Adorama broadcast.

During my move, I received a “monthly content roundup” email from Fujifilm. Perhaps you received the same email. Buried near the bottom was an add for the Fujifilm X-T4 ES, an infrared “extended spectrum” version of the X-T4. Back in 2022, I suggested that Fujifilm should release an IR camera as a “wow” product. I’ve wanted to get into IR photography for some time now, so I ordered it.

While Fujifilm did make an IR version of the X-T1, it was not sold to the general public. I’m not sure if the X-T4 ES was intended to be sold to the general public or not, but I placed my order and was charged. If it was an accident by Fujifilm, I’m certain I will get a refund shortly; if it was, in fact, made available to the general public, it must already be sold out, because the link is no longer active. I’ll keep you updated either way.

If the Fujifilm X-T4 ES sold out so quickly, I think it goes to show that there is indeed some demand for natively infrared models. Also, it seems like an excellent way to clear the shelves of some cameras that were perhaps over-produced. I don’t think Fujifilm has that issue at the moment, as all the current models appear to be doing well, but, in the future, if the situation occurs where they have a bunch of parts for a particular camera sitting around waiting to be manufactured but without demand, converting them to IR might be a way to get them sold.

I think that’s it for now. I’ve got a lot more to write; however, I’ll save that for various articles that will be published over the next week or so. Right now I’ve got to get back to unpacking; specifically, somehow making room in the garage for a car. I’ve received a bunch of comments, messages, emails, etc., that I’ve yet to respond to—it might take me several days, but I hope to get to all of them soon. I appreciate your patience!

It’s so good to be back. I have a lot to share—some exciting news that I can’t talk about yet but hopefully I can very soon. You’ll definitely want to stay tuned!

The Film Simulation Recipes mentioned on Adorama by Victor Ha

Victor Ha – VP, Electronic Imaging & Optical Devices Divisions, Fujifilm North America

Victor Ha is the Vice President of the Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions of Fujifilm North America. I met him twice while I was in New York City in May. The first time, I accidentally crashed a Fujifilm lunch meeting (funny story…). I got to introduce myself and not much else. The second time was at a loud and crowded bar. We had a short conversation, but it was a bit difficult due to the environment. Mostly we discussed art and photography in general, and not anything specific about cameras or even Fujifilm. I hope to one day talk about Fujifilm gear with him, as I have a lot of ideas and feedback that I’d love to share; who knows, maybe that opportunity will present itself someday. Anyway, Victor is a really nice guy, and it was a pleasure to speak with him in person.

Victor Ha was recently on a live Adorama YouTube broadcast (Episode 28 of Coffee with Creators) with Seth Miranda (a.k.a. LastXWitness). This is the video that Fujirumors shared indicating that the X-T5’s AF bug would be fixed and Reala Ace would be given to all the fifth-generation X-Trans cameras by the end of June (yea!). Unfortunately, I’ve been really busy over the last week, and I didn’t have a chance to watch it. Someone reached out to me to ask if I’d seen it, stating that I was given a shoutout. I hadn’t, so I watched it. I’ve included the video below, in case you want to view it, too.

If you don’t want to see the whole thing (it’s over an hour long), simply skip ahead to the 6:52 mark. Victor gives a very kind shoutout to Fuji X Weekly and briefly mentions Film Simulation Recipes. Specifically, he brought up the Reala Ace Film Simulation Recipe that I used while in New York City. Actually, I used two. For anyone wondering, I believe the one that he may have been talking about in the video was the Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm Recipe that is a part of my Fujifilm X-T50 Film Dial strategy. The other Recipe that he could have been referring to is PRO Negative 160C. They’re both fairly similar, and can be found in the Fuji X Weekly App (available for Apple and Android). Once the firmware updates are released, which could be any day between now and the end of the week, Reala Ace will be available for the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, and X-S20 cameras. If you have one of those cameras, soon you’ll be able to use those Recipes, too.

Below are some photographs—all straight-out-of-camera JPEGs—that I captured while in New York using the Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm Recipe on a Fujifilm X-T50:

Below are some photographs—all straight-out-of-camera JPEGs—that I captured while in New York using the PRO Negative 160C Recipe on a Fujifilm X-T50:

FREE Film Box Recipe Cards!

Ben Seligson, known as Selishots, has created a number of film box inspired Fujifilm Recipe cards that he has kindly made available to anyone who wishes to download them (click here). He created these cards to use within his YouTube videos, but if you’ like them for yourself, he has made them available to you. Thanks, Ben, for creating these and kindly sharing them with the community! They’re really cool.

I actually met Ben in person in New York City at the Fujifilm X-Summit Experience event back in May. He’s a very nice guy, and it was great to be able to talk with him a little. Hopefully I’ll be able to chat with Ben in person again someday. More opportunities to meet with you all might just present themselves in the near future—I’d love to chat with more people in the Fujifilm community, and get to know all of you.

I’ve included Ben’s latest YouTube video above. Please visit his YouTube channel, website, Instagram, TikTok, and/or Twitter and show him some love, especially if you appreciate the film box Recipe cards. Thanks again, Ben!

See also:
Film Simulation Recipes
How To Add Film Simulation Recipes To Your Fujifilm Camera

Film Simulation Recipes for an ’80’s Look

Captured with a Fujifilm X-T30 using the Kodacolor Recipe

I was asked how to get an ’80’s look from Fujifilm cameras, similar to my articles explaining how to get a ’90’s look (here and here). Well, it’s actually quite easy! I have several Film Simulation Recipes that mimic a 1980’s aesthetic. Simply program one (or more) of those Recipes into your Fujifilm camera, and you’re good to go.

First, I want to share with you some pictures that I recently captured on my Fujifilm X-T30 using the Kodacolor Recipe, which is my favorite for replicating an ’80’s vibe. Take a look!

Using vintage lenses from the 1980’s, or perhaps inexpensive third-party lenses with character, will help with the overall aesthetic. For the pictures above, I used a TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8, which has strong vignetting when used wide open. Basically, you don’t want a clean digital image; some technical flaws are preferred, I think.

Below are my Top 7 Film Simulation Recipe suggestions for a 1980’s look. I’m sure there are others that could suffice, too, but these are the ones that I recommend the most.

This Recipe produces a distinct 1980’s Kodak color negative film rendering. Great for sunny daylight photography. Compatible with X-Trans III cameras, plus the X-T3 and X-T30. Click here for X-Trans II. There are also a couple other versions (here and here). To use this Recipe on “newer” X-Trans IV cameras, simply set Grain size to Small, Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, and Clarity to 0. This is my top suggestion for a 1980’s look.

This Kodacolor VR Recipe is similar to the Kodacolor Recipe above, but a little different—it is more reminiscent of slightly expired Kodacolor VR film. It also has a distinct 1980’s vibe. Compatible with X-Trans III cameras, plus the X-T3 and X-T30. For use on “newer” X-Trans IV cameras, simply set Grain size to Small, Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, and Clarity to 0.

Reminiscent of the quintessential Kodak color negative film, which was first introduced in the late-1980’s. This Recipe is great for sunny daylight photography. Compatible with X-Trans V cameras; for X-Trans IV (except the X-T3/X-T30), set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak. For X-Trans III cameras, plus the X-T3 and X-T30, click here.

Kodachrome 64, which mimics the unmistakable colors of the iconic slide film, is perfect for sunny daylight photography. This is the X-Trans V version; for X-Trans IV (except for the X-T3/X-T30) click here, for the X-T3 and X-T30 click here, and for X-Trans II click here. Kodachrome 64 was introduced in 1974 and discontinued in 2009, so it isn’t strictly a 1980’s aesthetic, but definitely falls within the era.

The aesthetic of the Emulsion ’86 Recipe is reminiscent of some pictures from the Expo ’86 World’s Fair. This Recipe is for X-Trans V cameras.

Fujicolor Super HG was a color negative film introduced by Fujifilm in the 1980’s. While it was never as popular as Kodak’s stocks, it still has a distinct ’80’s vibe. Best for sunny daylight conditions, although it can do well in other situations, too. This Recipe is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras (except the X-T3/X-T30); for use on X-Trans V, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak.

Similar to Fujicolor Super HG (“v1”), this version offers more versatility, and is great for nighttime and artificial light situations; however, I think v1 has a bit stronger ’80’s aesthetic. This is the X-Trans V version, for X-Trans IV (except the X-T3, X-T30, X100V & X-Pro3) click here.

See also:
How To Add Film Simulation Recipes To Your Fujifilm Camera
Why Film Simulation Recipes are BETTER than default Film Simulations
Why Shooting JPEGs Is So Popular

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Easy Reala Ace — Fujifilm X100VI (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Vintage Shell – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI – Easy Reala Ace Recipe

This Easy Reala Ace Film Simulation Recipe comes from Nathalie Boucry, who shared it on her blog (click here — look at the very bottom, sample pictures within the article). Nathalie and I cohost a YouTube program called SOOC Live, which you should definitely check out if you haven’t yet. When Nathalie received her Fujifilm X100VI, there were not any Reala Ace Recipes for it yet. Now there are a few—PRO Negative 160C, Fujicolor 100 Industrial, Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm, and Kodak Gold 200 v3—but back then there weren’t any, so she made her own.

“I’m liking the new film simulation a lot,” Nathalie said. “I had to think out of the box when I first got the camera and was out in the bright South Africa sun. I enjoy the gentle, true color reproduction and the tonal contrast to make my images come alive.” I think that’s an excellent description of the Recipe: gentle yet true-to-life that makes images come alive. It’s also highly versatile, and can work well for many subjects, in many different conditions, and in a variety of light situations. It’s not a huge adjustment from factory-default Reala Ace, but it definitely does improve on it.

Waterfall over Tunnel – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI – Easy Reala Ace

The Easy Reala Ace Film Simulation Recipe is currently only compatible with the Fujifilm X100VI and X-T50; however, once Fujifilm gives Reala Ace to the other fifth-generation X-Trans cameras—the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, and X-S20—later this year, it will be compatible with those models, too. I’m sure it can be used on the latest GFX cameras, but it will likely render slightly differently (try it anyway, though). Thank you, Nathalie, for creating and sharing this Recipe, and allowing me to publish it on Fuji X Weekly!

Film Simulation: Reala Ace
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: Auto, 0 Red & 0 Blue
Highlight: -1
Shadow: 0
Color: 0
Sharpness: 0

High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: 0
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Easy Reala Ace Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X100VI:

The Power of Tree Leaves – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Abandoned Old Truck – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Bisbee Breakfast – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Steering Wheel & Bullet Holes – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Old Ford Box Truck – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
White Stripes – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Building Blue – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Singapore in LA – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Scooters & Step – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Escalator Down – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Guts – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Metroscape – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Stars & Stripes & Customer Entrance – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100vI
Stars & Stripes & Smile – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Breakfast Beignets – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Luxo Lamp – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Sith Sabor – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Night Water Fountain – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI

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Community is the Recipe

Take 2*.

As you probably already know, Nikon announced a new camera a few days ago, and with it they also announced a new upcoming feature called Imaging Recipes. This will apparently be used in conjunction with their new camera-to-cloud feature, and allow users to upload their custom Imaging Recipes to the cloud and wirelessly transfer them to their camera, plus Nikon will have a curated list of Recipes that can be transferred wirelessly to the camera. I’m very happy to see the whole Recipe thing catching on with Nikon and across the camera industry, and I hope that it helps a lot of photographers.

I believe that Fujifilm should use their X-App to make it easier to store and transfer Film Simulation Recipes to their cameras. Honestly, this is something that Fujifilm should have done a long time ago, but now it should be fast tracked, in my opinion.

It’s been amazing to watch this whole Recipes thing grow and grow and grow. I don’t know if people really understand just how big it is right now, or how far it has all come. Some have been around for the journey, but most probably aren’t aware of the whole story. In any event, the reason why it’s grown so much is because of you, the Fujifilm Film Simulation Recipe community. You all are programming the Recipes into your cameras and capturing wonderful pictures, sharing them with friends and family and across social media. You are inspiring more people than maybe you realize. Really, it’s been largely organically that this whole thing has become what it is. Photographers helping fellow photographers. The key to it all is community; community is the recipe. Thank you for being such an amazing group of genuinely wonderful, kindhearted, encouraging, and inspiring people!

*This is not the original article. I wrote the original article with a tone that I regret, and I’m sorry for publishing it. This article is what the original should have said, and is what I really wanted to say, setting aside the emotions that I had on that day.

Appalachian Negative — Fujifilm X100VI (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

Pershing Square – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI – Appalachian Negative Recipe

This Appalachian Negative Film Simulation Recipe was sent to me by Logan Ballew. Like a lot of Fujifilm photographers, he really likes Classic Chrome Recipes, but one day he thought he’d like to try the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation. Instead of loading one of my Nostalgic Neg. Recipes into his camera, he simply used Nostalgic Neg. instead of Classic Chrome with my Kodak Portra 400 v2 Recipe; however, the results weren’t quite right, so he made a number of tweaks and adjustments until he got the look that he wanted. While this Recipe initially began as Kodak Portra 400 v2 but with Nostalgic Neg., it doesn’t much resemble that now, and produces a significantly divergent look.

Logan’s goal was an aesthetic reminiscent of home: the Appalachians near Asheville, North Carolina. “I spent most of my time as a kid hiking around the Blue Ridge Mountains or with my grandfather,” he told me. While his grandfather, Lanny Phillips, was an avid photographer (among other arts, including woodworking), it wasn’t until after college that he picked up a camera and began his own photographic journey; he’s been a hobbyist photographer for about five years now. This Recipe reminds him of his childhood memories in the Appalachians.

Breakfast Home – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI – Appalachian Negative Recipe

“The foliage back home is super dense, and trying to capture that without blowing out the greens and messing up the saturation is somewhat of a task,” Logan said. “What’s nice about Nostalgic Negative is that it gives this amber color to your images.” While this Recipe is specifically intended for photography in the Appalachians, he found that it works well in many other environments, too. After using it in Los Angeles, California, I can attest that this one works quite well for urban scenes. I especially like the feelings of nostalgia that this Recipe infuses into the photographs.

Logan is enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and is currently stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. Joining the Navy allowed him to travel quite extensively—not just across the country, but internationally. However, he initially found Virginia to be photographically underwhelming; however, Logan says that Jason Hunter and other local photographers have been a huge help and inspiration, and now he spends a lot of time walking the boardwalks and driving around town capturing things that he would have overlooked before.

Beware my Fuji X-Pro3 – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI – Appalachian Negative Recipe

Thank you, Logan Ballew, for sharing this Recipe with me, and allowing me to share it with the community! This Appalachian Negative Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with all fifth-generation X-Trans cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T50. I’m sure it can be used on newer GFX models, too, but will likely render slightly different (try it anyway, though). Logan encourages the use of a diffusion filter, such as a 5% or 10% CineBloom, with this Recipe. I used a 5% CineBloom for all of the photographs captured in Los Angeles.

Film Simulation: Nostalgic Neg.
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain Effect: Weak, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: 5200K, +2 Red & -2 Blue
Highlight: -1.5
Shadow: 0
Color: +4
Sharpness: +2

High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: 0
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +2/3 to +1 1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Appalachian Negative Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X100VI:

Yellow Pants, Blue Cart – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Urban Photographer – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Urban Flowerbed – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
City Tree – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Urban Bougainvillea – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
The Skateboarding Photographer – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Midair – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Push Cart – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Left Circles – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Local Metro – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Crossing – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Parking – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
No Stopping Any Time – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Palms & Blue – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Quintessential California – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Joe’s – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
City Smoke – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Street Level View – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Hope the Light Changes – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Yellow Car – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Red Car – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Classic Chrysler – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Vehicle Exit – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Red Box – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Careful Which Way You Go – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Bokeh Tree Lights – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Fire Fountain – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Jon in Golden Light – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Paseo – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI

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Kodak Gold 200 v3 — Fujifilm X100VI (X-Trans V) FXW App Patron Early-Access Recipe

Flowers & Field – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI – Kodak Gold 200 v3

I ran across an image in a (pretty interesting) PetaPixel article, and was inspired to create a Film Simulation Recipe. The picture itself sent me down a long rabbit hole; while the photograph in the article served as one of the reference photos, it was far from the only. Actually, I couldn’t closely match that particle picture, but it served as inspiration nonetheless. After sleuthing, I discovered that the image was captured on Kodak Gold 200. But why was it so green? That question is what opened up the rabbit hole.

Kodak Gold 200 is particularly prone to a green cast, and there are a whole bunch of things that can cause it. Underexposure. Heat (such as left in a hot car). Expired. Waiting too long to develop after exposure. Fluorescent lights. Airport scanners. Improper development. Improper storage of negatives prior to scanning. Poor color correction of the scan. Those are the main reasons. That lead me to a trove of Kodak Gold 200 examples that had various levels of green casts.

Clearance Parking – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI – Kodak Gold 200 v3

This Kodak Gold 200 v3 Film Simulation Recipe is modeled after some of those Kodak Gold 200 photographs that have a green cast. Quite obviously I couldn’t match all of them, because there was so much variance. For most of the references pictures I’m not sure what exactly caused the cast. This definitely isn’t a “normal” Kodak Gold 200 Recipe; for that, I recommend this, this, or this. But, if you’d like an alternative aesthetic that is perhaps a bit more lomo, this is a fun Recipe to try.

Kodak Gold 200 v3 is an App Patron Early-Access Recipe. If you are a Fuji X Weekly App Patron, you have access to it right now. If not, no worries, as it will eventually be made available to everyone, once it is replaced by a new Early-Access Recipe. As of this writing, it is only compatible with the Fujifilm X100VI and X-T50; however, once Fujifilm brings Reala Ace to the other fifth generation cameras (supposedly this summer), it will be compatible with the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, and X-S20, too.

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Kodak Gold 200 v3 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X100VI:

Green Girl – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Yellow-Orange Flowers on a Green Bush – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Spring Trumpets – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Village Green Fountain – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Spitting Lion – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Lion Spewing Water – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Lion Fountain – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
No, No – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Oleander Parking – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Small Palm Frond – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Red Mustang – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Bumper Stickers – Surprise, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Red Chair with Flowers – El Segundo, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Yellow Flower & Tree Trunk – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Tree Trunk at a Park – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Neighborhood Trees & Partly Cloudy Sky – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI
Parking Garage Reflected – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Photo Potential – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Paleta Cart – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Toyota – Los Angeles, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
First Order TIE Echelon – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Millenium Falcon – Anaheim, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Pier View – Manhattan Beach, CA – Fujifilm X100VI
Wave – Manhattan Beach, CA – Fujifilm X100VI

Comparison:

Kodak Gold 200 v3

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