Flags of IKEA – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V – “Fujicolor Superia 800”
One of the earliest film simulation recipes I created that was intended to mimic a specific film was Fujicolor Superia 800, which I made on a Fujifilm X100F about two-and-a-half years ago. This is a recipe that I’ve used often; I especially like it on overcast days. When I published the Superia 800 recipe, I stated, “It’s not a 100% match [to the film], but I feel like it’s convincing enough….” I think that’s a true statement, but with the new tools available on the X100V, could I create a closer match, one that might be even more convincing?
Classic Negative needed to be the starting point for a new Fujicolor Superia 800 recipe since this new film simulation is “modeled after” Fujicolor Superia with “Superia-like” colors. I incorporated the new Clarity and Color Chrome Effect Blue features into this recipe. Unfortunately, Clarity slows down the camera considerably, so you’ll either have to accept the slow speed (which is what I do) or add Clarity later by reprocessing the RAW file. I think this new recipe is indeed a closer match to actual Superia 800—in fact, you could likely convince people that you shot film!
Horse Boarding – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X100V
I think this recipe might be my favorite of the Superia recipes that I’ve created thus far. If you like my Superia 100, Reala 100, and Superia 1600 recipes, you’ll certainly like this one, too! It has a great analog aesthetic. It’s pretty amazing that you can get this look straight out of camera. This Fujicolor Superia 800 recipe is (as of this writing) only compatible with the Fujifilm X100V, X-Pro3 and X-T4.
Classic Negative
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -1
Shadow: +1
Color: -1
Noise Reduction: -4
Sharpening: -1
Clarity: -4
Grain Effect: Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak
White Balance: Daylight, -1 Red & -3 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)
Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Fujicolor Superia 800 film simulation recipe on my Fujifilm X100V:
Line Begins Here – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Fire Suppression – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Trash – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Family Friendly Parking – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Waiting for Hope? – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Waiting to Enter – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Waiting Reflection – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Keeper of the Door – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Entrance – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Cloud Above Yellow Wall – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Two Flag Poles – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Home Furnishings – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Upplaga – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Track Closed – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Artificial – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Hanging Patio Lights – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Two Step – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Red Light – Draper, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Rainbow Spirit – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Chair Back – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Joshua Eating – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Brother & Sister on the Couch – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Balcony Railing – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Umbrella Unopened – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Sunlight Sky & Green Leaves – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Ripening Soon – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X100V
Fallen Log in the Forest – Monte Cristo, UT – Fujifilm X100V
See also: Film Simulation Recipes
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