Fujifilm PRO Neg. Std film simulation

My 5 Favorite Film Simulation Recipes that use PRO Neg. Std

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

*Urban Binding* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – Fujicolor 100 Industrial

Provia — Velvia — Astia — Classic Chrome — PRO Neg. Hi — Classic Negative — Nostalgic Neg. — Eterna — Eterna Bleach Bypass — Acros

There are 20 different film simulations on the new Fujifilm X100VI. Since there are likely many newcomers to Fujifilm who aren’t all that familiar with the various film sims and Film Simulation Recipes, I thought it would be worthwhile to discuss each one in more detail, and offer my personal favorite Recipes for each. I don’t (yet) have access to the new Reala Ace film simulation, so that one will be excluded from this. Also, I’ll combine the four Acros film sims into one article, and the four Monochrome film sims (and probably Sepia, too) into another.

The PRO Neg. Std film simulation was inspired by, but not specifically modeled after, Fujifilm’s PRO line of films, such as PRO 400H and the various PRO 160 emulsions. It’s not exactly like any of those films, but is, generally speaking, similar. It’s specifically intended for portrait photography with a faithful color reproduction. This film sim has noticeably less contrast and slightly decreased vibrancy compared to PRO Neg. Hi, but otherwise the two are identical; personally, I prefer Std over Hi. Also, PRO Neg. Std has some similarities to the Eterna film sim, and can be a fairly convincing facsimile for cameras that don’t have Eterna.

*Purple Flowers by Lake* – Culleoka, TX – Fujifilm X-E4 – Fujicolor Superia 800

I like the PRO Neg. Std film simulation, but I find myself using it much more often on the “older” models (X-Trans III and prior) than on the newer ones. I think, in a way, both Eterna and Classic Negative have replaced this film sim for me. Even so, I do like PRO Neg. Std, and appreciate it for night photography in particular.

The five Film Simulation Recipes below are my favorites that use PRO Neg. Std as the base. Everyone has different tastes, so you might like other ones more. I count 30 Recipes in the Fuji X Weekly App that use PRO Neg. Std, so you have plenty of choices. But, if you are unsure which Recipe to try, let me suggest picking one from my list below.

#1:

CineStill 800T

This is an X-Trans II Film Simulation Recipe, and my personal favorite that mimics CineStill 800T film. Those with a compatible camera should definitely give this one a try for nighttime photography.

#2:

CineStill 800T

This is the X-Trans III version of CineStill 800T. It’s compatible with the X-T3 and X-T30 simply by setting Color Chrome FX Blue to Off; for newer cameras, additionally set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, Grain size Large, and Clarity to 0 (or -2, if you prefer). There is also a CineStill 800T Recipe that uses Eterna.

#3:

Fujicolor 100 Industrial

This is probably one of my Top 10 Film Simulation Recipes for the X-T3 and X-T30 cameras. For newer models, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, Grain size to Small, and Clarity to 0.

#4:

Nostalgic Print

Reminiscent of some old color prints, this Recipe is best for sunny daylight photography, but can be decent in other conditions, too. Compatible with X-Trans IV (except the X-T3/X-T30) and X-Trans V cameras.

#5:

Fujicolor Superia 800

Fujicolor Superia 800, which is for X-Trans III cameras, was my first attempt at a Superia-like Film Simulation Recipe. It’s especially great for rainy days. For use on the X-T3 and X-T30, simply set Color Chrome Effect to Off; for newer cameras, additionally set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, Grain size Small, and Clarity to 0. There is also a Fujicolor Superia 800 Recipe that uses Classic Negative (for X-Trans V set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off).

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

Fujifilm X-Trans I (X-Pro1 + X-E1) Film Simulation Recipe: Kodachrome II

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Ritchie Roesch

*Storm Building Over Mountain Ridge* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1 – “Kodachrome II”

Kodachrome is probably the most iconic photographic film ever made. It was legendary, and many people saw the world through its colors. Kodak produced Kodachrome film from 1935 through 2009, when it was suddenly discontinued.

The Kodachrome name has been used for many different films over the years. The first Kodachrome product was a two-glass-plate color negative that was introduced in 1915. Like all other color photography methods of its time, the results weren’t particularly good and the product not especially successful.

In 1935 Kodak released its next Kodachrome, which was a color transparency film with an ISO of 10. This Kodachrome was the first color film that produced reasonably accurate colors and was the first commercially successful color film. It became the standard film for color photography for a couple decades, and was even Ansel Adams’ preferred choice for color work. The December 1946 issue of Arizona Highways, which was the first all-color magazine in the world, featured Barry Goldwater’s Kodachrome images.

Kodak made significant improvements to Kodachrome, and in 1961 released Kodachrome II. This film boasted more accurate colors, sharper images, finer grain, and a faster ISO of 25. While it was still similar to the previous Kodachrome, it was better in pretty much every way. A year later Kodachrome-X was introduced, which had an ISO of 64.

*Neighborhood Flag* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1 – “Kodachrome II”

Another generation of Kodachrome, which came out in 1974, saw Kodachrome II replaced by Kodachrome 25 and Kodachrome-X replaced by Kodachrome 64. The differences between this version and the previous weren’t huge and image quality was very similar. The biggest change was going from the K-12 to the K-14 development process (which was a little less toxic and complex, but still toxic and complex). This generation of Kodachrome is what most people think of when they picture (pun intended) the film, gracing the pages of magazines like National Geographic.

While I’ve published a number of recipes with the Kodachrome name, I’ve never made one for X-Trans I because Classic Chrome is necessary to replicate the look, and X-Trans I doesn’t have Classic Chrome. Well, Thomas Schwab got himself a Fujifilm X-E1, and he figured out a pretty phenomenal Kodachrome facsimile using PRO Neg. Std! Unbelievable! It’s amazing how good this recipe looks considering that it doesn’t use Classic Chrome. The X-M1 doesn’t have PRO Neg. Std, so this recipe isn’t compatible with that camera, but if you have an X-E1 or X-Pro1, this one is sure to become an instant favorite! Thank you, Thomas, for creating and sharing this recipe!

PRO Neg. Std
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: +1 (Medium-High)
Shadow: +2 (High)
Color: -2 (Low)
Sharpness: +2 (Hard)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
White Balance: Auto, +1 Red & -2 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this “Kodachrome II” film simulation recipe on my Fujifilm X-Pro1:

*Cloud Building Behind Mountain* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Grass & Flowers* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Berry Bush* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Reddish Berries* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Sons for Mayor* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Top Stop* – Centerville, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Restroom Closed* – Weber Canyon, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Interstate 84 West* – Uintah, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Power Stop* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Five Buckets* – Weber Canyon, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

Find these film simulation recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly — Film Recipes App!

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Fujifilm PRO Neg. Std Film Simulation Recipes

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Ritchie Roesch

Great Salt Lake Evening – Layton, UT – Fujifilm X-T20 – PRO Neg. Std

PRO Neg. Std is one of the least popular film simulations available on Fujifilm X-Trans cameras, so you might be surprised by the number of different film simulation recipes I created that use it as the base. At first PRO Neg. Std may seem flat and dull. It has the softest tonality of all the film simulation options, and it is one of the least saturated. Fujifilm modeled it after Fujicolor Pro 160 NS film printed on Fujicolor paper. It has a great analog print quality to it that can be quite appealing!

The PRO Neg. Std film simulation was inspired by a portrait film, so it’s no surprise that it is great for skin tones. By adjusting the settings, it can be made to resemble different negative films or produce different analog looks. I particularly appreciate how this film simulation handles shadows. Many of the different color film simulations that Fujifilm offers on their cameras handle shadows similar to reversal film, but not PRO Neg. Std, which has a negative film quality, particularly in the shadows.

Below you will find all of my different film simulation recipes that I have created that use PRO Neg. Std. If you haven’t tried them all, I personally invite you to do so and see which are your favorites! My personal favorites are Superia 800 and Pro 400H, but they each have their own usefulness and charm. Let me know in the comments which recipe you like most!

Even though the different recipes say X100F and X-T20, they are completely compatible with any Fujifilm X-Trans III or newer camera. For example, you don’t have to use the X100F recipes exclusively on the X100F. You can use any of my recipes on any X-Trans III camera.

Fujicolor Superia 800

CineStill 800T

Eterna

Aged Color

Fujicolor Pro 400H