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Kodak Vericolor III 160 — A Fujifilm Recipe for X-Trans V Cameras

Posted on 15 Hours Ago by Ritchie Roesch

*Frontier Motel & Cafe* – Truxton, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Kodak Vericolor III 160

One of the first Film Simulation Recipes that I created for X-Trans V cameras was Kodak Vericolor Warm, which utilized what was at the time the brand-new Nostalgic Neg. film simulation. While I didn’t set out to replicate Vericolor film when I made it, nonetheless the Recipe had some resemblance to Kodak Vericolor III 160 Type-S film when used with a warming filter (like an 81A or 82A), so I named it Kodak Vericolor Warm. Fast forward a little over three years, and I got an email from Thomas Schwab (who has created or co-created a whole bunch of Recipes), with the idea to modify the Kodak Vericolor Warm Recipe into a normal (not extra warm) iteration of Kodak Vericolor III. The changes were simple, but it makes a notable difference. That’s where this Recipe comes from.

For those who don’t remember, Kodak introduced the Vericolor line in the early 1970’s and Vericolor III in 1983. Initially, there were two versions of the film: the daylight-balanced Vericolor III 160 Type-S and the Tungsten-balanced Vericolor III 100 Type-L. Kodak renamed the latter to Ektacolor Pro Gold 100T and later to Portra 100T, which was discontinued in 2006. In the late-1980’s, Kodak renamed the former to Vericolor III 160 (dropping Type-S from the name) when they introduced Vericolor III 400. In 1998, both of those films were replaced by Portra 160 and Portra 400 respectively. It’s my understanding that Kodak made periodic improvements or adjustments to the film during the 1980’s and 1990’s, but, overall, those changes were small.

*Canyon Club* – Williams, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Kodak Vericolor III 160

The Kodak Vericolor III 160 Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with all fifth-generation X-series cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III cameras. You can also use it on the latest GFX models, like the GFX100 II, GFX100S II, GFX100RF, and presumably the Eterna 55. I’m definitely a fan of this Recipe. In certain situations you might find it to be slightly too cool, and the original Kodak Vericolor Warm Recipe might be a better fit. For those who found the “warm” version just a hair too warm, you might like this one more.

Film Simulation: Nostalgic Neg.
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Strong
White Balance: 3200K, +7 Red & -8 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR-Auto
Highlight: -2
Shadow: -1
Color: +2
Sharpness: -2
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 using this Kodak Vericolor III 160 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5:

*Last Light Over Estella Mountains* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Short Final* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Route 66* – Williams, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Star Hotel* – Williams, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Grand Canyon Hotel* – Williams, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Boxcar Bridge* – Williams, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*9 Arizona Motor Hotel* – Williams, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Buick with Flat Tire* – Seligman, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Daniel’s Moving & Storage* – Truxton, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Closed Gas Station* – Truxton, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*San Fransisco Peaks with Dusting of Snow* – Flagstaff, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Go 2 the Train Station* – Flagstaff, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Fujifilm Photographer* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Rooftop Portrait* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Photo by Amanda Roesch

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7 Fujifilm Recipes for Dramatic Street Photos

Posted on 1 Day Ago by Ritchie Roesch

*Photographing in Phoenix* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – BewareMyVelvia – Triple Exposure

The Fuji X Weekly App has a Category feature for App Patrons that allows you to Filter Recipes by different genres, styles, or situations. For example, you can Filter By Travel. Or Cloudy. Or Landscapes or Street. There are 17 different Categories, and you can choose however many you’d like. For example, if you’d like a retro Americana aesthetic that’s good for midday light, you can find that. For this article, I chose Dramatic and Street, because I was interested in a Recipe for dramatic-looking images in an urban setting.

What makes a street photo dramatic is often not the Recipe, but the light and whatever is going on inside the frame. You don’t need a dramatic Recipe for a dramatic photo. I was after something that was inherently going to bring some hoopla, though, so I chose Dramatic as the first Category, and Street as the second (because I was heading into the city). I was presented with a number of options, including the seven below. I chose three—BewareMyVelvia, Xpro ’62, and FRGMT B&W—and programmed them into my camera. Unfortunately, it ended up raining pretty hard, and my photography opportunity got cut short by some other circumstances, so I didn’t come away with much. But I did want to illustrate another situation in which the Category feature was helpful.

If you are looking for some Recipes for street photography that’s going to accentuate or create drama, the seven below are good options. Not all of these Recipes are ones you’d use for every subject or situation, but in the right circumstance you can get excellent results. Five of the ones below are color, and the last two are black-and-white.

BewareMyVelvia

Created by Tom Baumgaertel, a.k.a. bewaremyfuji, the BewareMyVelvia Recipe is specifically intended for multiple-exposure photography; however, it can be used for single-exposure pictures, too. It produces a cross-process look similar to Velvia 50 film developed in C41 chemistry. This is likely the ultimate dramatic street photography Recipe. It’s compatible with fourth and fifth generation X-series cameras, as well as newer GFX models.

Xpro ’62

Xpro ’62 is another Recipe that produces a cross-process look, although with a notably divergent aesthetic. This is compatible with fourth-generations cameras (X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II); for fifth-generations models (X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III), simply reduce Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak (instead of Strong).

Expired ECN-2 100T

The Expired ECN-2 100T Recipe mimics the look of a motion picture stock that’s intended for use in artificial light that has long since expired, and was spooled for still photography and developed in C41 chemistry. The results are certainly unusual. This Recipe is for newer fourth (X-E4, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II) and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as newer GFX models.

GAF 500

Mimicking the aesthetic of the highest ISO color slide film of the ’60’s and ’70’s, the GAF 500 Recipe requires using an ultra-high ISO: 12800! You’re either going to love or hate how grainy this one is. GAF 500 is compatible with fourth-generation X-series cameras; for fifth-generation, simply reduce Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak (instead of Strong).

Expired Slide

A facsimile of slide film that’s been mishandled in some way, the Expired Slide Recipe produces a lomography-esque aesthetic that you might appreciate in the right situations. It’s compatible with fourth and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as newer GFX models.

FRGMT B&W

Fujifilm’s first official Recipe, FRGMT B&W—created by fashion designer, producer, and artist Hiroshi Fujiwara—was included in a limited edition of the GFX100RF. I asked for and received permission to publish it on Fuji X Weekly. This is a contrasty black-and-white Recipe that produces dramatic results. It’s compatible with fourth and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as newer GFX models.

Kodak T-Max P3200

Last but certainly not least, Kodak T-Max P3200 was a collaborative effort between Anders Lindborg and the late John Sevigny. This is one of the best black-and-white Recipes, producing dramatic and grainy images. It’s compatible with fourth and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as newer GFX models. If you’ve never tried this one, you should do so today!

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Top 10 Fujifilm Recipes NOT Named After a Film Stock

Posted on 8 Days Ago by Ritchie Roesch

*Golden Appalachian Light* – Gatlinburg, TN – Fujifilm X-T5 – Classic Amber

The majority of the Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly are modeled—whether loosely or strictly—on actual film stocks. Because of this, most Recipes are named after various emulsions—for example Kodachrome 64, Kodak Portra 400 v2, Kodak Tri-X 400, Fujicolor Superia 100, etc., etc., etc.. Some are a little less obvious, like BewareMyVelvia and Fujicolor Film, which aren’t modeled after a specific film, but have a brand name in the title nonetheless (Velvia and Fujicolor, respectively). Those with a Kodak name (like Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, etc.) tend to be the most popular.

The 10 Recipes in this article were not named after any film. Instead, you’ll see titles with words like Vibrant, Summer, and Classic. I used page-view website statistics to determine which are the Top 10; specifically, these are the 10 that have been viewed the most on Fuji X Weekly since January 1st. The first few didn’t surprise me at all because they’re often found in the most-popular lists, but some of the others were less expected—if I did a Top 100, they’d all be there, and many would make a Top 50 list, too, but only a few crack the Top 25. Since I don’t keep close tabs on those below 25, I’m often unsure just how popular many of the Recipes are or are not. The first three in this list are indeed quite popular, and I’d call the next two popular as well, falling just outside the Top 25; however, the bottom five—especially the last two—are definitely less commonly used.

If you are looking for a Fujifilm Recipe that isn’t named after a specific brand or emulsion, the list below is the Top 10 most popular (in order from most-to-least viewed). You might not like all of them, but there’s probably at least one or two that produce an aesthetic that you’ll appreciate. If you haven’t tried these, or if you haven’t used them in awhile, I invite you to load a couple that are intriguing to you into your camera’s C1-C7 Custom Settings presets, or into FS1-FS3 if you have a Fujifilm X-E5, and give them a try today!

Vibrant Arizona

The Vibrant Arizona Recipe is an approximation of a Wes Anderson look, or at least as close to that as you can get straight-out-of-camera. It’s bright and warm, and works especially well in harsh midday light. It’s compatible with fourth and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as newer GFX models.

Pacific Blues

Pacific Blues is a Classic Negative-based Recipe that was inspired by Lucy Laucht‘s Spirit of Summer series, particularly the Positano Blues photographs. While it is intended for a sunny summer day at the beach, I have found that it works quite well on dreary or foggy days, too. While the version linked above is for fourth-generation cameras, there’s also a version for fifth-generation models.

California Summer

Inspired by some of Preet‘s photographs, the California Summer Recipe produces a warm gold-coast summertime vibe. It’s compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras and the latest GFX models.

Classic Color

The Classic Color Recipe is a variant of Kodak Portra 400 v2. I had a project with Fujifilm and they didn’t want the Recipe I used to have a competing brand name in the title, so I created this one. If you like Kodak Portra 400 v2, you’ll probably like this one, too. It’s compatible with fourth and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as newer GFX models.

1970’s Summer

A New American Color aesthetic, 1970’s Summer is a warm summer-like Recipe with a vintage aesthetic. It’s compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras and the latest GFX models.

Fluorescent Night

Specifically intended for nighttime photography, Fluorescent Night has a greenish cast in certain light, and a blueish cast in other light. While it’s intended for use after-dark, it’s not bad for daylight, too, if you’re after a cool look. This Recipe is compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras and the latest GFX models.

Timeless Negative

Timeless Negative is a versatile Recipe that I gravitate towards around the fall and winter holidays. It’s a lovely Recipe that I think a lot of you would like if you tried it. While the version linked above is for fifth-generation cameras, there’s also a version for fourth-generation models.

FRGMT B&W

Fujifilm’s first official Recipe, found in a special-edition of the GFX100RF, FRGMT B&W was created by fashion designer, producer, and artist Hiroshi Fujiwara. I asked for and (seemingly miraculously) received permission to publish it on Fuji X Weekly. It’s compatible with fourth and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as newer GFX models.

Summer of 1960

The Summer of 1960 Recipe was modeled after many of the photos found in the December 1960 issue of Arizona Highway’s magazine that had mostly been captured over the prior summer. It’s compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras and the latest GFX models.

Classic Amber

Classic Amber is a newer Recipe, published on November 1st of last year. It’s very warm, and doesn’t work in every situation; however, when it works, it works exceedingly well. It’s compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras and the latest GFX models.

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7 Fujifilm Recipes for Midday Retro Americana Photography

Posted on 11 Days Ago by Ritchie Roesch

Someone once told me that Film Simulation Recipes transformed their photography simply because they no longer kept their camera in the bag during midday light. With the right Recipe, they could get good results even in the harsh and often ugly light found when the sun is high in the sky. Interestingly, there are some photographers who prefer midday light for some of their work (Kyle McDougall comes to mind, especially his An American Mile series). While the rule of thumb has always been that golden hour is best for photography (and shooting more during golden hour is the quickest way to improve your photographs), that doesn’t mean you can’t create good photographs at other times. You don’t need to put your camera away just because the sun is high.

One underrated benefit of midday light is that it frees you from endlessly chasing “perfect light,” which can quietly become a creative crutch. When the sun is high and unflattering, you have to engage more deeply with the scene in front of you. It forces you to pay attention to timing, layering, and narrative, rather than waiting for golden hour to do the heavy lifting. It encourages a mindset shift from collecting pretty pictures to telling stories. Limitations improve art, and midday light is one of those limitations that, once embraced, can quietly sharpen your photographic vision. Obviously, all of this is a journey. There’s no right or wrong way to do photography, and I’m not saying that you should or must do anything; I’m only offering a little encouragement to those who put their cameras away when the sun is high—good photographs can be made anytime, even in midday light.

The Fuji X Weekly App has a new Category feature for App Patrons that allows you to Filter Recipes by different genres, styles, or situations. For example, you can Filter By Travel. Or Cloudy. Or Landscapes or Street. One Category that I personally appreciate is Americana. When you Filter By Americana you’ll see nearly 80 results. If you Filter By Midday, there are over 100 Recipes. When you Filter By both Americana and Midday, it narrows it down to 28 Recipes. Filtering by Americana, Midday, and the Fujifilm X-E5 narrows the results further to 12. Maybe from there you can easily choose which one or ones you want to program into your camera, or maybe a dozen is still too many to decide. Adding one more Filter option—in this case, Retro—brings it down further to just seven. So if you are after a retro Americana aesthetic that’s good for harsh midday light, the seven Recipes below are excellent options. If it’s still too many, you can add more Filters, such as DR400, which brings it down to four, and Grain, which narrows it to just two. You can be as specific as you’d like, which really helps to refine the results to exactly what you’re looking for.

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15 Fujifilm Recipes for Travel Photography

Posted on 14 Days Ago by Ritchie Roesch

*Fire, Truck* – Lordburg, NM – Fujifilm GFX100S II – 1970’s Summer

A frequent question that I get asked is: which Film Simulation Recipes are good for travel photography? Typically, it’s something along the lines of, “I’ll be visiting [insert location here], and I’d like to know which Recipes I should add to my C1-C7 for this trip.” Since this is a common question, I thought it worthwhile to dedicate an article to the topic.

What makes a Recipe good for travel photography is very difficult to answer. I think it’s one that will produce results that are typical of historic or current travel photography aesthetics. For example, Kodachrome 64 is an iconic slide film for travel photography thanks to photographers like Steve McCurry, so the Kodachrome 64 Recipe is an obvious one. The vibrant colors of many European cities like Copenhagen, Prague, Reykjavik, Burano, etc., are ideal for a Velvia-based Recipe. A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without a Classic Negative Recipe. A roadtrip across the American southwest in July would be great for 1970’s Summer. While some Recipes might be good for any trip, others might be more specific to the location and even the season.

*Pool Remnant* – Rodanthe, NC – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Kodak Tri-X 400

For this article, I decided to suggest a Recipe for each C1-C7 Custom Settings preset: one set for fifth-generation cameras, and one for fourth-generation cameras (the X-H2s and X-H2 has C1-C6; the X-S10 and X-S20 has C1-C4). Because you can program a “bonus” 8th Recipe into the IQ Menu on fifth-generation models, I included one for that (the X-E5 has the option for three additional Recipes on the Film Dial… I didn’t account for that in this post). For a number of these suggestions, they could be for X-Trans IV or V, so feel free to swap them out if you prefer one over another—I didn’t want to repeat any, but have 15 different Recipes. Fifth-generation Recipes are compatible with the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III, as well as the GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF. Fourth-generation Recipes are compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II (the X-T3/X-T30 is its own category), as well as the GFX100S. Clear as mud?

I found the 15 Fujifilm Recipes below in the Fuji X Weekly App. If you are a Patron subscriber, you can Filter By a number of things, including Camera and Category (among others). Because the X100-series is the most quintessential X-series model for travel, for the fifth-generation Recipes I chose to Filter By X100VI and for the the fourth-generation I chose to Filter By X100V. In both instances, I also selected Travel as the Category. While this narrowed the results some, it was still a lot of Recipes, an almost overwhelming number to choose from. To narrow it down much further, I chose some other Filter options (in addition to Camera and Travel) to help me find the best Recipes for each set. I’ll explain it below.

Fifth-Generation (X100VI):

C1 — Kodachrome 64

*Red Barn* – Ronks, PA – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Kodachrome 64

Kodachrome is the most iconic film, gracing the covers and pages of magazines like National Geographic and Arizona Highways for decades. While the film was discontinued awhile ago along with the chemistry to develop it, the soul of it lives on (quite ironically) in Fujifilm cameras. Because I wanted C1 to be an ideal Recipe for an American roadtrip, I chose Americana, Film-Like, Street, and Travel as my Filter By Category options, and that’s how I found the Kodachrome 64 Recipe. For those with fourth-generation cameras, there’s a version of Kodachrome 64 for you.

C2 — 1976 Kodak

*Rainbow over Jersey* – Jersey City, NJ – Fujifilm X-T50 – 1976 Kodak

For the second slot, I prioritized versatility. Specifically, I wanted a Recipe that uses Auto White Balance, for instances when the light is tricky, and a daylight-balanced Recipe might be disappointing. Of course, I also wanted the Recipe to be good anytime, not just in tricky light. To find the 1976 Kodak Recipe, I chose Classic and Travel as my Filter By Category options, and also Filter By Auto White Balance. Reala Ace is an alternative to strongly consider for this spot, but I was specifically thinking of a Kodak-like aesthetic.

C3 — 1970’s Summer

For the third slot, I wanted a warm and grainy Recipe, so I chose Grain, Travel, and Warm as my Filter By Category options. While 1970’s Summer won’t be for every subject and situation, in the right circumstances it can be amazing. I debated between this and Kodak Portra 800 v3, but I personally like the 1970’s Summer Recipe just a little more, so I went with it.

C4 — 1-Hour Photo

*Truxton Station* – Truxton, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – 1-Hour Photo

This is one of my new favorite Recipes. I just absolutely love it! But, 1-Hour Photo is an App Patron Early-Access Recipe, so it’s only currently available to Patron subscribers. I found it by selecting Grain and Travel as the Categories, and also Filter By Classic Negative Simulation. Classic Negative is one of my top favorite Film Simulations, so I wanted to include it in my travel set.

C5 — Classic Amber

I kept Filter By Classic Negative, but changed the Categories to Travel and Warm. Classic Amber is another new personal favorite Recipe, but it requires the right situations—when it works, it really works; when it doesn’t, it really doesn’t.

C6 — Vivid Velvia

*Roaring Fork* – Great Smoky Mountains NP, TN – Fujifilm X-E5 – Vivid Velvia

No C1-C7 for travel would be complete without a Velvia Recipe, so I selected Filter By Velvia and Filter By Travel to find Vivid Velvia. This Recipe is dramatic and vibrant, and is perfect when the situation calls for something bold.

C7 — Kodak Tri-X 400

*Low Clouds Over Manhattan* – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X100VI – Kodak Tri-X 400

The final slot demands a black-and-white Recipe. I chose Dramatic and Travel for the Categories, as well as Filter By B&W. Of course, Kodak Tri-X 400 is one of my all-time favorite Recipes, so it would be a shame to not include it.

IQ Menu — Film Dial Recipe

*Boulder Theater* – Boulder, CO – Fujifilm X100VI – Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm (Reala Ace)

On the newer cameras, whenever none of the C1-C7 Custom Settings presets are selected, the camera will use whatever is programmed into the IQ Menu set, which means you get a bonus 8th Recipe. For this, the Film Dial Recipe (which is not one, but 14 Recipes) is perfect. It adds a ton of aesthetic versatility. The best part is that it doesn’t require a camera with a Film Dial; just like the Universal Negative Recipe set, it can be used on any fifth-generation model. I found it by selecting Film-Like, Landscapes, Nighttime, Street, and Travel as the Categories, which revealed Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm, one of the 14 Film Dial Recipes. Simply change the Film Simulation to turn it into any of the other Film Dial Recipes.

Fourth-Generation (X100V):

C1 — Kodak Portra 400 v2

*Sunset Photography* – Laguna Beach, CA – Fujifilm X100V – Kodak Portra 400 v2

This is one of my all-time favorite Recipes, and is especially great when the sun is low to the horizon. I found it by choosing Americana, Film-Like, Golden Hour, Street, and Travel as the Categories. For those with a fifth-generation camera, there’s a version of Kodak Portra 400 v2 for you.

C2 — Reggie’s Portra

*Mountain Sunset* – Flagstaff, AZ – Fujifilm X100V – Reggie’s Portra

This was the most popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly in 2025. Like in the fifth-generation set, I wanted a Recipe that uses Auto White Balance for C2. I found it by selecting Filter By Americana and Travel Categories, as well as Filter By Auto White Balance. Having a versatile Recipe like Reggie’s Portra in your C1-C7 can be invaluable when traveling.

C3 — Vintage Color

*Sentinel & Merced* – Yosemite NP, CA – Fujifilm X100V – Vintage Color

For the third slot, the Categories I chose are Grain, Retro, and Travel. That narrowed it down to a handful of options, and of those I chose Vintage Color. This is a Recipes that really works when it works, and really doesn’t when it doesn’t. For those with a fifth-generation model, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak instead of Strong.

C4 — Nostalgia Color

*Columbia River* – Hammond, OR – Fujifilm X-E4 – Nostalgia Color

It’s time for a Classic Negative Recipe. I used the same Filters as C4 in the previous set (Grain and Travel for the Categories, and Classic Negative for the Film Simulation), and picked Nostalgia Color for the Recipe. For those with a fifth-generation model, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak. Initially I had Fujicolor Natura 1600 in mind for this spot, but it’s not compatible with the X100V because it uses .5 Tone Curve adjustments.

C5 — Pacific Blues

I found Pacific Blues when I used the same Filter By options as C4 (Grain and Travel for the Categories, and Classic Negative for the Film Simulation); since it’s one of my top favorite Recipes, I knew that I needed to include it in this set. For those with a fifth-generation camera, there’s a version of Pacific Blues for you.

C6 — The Rockwell

*Abandoned Dream* – Red Rock Lakes NWR, MT – Fujifilm X100V – The Rockwell

Just like in the previous set, this list wouldn’t be complete without a Velvia-based Recipe. I found this simply by selecting Filter By Travel and Filter By Velvia. When the situation calls for bold Recipe, The Rockwell will accomplish that, delivering vibrant and sharp results.

C7 — Ilford HP5 Plus 400

*Horsetail Falls From Bridge* – Columbia River Gorge, OR – Fujifilm X100V – Ilford HP5 Plus 400

There’s got to be at least one black-and-white Recipe, and I chose Ilford HP5 Plus 400. There are plenty of good ones to pick from, this is just one of many that would work well for C7. I found it by selecting Travel as the Category, as well as Filter By B&W.

There are so many different C1-C7 combinations that one could create that would do well for travel photography, the 15 Recipes above merely constitute two examples. One should consider the weather, the potential light situations, the genre of photography, and one’s preferred aesthetics. In the Fuji X Weekly App, you can use the various Filter By options to get as specific as you want—the more specific, the fewer results. For example, if you want something for your X-T30 III that’s good for cloudy conditions and nighttime photography, plus is grainy, retro, and film-like, and is good for travel, you can find that Recipe. Or if you have an X-E4 and want a Velvia Recipe for nighttime street photography, there’s a Recipe for that, too. If you’re simply searching for a good set of travel Recipes for your C1-C7 Custom Settings presets, the two suggestions above will be a good starting place—if you don’t like one or two of the Recipes, exchange them out for ones that you do like. If you are traveling somewhere soon and are really unsure which Recipes to program into your fifth or fourth-generation Fujifilm camera, I think you’ll appreciate these options, as at least one of the Recipes should work well no matter where you are and what situation you are in.

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12 Fujifilm Recipes for Rainy Days

Posted on 16 Days Ago by Ritchie Roesch

*Pouring Rain* – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X-T50 – Pacific Blues

I get asked fairly regularly which Film Simulation Recipes are good for overcast days, perhaps when it’s rainy or foggy. I live in Arizona where the sunshine seems endless, and dreary weather only occurs every now and then. Like film, the majority of Recipes are intended for sunny daylight conditions. When the sun is hidden by clouds, which Fujifilm Recipes should you use?

There are definitely a lot of great options. Much will depend on the lighting (thin or thick clouds?), photographic subject, and desired aesthetic. I might like a certain Recipe for rainy days, but you might not, and vice versa. Everyone has their own tastes. Having a large number of options allows you to discover what works best for you, but where do you even find them?

*Bryan Minear getting soaked* – Windham, NY – Fujifilm X-T5 – Kodak Tri-X 400

A recently added feature to the Fuji X Weekly App is Categories. One way to use Categories is—if you are a Patron subscriber—to Filter By Category, and one of the Categories is Cloudy. So I did just that: I selected Fujifilm X-T5 as my camera and Cloudy as a Category (you can select as many Categories as you’d like, to really narrow it down). When I did this, I was presented with 40 results. You might not like all 40, and that’s ok—different strokes for different folks—but there’s a good chance that a few will match well with your light, subject, and desired aesthetic.

I went through the 40 results—Recipes that are good for cloudy situations and are compatible with my Fujifilm X-T5—and picked my favorite 12, which you’ll find below. If you are unsure which Recipes to use on rainy days, these 12 are ones to strongly consider. Surely one or two will be a good fit for you and your specific situation and style. Or, open up the Fuji X Weekly App, and Filter By your camera and whatever Categories you’d like. For example, if you choose X-Pro3 plus Cloudy, Film-Like, and Street, you’ll get 10 results.

PRO Negative 160C

The PRO Negative 160C Recipe, which uses the Reala Ace Film Simulation, produces slightly vibrant and warm pictures that are overall pretty true-to-life, with a color negative film aesthetic. Because it uses Auto White Balance, it’s very versatile, making it an excellent choice for dreary days.

Kodak Pro 400

Another Reala Ace-based Recipe, Kodak Pro 400 has a Portra-like look that’s a little less warm than the other Portra-like Recipes. While it’s daylight balanced, it does quite well in rainy weather.

Chrome City

Chrome City is found in the Universal Negative Recipe set. Really, any of the 14 Recipes within that set are good for cloudy days, but Chrome City, which uses Eterna Bleach Bypass, is my personal favorite.

Reala Ace

Despite the name, the Reala Ace Recipe does not use the Reala Ace Film Simulation; instead, it’s based on Classic Negative. Because it uses Auto White Balance, it’s highly versatile, and does well in overcast light.

Emulsion ’86

Emulsion ’86 is based on the Nostalgic Neg. Film Simulation. While it uses Daylight White Balance, it is quite good for cloudy situations.

Kodachrome 25

Another Daylight White Balance Recipe, Kodachrome 25, which uses Classic Chrome and produces a sharp slide-film aesthetic, is a good option for overcast days.

Thommy’s Ektachrome

Thommy’s Ektachrome is intended for sunny daylight, but its overall cool cast combined with the warmth of the Nostalgic Neg. Film Simulation make for an excellent rainy day Recipe.

Nostalgic Americana

While the Nostalgic Americana Recipe, which uses the Nostalgic Neg. Film Simulation, is warmer and intended for sunny daylight situations, it can produce good results on dreary days; however, it definitely depends on the situation, as this one can easy be a little too warm.

Kodak Vericolor VPS

One of my personal favorites for overcast light is Kodak Vericolor VPS, which uses the Nostalgic Neg. Film Simulation. Even though it’s intended for sunny daylight, I love how it looks when the sky is covered with clouds.

Appalachian Negative

Another Nostalgic Neg.-based Recipe that is daylight-balanced, I have had good luck using the Appalachian Negative Recipe on overcast days.

Superia Xtra 400

While Superia Xtra 400, which uses the Classic Negative Film Simulation, is the warmest of the Superia-like Recipes, because it uses Auto White Balance, it’s also the most versatile, and is great for use on rainy days.

Pacific Blues

My overall favorite Recipe to use on foggy or dreary days is Pacific Blues. Even though it was made for a sunny day at the beach, I just love how it works in the rain. It’s not a Recipe that everyone will appreciate for those situations, but I do, and I know some of you will, too.

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26 Fujifilm Recipes to try in 2026

Posted on 17 Days Ago by Ritchie Roesch

*Cruiser’s Cafe 66* – Williams, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – PRO Negative 160C

Those who have been around Fujifilm for awhile likely have a good idea of which Film Simulation Recipes they like, and probably have their favorites programmed into their camera. But there are many newcomers to the system, as well as some who have been around awhile but are looking for a new Recipe to try. If you are unsure, you’ll find some solid suggestions below.

The idea for this article has been in my head since the beginning of the year—now that January is over, I figured I better get to it before it’s too late. For this post, I didn’t want to offer the usual set, and I also didn’t want to fill the list full of the most popular Recipes; instead, I wanted to include some that were overlooked, that maybe you haven’t yet tried even if you’ve been around for awhile. I also didn’t want it to be strictly Recipes for the newest models (although I focused much more on the newer cameras than the older ones because that’s what most are using).

Without further ado, and in no particular order, below are 26 Fujifilm Recipes to try in 2026!

PRO Negative 160C

The PRO Negative 160C Recipe uses the Reala Ace Film Simulation, which means that it is only compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—as well as the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF. But, there is a version that uses PRO Neg. Hi, which is compatible with “newer” fourth-generation models. This Recipe is quite versatile, producing a negative film aesthetic similar to Fujicolor PRO 160C that works well in most situations. While it leans slightly warm and vibrant, overall it remains fairly neutral and true-to-life.

Agfa Ultra 100 v2

Agfa Ultra 100 v2 is a warm Recipe that leans towards green, and is best for sunny daylight situations, although I’ve had some good luck using it in natural-light indoor situations, as well as at night. Because it uses the Nostalgic Neg. Film Simulation, it is only compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—as well as the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Kodak Vericolor VPS

Another Nostalgic Neg.-based Recipe, Kodak Vericolor VPS is good for both sunny and cloudy situations. It produces a late-1970’s to early-1980’s color negative film vibe. It is only compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—as well as the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Kodak Vision3 250D v2

The Kodak Vision3 250D Recipe uses Eterna, and there’s a version for both the X-T3/X-T30 and “newer” fourth-generation models; however, this Kodak Vision3 250D v2 Recipe has Nostalgic Neg. as the base instead of Eterna. It produces a warm look that is great for sunny daylight situations. This version of the Recipe is only compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—as well as the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Nostalgic Americana

Nostalgic Americana is one of my favorite Nostalgic Neg.-based Recipes. It produces an aesthetic similar to color photos printed in magazines (such as Arizona Highways) back in the 1960’s and ’70’s, with a lot of grain and a warm cast. This Recipe is best for sunny daylight situations. It’s only compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—as well as the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Classic Color

Fujifilm has displayed two of my photographs at some of their events, and both were captured with this Classic Color Recipe. It has similarities to my Kodak Portra 400 v2 Recipe, but isn’t identical. It’s most ideal for sunny daylight situations, but I did have some luck with it at night. This Recipe is compatible with “newer” fourth-generation models (X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II), fifth-generation cameras (X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III), and recent GFX releases (GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, GFX100RF).

Kodak Portra 400

This Kodak Portra 400 Recipe is for fourth-generation X-series cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—plus the GFX100S. There’s also a version for the X-T3/X-T30 (plus GFX100). To use this Recipe on fifth-generation cameras, simply set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak. It produces a warm look similar to the iconic film of the same name. If you’ve been around awhile you’ve likely already tried it, but if you are new to Fujifilm you might not yet have programmed it into your camera.

Elite Chrome 200

The Elite Chrome 200 Recipe is a facsimile of Kodak’s low-budget version of Ektachrome E200, a “high ISO” consumer-grade slide film from the 1990’s and early 2000’s. It’s best for sunny daylight situations. This Recipe is for fourth-generation X-series cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—plus the GFX100S; for use on fifth-generation models (plus newer GFX), simply set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak.

Kodak Pro 400

Kodak Pro 400 is an approximation of Portra 400 using Reala Ace instead of Classic Chrome. It’s best for sunny daylight situations, although I did have some good luck with it in natural-light indoors, as well as at night. It’s warm, but less warm than other Portra-like Recipes. Because it uses Reala Ace, it is only compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—as well as the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Classic Amber

Classic Amber, which is the first in this list that uses Classic Negative, is a very warm Recipe that produces striking results in the right situations (mainly, sunny daylight). When it works, it really works; when it doesn’t, it really doesn’t. This Recipe is compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—as well as the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF. For “newer” fourth-generations cameras, blue won’t be quite as deep, but the results will be quite similar overall, so feel free to try it anyway.

Fujicolor 100 Gold

This is another warm Recipe that utilizes Classic Negative, and is best for sunny daylight situations. Fujicolor 100 Gold is for fourth-generation X-series cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—as well as the GFX100S. For fifth-generation models (and the latest GFX), it will render blue just a little more deeply, but the results will be quite similar overall, so feel free to try it anyway.

Old Kodak

The Old Kodak Recipe has similarities to Vintage Kodachrome and Kodachrome 1. It’s compatible with “newer” X-series models—X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—as well as the GFX100S. For fifth-generation cameras (and the latest GFX), simply set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak instead of Strong. While this Recipe is warm, it’s quite versatile, and can be used in a lot different situations.

Eterna Summer

Eterna Summer produces a warm, cinematic aesthetic that’s best for sunny daylight situations. This Recipe is compatible with “newer” fourth-generation models (X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II), fifth-generation cameras (X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III), and recent GFX releases (GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, GFX100RF).

SantaColor

This SantaColor Recipe is not necessarily for Christmas, but for sunny daylight situations. While warm, it leans more red-orange than yellow. This Recipe is compatible with fourth-generation cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—and the GFX100S. For fifth-generation models (and the latest GFX), it will render blue just a little more deeply, but the results will be quite similar overall, so feel free to try it anyway.

Ferrania Solaris FG 400

The only Eterna Bleach Bypass-based Recipe in this list, Ferrania Solaris FG 400 produces striking results. This is another warm Recipe that’s intended for sunny daylight situations. It’s for “newer” fourth-generation cameras—X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—as well as the GFX100S; for fifth-generation models (and the latest GFX), set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak.

Nostalgia Color

A “memory color” aesthetic of photographic prints from the ’90’s, Nostalgia Color uses Classic Negative and has a warm cast that’s perfect for sunny daylight. This Recipe is compatible with fourth-generation cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—and the GFX100S; for fifth-generation models (and the latest GFX), set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak.

Superia Premium 400

Superia Premium 400 might be the most overlooked of the various Superia-like Recipes. It leans warm, more towards red than yellow. This Recipe is for sunny daylight situations, but I’ve also had good luck with it on dreary days. It’s compatible with fourth-generation cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—and the GFX100S; for fifth-generation models (and the latest GFX), set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak.

Fujicolor NPS 160 Pulled

Probably my favorite Recipe for indoor artificial light situations, Fujicolor NPS 160 Pulled is a great allrounder if you want a subdued aesthetic. This might be the most underrated Recipe in this list. It’s for fourth-generation cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—and the GFX100S; for fifth-generation models (and the latest GFX), set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak.

AgfaChrome RS 100

For a slightly cool color cast, try the AgfaChrome RS 100 Recipe. In situations where other Recipes are too warm, this is a good one to use. It’s compatible with fourth-generation cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—and the GFX100S; for fifth-generation models (and the latest GFX), set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak instead of Strong.

Fujicolor C200 v2

The Fujicolor C200 v2 Recipe somehow seems both warm and cool simultaneously. It’s best for sunny daylight, but I’ve had good luck with it in overcast situations, indoors, and at night. This Recipe is for fourth-generation cameras—X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—and the GFX100S; for fifth-generation models (and the latest GFX), set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak instead of Strong.

Vivid Velvia

The most vibrant Recipe in this group, Vivid Velvia produces dramatically colorful pictures. It’s quite versatile, just as long as long as you’re after a vibrant aesthetic. This Recipe is compatible with fourth (except X-T3/X-T30) and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as “newer” GFX models.

Fluorescent Night

Fluorescent Night is the only Recipe in this list that’s specifically intended for nighttime photography. Because it uses the Nostalgic Neg. Film Simulation, it is only compatible with fifth-generation X-series cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—as well as the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Moody Monochrome

Moody Monochrome is a contrasty black-and-white Recipe that uses Acros+Ye. Compatible with fourth (except X-T3/X-T30) and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as “newer” GFX models.

FRGMT B&W

This is Fujifilm’s first official Recipe—created by fashion designer, producer, and artist Hiroshi Fujiwara—which was included in a limited edition GFX100RF. I asked for and received permission to publish FRGMT B&W on Fuji X Weekly. It’s for fourth (except X-T3/X-T30) and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as “newer” GFX models.

Agfa Scala

Agfa Scala is one of the older Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, published in 2018. It’s modeled after a B&W slide film that was discontinued, then later brought back. This Recipe is for X-Trans III cameras, plus the X-T3/X-T30; however, I’ve used it on newer models, setting Grain size to Weak, Color Chrome Effect and Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, and Clarity to 0 or +1.

Classic B&W

Classic B&W, which uses Acros+G, is great for everyday monochromatic photographs. Compatible with fourth (except X-T3/X-T30) and fifth-generation X-series cameras, as well as “newer” GFX models.

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2025

Posted on December 15 by Ritchie Roesch

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 in 2025.

It’s been awhile since I did one of these articles—the last time was sixth months ago. There’s always some movement from month-to-month, but overall it’s pretty predictable. Taking a six-month view offers more clear picture than a 30-day snapshot. That’s why I waited until the end of the year before doing another. Even though it’s not December 31st, there’s unlikely to be any movement over the next two weeks, so it’s safe to conclude the order.

Twenty four of the Recipes below were also in the Top 25 at the mid-point of 2025; twenty of them were in the Top 25 of 2024. The order did change a little, but otherwise it’s the usual suspects. Those Recipes with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are typically 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. Classic Negative and Reala Ace are battling for a distant second and third place. Acros, Eterna, and Nostalgic Neg. are neck-in-neck-in-neck for the fourth, fifth, and sixth positions.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of 2025!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2025

#1:

Reggie’s Portra

Reggie’s Portra, which uses Classic Chrome, is now the number one top Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly! It’s always been popular, but interest in this Recipe has soared this year. Last year it was in third place, pretty far behind first. In 2025, it edged out the long-time reigning champion. Reggie Ballesteros created it in 2022 by modifying my Kodak Portra 400 Recipe to better suit his style and needs. Of the various Portra Recipes, this is the most versatile, and the most popular for portrait photography. Reggie’s Portra is compatible with X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras.

#2:

Kodachrome 64

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that was the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras on this website. It’s one of my personal favorites, and, really, a lot of people’s favorites. It moved down one position since 2024.

#3:

Vibrant Arizona

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It moved up one position since last year.

#4:

Kodak Gold 200

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200; the X-Trans III/IV version is found later in the list. The Kodak Gold 200 Recipes uses Classic Chrome. Ranked #15 last year, it has moved up quite significantly.

#5:

Kodak Portra 400 v2

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2; the X-Trans IV version is found below. This is one of my personal favorites. It uses Classic Chrome. This Recipe climbed two positions since last year.

#6:

Kodak Portra 400 v2

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that was the long-time #2 most-popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, including in 2024.

#7:

Kodak Tri-X 400

The Kodak Tri-X 400 Recipe, created by Anders Lindborg, is the long-time most popular B&W Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. It’s based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility with X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. This is one of my absolute top-favorite Recipes. In 2024 it was ranked 10th.

#8:

Kodak Portra 800 v3

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It climbed one position since last year.

#9:

Kodachrome 64

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. I use this Recipe quite often. It moved up four positions since last year.

#10:

CineStill 800T

This is an Eterna-based Recipe for X-Trans V cameras; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. This is the first Recipe in this list that doesn’t use Classic Chrome. In 2024 it was ranked 24, so it’s moved up quite a bit.

#11:

Pacific Blues

Pacific Blues is currently the most popular Classic Negative Recipe. This particular version is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there’s also an X-Trans V version a little further down the list. This is another of my personal favorite Recipes. It fell three positions since last year.

#12:

Universal Negative

It’s probably unfair to include this Recipe in the list because it’s not one, but 14 Recipes. Its inclusion is a little unfair, but here it is. It’s intended to be used with the Film Dial, or with any X-Trans V camera by mapping Film Simulation to customizable button. I have no way of knowing which of the 14 are the most used. This Recipe was published in 2025.

#13:

Fujifilm Negative

This Recipe uses the Reala Ace film simulation, which means that it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It wasn’t in the Top 25 last year; it’s position remains unchanged since June.

#14:

Kodak Portra 400

This version of Kodak Portra 400, which uses Classic Chrome and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras, was once commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. While it doesn’t rank nearly as high as it once did, it’s still quite popular. Last year it was ranked #6, so it has fallen quite significantly over the last year.

#15:

14 Film Dial Recipes

The Film Dial Recipe, which is for X-Trans V cameras with a Film Dial, is another one that’s a bit unfair to include since it is actually 14 Recipes. I have no idea which of them are the most used. This is another personal favorite. It climbed three spots since 2024.

#16:

Kodak Gold 200

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. This one fell two positions since last year.

#17:

California Summer

This is currently the highest-ranked Recipe that uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation (not including Universal Negative or the Film Dial Recipe sets). It’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It fell one spot since June; it was unranked in 2024.

#18:

Reala Ace

Reala Ace, which is for X-Trans V cameras, predates the Reala Ace film simulation, and is based on Classic Negative. This is also a personal favorite Recipe. In 2024 it was ranked #5, so it has fallen a lot over the last year.

#19:

McCurry Kodachrome

This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. It’s another Recipe that uses the Classic Chrome film simulation. It fell five spots since 2024.

#20:

Easy Reala Ace

This Recipe, which was created by Nathalie Boucry, uses the Reala Ace film simulation, which means it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It didn’t crack the Top 25 in 2024; it’s position remains unchanged since June.

#21:

Pacific Blues

This is the X-Trans V version of the Pacific Blues Recipe. Last year it was unranked; it’s climbed four spots since the mid point of this year. This is another personal favorite Recipe.

#22:

Classic Color

This Recipe uses Classic Chrome and is compatible with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V models. Interestingly enough, Fujifilm has displayed two of my images (one was displayed twice) at events, and both were created using this Classic Color Recipe. It’s position remains unchanged since last year.

#23:

Vintage Kodachrome

Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly (it was the fifth one published), and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #11 in 2024, so it’s fallen quite significantly. Just a couple of months ago I stated that this was the most pivotal Recipe.

#24:

PRO Negative 160C

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It’s fallen three spots since last year.

#25:

Fujicolor Super HG v2

A Classic Negative based Recipe co-created by Thomas Schwab that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). It was ranked #18 last year.

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Vanilla Ice Cream with Sprinkles — Pal2Tech Explains Film Sims & Recipes

Posted on December 15 by Ritchie Roesch

*Ice Cream Trailer* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – Kodak Vision3 250D

What a fun surprise to watch the latest Pal2Tech YouTube video! For those that don’t know, Pal2Tech is one of the top Fujifilm-centric YouTubers, and for a very good reason: he’s awesome at explaining complex things in an easy-to-understand way (and often in an entertaining way). His library of videos is a treasure trove of information. I always recommend his channel to those new to Fujifilm. Even if you are seasoned in the X-series system, there’s a lot that you can learn. And beyond that, some of his “other” content is really cool, like the OJ Simpson video. If you’ve never watched his stuff, be sure to visit his channel today.

In his most recent upload, Pal2Tech discusses Film Simulations and Recipes. I’m not going to spoil it, you’ll just have to watch the video, which I’ve included below. For those looking for the Film Simulation Recipe specifically mentioned in the video, click here. Dish yourself a bowl of vanilla ice cream, grab a spoon, and enjoy the video.

10 Fujifilm Recipes for a 1970’s Aesthetic

Posted on November 19 by Ritchie Roesch

After yesterday’s post about a potential “Film Era Dial” coming to a future Fujifilm camera (probably the next X-Pro), I thought I’d showcase some Film Simulation Recipes that produce a look from a specific era: the 1970’s. I might make similar articles for other decades, probably the 1980’s and 1990’s. Today, though, we’re heading back in time to bellbottoms, tie-dye, and disco—a time when color photography was gaining popularity, largely thanks to New American Color photographers like Eggleston, Shore, Meyerowitz, Sternfeld, Misrach, Haas and others.

Most likely, a 1970’s aesthetic on a “Film Era Dial” will be based on the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation, which is specifically intended to look like prints from the 1970’s. But, there were a variety of “looks” from that period. Many different Recipes can emulate a ’70’s aesthetic, and not just those that use Nostalgic Neg.. For this article, I’ve handpicked 10 Recipes, which you’ll find below, that produce pictures with similarities to images from that era.

Kodachrome II

There are three distinct eras of Kodachrome, the most iconic film of all time. This Recipe is a facsimile of the second era, which was from 1961 to 1974. In other words, this could also be a 1960’s era aesthetic. The third era, which my Kodachrome 64 Recipe mimics, also could be a 1970’s look, although it’s just as much a 1980’s and 1990’s aesthetic. The Kodachrome II Recipe is more of an early-to-mid ’70’s look. The specific version above is for X-Trans III models; for X-Trans IV click here, and for X-Trans II click here.

Vintage Kodacolor

While not specifically intended as a 1970’s aesthetic, the Vintage Kodacolor Recipe does produce photos that have a similarity to some prints from that era. The Kodacolor II 126 is another to consider for a similar aesthetic.

Old Kodak

Old Kodak is another Recipe that’s not necessarily intended to specifically produce a 1970’s aesthetic, but it’s easy to see that it does. It’s also the most “Nostalgic Neg.”-like of the Recipes in this list that don’t use that film simulation.

Old Ektachrome

This Recipe produces an Ektachrome aesthetic that’s reminiscent of magazine photos from the ’60’s and ’70’s. It’s more of a pre-E6 look, maybe more like E3 or E4, which (like Kodachrome II) makes it an early-to-mid ’70’s aesthetic.

GAF 500

GAF 500 (also sold as Anscochrome 500) was an ultra-high ISO (for the time) slide film introduced in 1967 and discontinued in 1977. While it was never as popular as Kodak films (not even close), it’s still one emulsion that the 1970’s were captured on.

Nostalgic Americana

None of the prior five Film Simulation Recipes use Nostalgic Neg., while Nostalgic Americana and the four below all do. This Recipe was modeled after photographs found in vintage Arizona Highways issues from the ’60’s and ’70’s.

Kodak Vericolor VPS

This Recipe is a late-1970’s and early-1980’s color negative film aesthetic.

1976 Kodak

The 1976 Kodak Recipe was modeled after some of Joel Meyerowitz photographs from the mid-1970’s, especially his pictures from 1976 specifically.

1970’s Summer

This Recipe is a facsimile of New American Color style photographs, and produces a warm summertime vibe.

1971 Kodak

1971 Kodak is a Fuji X Weekly App Patron Early-Access Recipe, which means that only App Patrons have access to it at the moment (eventually it will be available to everyone). It’s modeled after some old family prints of my dad from 1971 and 1972, likely shot on Kodacolor-X film.

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Just Learn to Shoot & Edit RAW (say the gatekeepers)

Posted on November 13 by Ritchie Roesch

*Fire, Truck* – Lordsburg, NM – Fujifilm GFX100S II – 1970’s Summer Recipe

There’s a frustrating comment I receive every now and then. It’s been going on for years and years—pretty much since I started making Film Simulation Recipes—and it continues to this very day. It goes something like this: “If you just learned to edit RAW, you wouldn’t need Recipes.” It can be said many different ways, but that’s always the gist of it. Sometimes it’s stated a bit nicer with a beating around the bush, and sometimes it’s said more harshly, occasionally with swearing. I’ve even been told once that I’m doing much harm to photography. Someone even threatened me physically, should they ever see me on the streets.

All of that is crazy wild. It’s bananas. Did Edwin Land get this reaction with the Polaroid? Maybe, I don’t know. It just seems like a weird response to someone else’s personal workflow choice. It’s gatekeeping.

*Horsetail Falls from Bridge* – Columbia River Gorge, OR – Fujifilm X100V – Improved Velvia Recipe

Gatekeeping, which says that only photography done the “right” way is correct and all other methods are incorrect, is a big problem. To be clear: there’s no right or wrong way to do photography, only whatever works for you personally. Anybody who says otherwise is flat out wrong, and couldn’t be more wrong. But there are, unfortunately, many people who will tell you that photography must be done a certain way or else it’s less legitimate. There are a several reasons why people gate keep, so let’s look at some.

Photography is deeply personal, and many people tie their identity to how “skilled” they think they are. When someone else succeeds with a different method—shooting JPEGs, iPhone photography, etc.—it threatens the fragile belief that their way is the only legitimate path. It’s a defensive shield: If you do it differently and are successful, then my choices—and hence myself—might be less special.

*Pool Remnant* – Rodanthe, NC – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Kodak Tri-X 400 Recipe

Kind of similarly, people who learn a lot can mistake knowledge for superiority. You’re doing it wrong is a shortcut to feeling important. Unfortunately, this kills community. You see it all over the place in forums and comment sections of many websites. This is also used by trolls, who may think they’re knowledgable while oftentimes being quite ignorant.

Photography has a long, technical history. Many photographers were taught rigid rules, such as shoot RAW, use full frame, manual-mode is the only real mode, rule-of-thirds, sunny 16, and many, many more. These types of rules evolve over decades, but they always seem to exist. They serve a purpose: give structure to those early in their journey; however, over time, these types of rules tend to harden into what some believe to be absolute truths. Instead of guidelines that helped for a time, they become laws that must be followed. But, remember, in art rules are meant to be broken.

*Barn by the Tetons* – Grand Teton NP, WY – Fujifilm X-E1 – RAW edit from 2016

Photography used to be expensive, slow, and technical, which meant that only some people were photographers, and most were not. Now everyone has a camera in their pocket, and everybody’s making pictures. For some, that democratization feels like a loss of status. Gatekeeping is a way of preserving a hierarchy that no longer naturally exists. I’m a real photographer because I do it this way, and you’re not because you don’t. It’s a game of king-of-the-hill, except nobody else is playing.

Some photographers confuse process with vision. They think creativity comes from the mechanical steps—RAW workflow, layers and curves, editing rituals—rather than from seeing the world in a certain way. When someone simplifies the process, it feels like “cheating” to them. In the end, what matters is if the photo fulfills the photographer’s vision, not what specific steps it took to get there.

*McWay Falls View* – Big Sur, CA – Sigma DP2 Merrill – RAW edit from 2014

Gatekeeping in photography is almost always born from fear—fear of losing relevance, fear of being wrong, fear of being overshadowed, fear of loss of control, fear of competition, etc.. Creativity, on the other hand, comes from curiosity, play, and the freedom to break rules—rules that gatekeepers cling to as if they define the medium.

Getting back to the original statement that inspired this post—if I just learned to edit RAW—well, I shot and edited RAW for years. There are several pictures I’ve included in this article from that era of my photography when I did shoot and edit RAW. I know how to do it, I just don’t enjoy it, so I no longer choose to do it. I don’t personally find any fulfillment in sitting at a computer for hours making all sorts of various adjustments to my pictures. After doing it for years, I realized that it’s just not for me. And that’s ok. There’s no right or wrong way to do photography. I don’t feel that my photography suffers from a lack of RAW editing; actually, I feel that the restraint produces a more authentic result, which I’m quite pleased with.

*Red Chairs* – Cambria, CA – Nikon D3300 – RAW edit from 2015

Invariably, someone will drag Ansel Adams into this argument. Adams spent hours in the darkroom developing film and printing enlargements, with masterful dodging and burning. That’s how photography should be done, except now it’s Lightroom and not a darkroom. All of this ignores Adams’ love for Polaroid photography, which he called one-step photography. Typically, the first step is image capture, and the second is image development, but Polaroids only required the first step (hence, one-step photography). Adams wrote, “The effect of one-step processing on both amateur and professional creative photography has been revolutionary.” One of his well-known Yosemite pictures was captured on a Polaroid, and most who view it are unaware. He wrote a whole book about this topic. Using Film Simulation Recipes is a type of one-step photography, and it can indeed be revolutionary.

Anyway, just because someone chooses to shoot JPEGs on their Fujifilm camera with Film Simulation Recipes does not mean they don’t know how to edit a RAW file. And even if they don’t, that doesn’t make them any less of a photographer. It’s not how you arrive at the destination, it’s the destination itself—the photograph—that matters, and whether or not it fulfills the vision of the photographer.

Most ideal Film Dial ideas

Posted on October 20 by Ritchie Roesch

I just got back into town from an epic 10-day trip. I’ve been up since 1:30 AM, so I apologize for the typos that will inevitably be found in this article. This is a followup to my last post, which I wanted to write while traveling, but it just didn’t work out. The basic premise of this is simple: if I were to design the ultimate Film Dial for Fujifilm, what would that look like?

Fujifilm introduced the Film Dial on the X-T50 about a year-and-a-half ago. They included one on the X-M5. The upcoming X-T30 III will apparently have one, too. The Fujifilm X-E5 also has one, although implemented slightly differently. It’s safe to say that the Film Dial is sticking around for awhile, and for good reason: it places one of Fujifilm’s most important and beloved features in a highly visible and easily accessible position on the camera. The initial implementation of it is good, but certainly not perfect. There’s room for improvement, and I believe Fujifilm is working towards that. As they make it better, don’t be surprised to find it on more and more models in the future.

Going forward, I believe there will be two variations of the Film Dial: knob and wheel. The knob version is found on the X-T50, X-M5, and the upcoming X-T30 III; the wheel version is currently only on the X-E5, but it could be included on the eventual X-Pro3 successor, as well as the someday X100VII. They’re similar, but not identical—the knob version has eight Film Simulations (plus three custom slots, as well as “C” which is Off), while the wheel version has only six Film Sims. The wheel Film Dial has the ability to save Recipes into FS1/FS2/FS3, and hopefully that functionality comes to the knob version at some point.

*Fujifilm X-E5 & 23mm f/2.8 – Great Smoky Mountains NP, TN – Velvia Film (Film Dial Recipe)*

Whether we’re talking about the knob or wheel Film Dial, very simply it could be made much better. Perhaps this is something Fujifilm will consider for X-Trans VI, which will likely debut next year. The Film Dial should have the ability to save Film Simulation Recipes for each Film Simulation, and not just FS1/FS2/FS3. Undoubtedly, it can be done. It could even be done retroactively for the X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III via a firmware update, probably somewhat easily.

For the most ideal setup, though, I would take it a step further. Each Film Simulation should have the ability to store up to three Recipes. You could program three different Velvia Recipes into the Velvia slot, for example. To select which one of the three you want would be via a switch, maybe around the knob (for the knob version) or on the back of the camera (for the wheel version). It would have Recipe 1, 2, 3, Off as the options. Recipe Off would simply mean that the Film Dial would function as it does now, where it changes the Film Simulation and nothing else. Whatever JPEG parameters are programmed into the IQ Menu set is what it would default to, aside from (of course) the Film Simulation. Recipe 1, 2, 3 would be which of the three Recipes you want to use. If a Recipe hasn’t been programmed into that slot, the camera would prompt you to add one. These Recipes should have the ability of a custom name, so you can remember which is which.

FS1/FS2/FS3 would no longer need to take up three positions on the Film Dial; instead, you’d have FS-C, and the Recipe 1, 2, 3 switch would determine which FS1/FS2/FS3 you have selected (Recipe Off with FS-C selected would default to whichever Film Simulation you have set it to be within the camera’s menu). Also, the C position would no longer be necessary, opening up three Film Dial positions for Film Simulations that were previously left out. For the knob version, that might be PRO Neg (selecting either Hi or Std from within the menu), Eterna Bleach Bypass, and Monochrome; for the wheel version, it would likely be PRO Neg (again, selecting either Hi or Std from within the menu), Classic Negative, and Nostalgic Neg..

*Fujifilm X-E5 & 23mm f/2.8 – Great Smoky Mountains NP, TN – Kodak Pro 400*

Since this setup would allow users to program up to 30 Recipes on the wheel Film Dial, and up to 36 Recipes on the knob Film Dial, Custom Settings presets (C1-C7 on most cameras, C1-C6 on some, and C1-C4 on others) would no longer be necessary for Recipes. In other words, Fujifilm should not include the IQ Menu options within Custom Settings presets. You’d still have C1-C7, for example, but it would be focus settings and sound settings and things like that, and not Recipe settings. This would solve an issue that a lot of people have vocalized about how Custom Presets currently work, while also greatly increasing the number of Recipes that can be programmed into the camera at any one time. It’s a big win-win.

There are a few other things that Fujifilm should do. First, when it comes to Acros and Monochrome, there needs to be a way to switch between the +Ye, +R, and +G filter options quickly and easily when using the Film Dial. Maybe a customizable Fn button? Second, the camera should come factory-default with Recipes programmed into the Recipe 1 position for all of the Film Simulations (except, perhaps, for FS1). It could be Recipes that Fujifilm themselves have created, or they could tap into the community for this (I’d be happy to help). Lastly, there should be a way to transfer Recipes directly from your phone to the camera (again, I’d be happy to help).

That’s how I believe the Film Dial should most ideally be implemented. It would greatly increase the number of potential Recipes available in-camera, and it would solve a menu problem that many have complained about. Not everyone will love it (particularly the anti-Film Sim, RAW-only, JPEG-never types), but I’m confident that most people will appreciate it, and it would certainly be a major selling point for whichever cameras have the Film Dial.

What’s the Most Pivotal Recipe?

Posted on October 2 by Ritchie Roesch

*The Early Photographers* – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – Vintage Kodachrome

After publishing yesterday’s article Camera Makers are Joining the Recipe Fun, I took a moment to consider what was the most pivotal Film Simulation Recipe that ultimately kicked off the Recipe revolution. What one Recipe deserves the most credit? There are definitely a few worth considering, but one stands out to me as the most crucial, and without it, we might not be talking about Recipes today.

I considered the original Classic Chrome Recipe from August 2017 (it was the sixth article published on Fuji X Weekly). It actually predates this website (it was originally published on a now long-defunct blog), so it’s been around a long time. It was one of the very first Recipes for Fujifilm cameras—heck, maybe the first, I’m not certain (and probably depending on how strictly you define it). Right now it’s the sixth most popular Recipe of all time (based on page-view statistics). I think it would be easy to pick the original Classic Chrome Recipe as the most important; while it is clearly a crucial Recipe, I don’t think it is quite the most pivotal.

*Onaqui Horses* – Dugway, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – Vintage Kodachrome

Next up I considered the X-T3/X-T30 version of Kodachrome 64. There was a big leap in growth for this website in 2020, unlike anything before or since. While each year has seen some growth, the jump from 860,000 page-views in 2019 to 3.7 million in 2020 was incredibly massive—over 400% increase! (For those wondering, we’ve had over 10 million page-views for the last two years in a row, and we’re on track to top it again this year). By far, the most popular Recipe of 2020 was Kodachrome 64, so it obviously played a big role in the popularity of Recipes in-general.

Another one that certainly deserves some credit is the followup version of Kodachrome 64 for X-Trans IV (except the X-T3/X-T30), which is the all-time number one most popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, viewed well over 600,000 times on this website. This has been the long-time most popular Fuji X Weekly Recipe, until very recently when it was overtaken in 2025 by Reggie’s Portra.

Above: Vintage Kodachrome Recipe

There are a number of Recipes that played a critical role in perpetuating straight-out-of-camera photography, but one stands out to me as the most important: Vintage Kodachrome. Published on October 21, 2017, it’s one of the oldest Fuji X Weekly Recipes—the fifth oldest, in fact. It’s a long-time fan favorite—the fourth most-viewed of all time—and obviously its popularity was particularly paramount in the growth of this website and Recipes in-general. What makes it the most crucial, though, are two things: it was the first Recipe that required more radical adjustments (such as maximum Highlight and minimum Shadow combined with underexposure), and the first to mimic a specific film stock from a specific era. This particular Recipe opened my eyes to what might be possible on Fujifilm cameras. I realized that I could do so much more; a lot of future Recipes would never have happened without this one first. So, yes, it’s one of the all-time most popular, but it also set the stage for future Recipes like Kodachrome 64 and many, many others. I can’t think of another Recipe that was more important than this one.

If not for Vintage Kodachrome, Fujifilm might not have given the X-E5 the ability to save three Film Simulation Recipes on the Film Dial (including using the word “Recipe” within the camera’s menu). There likely wouldn’t be a Fuji X Weekly App. I probably would never have made Ricoh Recipes. Nikon might not have Imaging Recipes. OM Systems likely would not have just announced Creative Recipes. Vintage Kodachrome was a critical step in the advancement of Fujifilm Recipes, and without it things probably would look just a little different today—not just within Fujifilm, but across the photo world.

Camera Makers are Joining the Recipe Fun

Posted on October 1 by Ritchie Roesch

I was quite surprised this morning to see OM Systems (formally Olympus) using the Recipe concept and name for their OM-3 cameras. Instead of calling it Film Simulation Recipes, they named it Creative Recipes. Last year, Nikon also began using the Recipe concept, with the title Imaging Recipes. There are other similar concepts, like Panasonic LUTs, that have recently emerged.

When I published my first two Film Simulation Recipes—which were originally shared on my previous (and now long-defunct) website before they were posted to Fuji X Weekly when I began this blog in 2017—the whole Recipe concept was brand-new. The straight-out-of-camera JPEG community was much, much smaller back then, and often this community existed in the shadows because not shooting RAW was heavily stigmatized. Some photographers were shooting JPEGs, and a few shared their settings, which typically more simply looked like: Classic Chrome, Color +1, Highlight -1, Sharpness -1. In 2017, almost nobody had heard the term Film Simulation Recipe, and for those who had, most—if not all—were visitors to this website.

*Hair & Lips* – Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X100F – Classic Chrome Recipe

The word “recipe” has existed within the photo community for a long time now—I certainly didn’t invent it. Film photographers would create and share darkroom recipes, which were the specific chemicals and times to achieve certain results with specific films. I learned fairly recently that both Capture One and VSCO call their custom-built presets “recipes” and have done so for many years. Five or six years ago someone asked me why I used the word Recipe for JPEG camera settings, and my answer was: they remind me of cookbook recipes. When my wife learned that I was calling them Recipes, she told me it was cringe, and I probably should have thought of a different word.

But here we are eight years later, and Recipe has solidified itself within the lexicon. Fujifilm is officially using it, as are Nikon and OM Systems. It’s becoming increasingly common terminology across the photography continuum. Perhaps more important than that, the acceptance of straight-out-of-camera JPEG photography as a legitimate path has increased by leaps and bounds. There are still some gatekeepers who insist that all serious photographers must shoot RAW, and JPEG photography is only for amateurs, but that ideology has significantly decreased over the last few years. There’s no right or wrong way to do photography—do what works best for you, whatever that is.

*California Coast* – Montaña de Oro SP, CA – Ricoh GR III – Vibrant Nostalgia Recipe

I’ve published over 400 Film Simulation Recipes for Fujifilm cameras since 2017. In August 2021, I began publishing Recipes for Ricoh GR cameras. I published some Nikon Z Recipes in 2022. This helped spread the concept across brands, reaching new communities. This whole thing has grown rapidly, and I’ve had a front-row seat to it all. I’m amazed to see how far it’s come, and honored to have played a major role in it.

One difference between Fujifilm and Ricoh Recipes vs. Nikon and OM Systems Recipes is that the former is largely community driven and the latter is largely corporately driven. In other words, what exists for Fujifilm—the whole community—is almost entirely an organic movement, which started with regular customers—people who weren’t well-known—who spread it across the brand by word-of-mouth. It was a bottom-up initiative, and not top-down. Same for Ricoh. It came very naturally from the enthusiasm of the customers. Nikon and OM Systems (and I’ll throw Panasonic into this, too) are attempting to jumpstart the movement from HQ. I don’t blame them for doing so—if I were a camera maker, I’d want to do everything possible to foster such a community for my brand. If it’s not happening organically quickly enough, why not build it yourself? Other camera makers will inevitably join in. By the way, this isn’t my observation; an industry insider pointed it out to me, with the prediction that the corporately-driven communities are less likely to be as strong as the organic communities. Time will tell, I guess. I sincerely wish them all great success, and I truly hope that it does catch on for every brand, and isn’t just a passing fad. I’d like to see this continue to grow and grow and grow across all of photography.

Something that I’d like for Fujifilm to help implement—something that some of these other companies are doing better—is an easier process to add Recipes to the camera. Right now it’s pretty much an all-manual process. You should be able to transfer Recipes directly from your phone to the camera; preferably, you shouldn’t have to manually input them or even connect your camera to a computer. Best case scenario is that it’s done wirelessly right from your phone. I’d love to help Fujifilm create such a process, if they’re willing.

If you are unsure why JPEG Recipes—whether they’re Film Simulation Recipes, Ricoh Recipes, Creative Recipes, or Imaging Recipes—are popular right now, it’s because they’re so transformative. As I’ve said in the past: shoot more, edit less, and let your camera be your darkroom. In other words, Recipes make photography easier, more authentic, and more enjoyable. Film Simulation Recipes changed my life, no hyperbole. I became a more productive photographer while simultaneously improving my home life, while not sacrificing image quality. The journey has been incredible. The community that has sprung from Recipes is nothing short of fantastic—you all are truly the best. The community is the recipe.

15 Film Simulation Recipes for Fall Foliage Photography

Posted on September 24 by Ritchie Roesch

*Field of Gold* – Flagstaff, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Kodak Gold 200

It’s officially fall! The leaves on the trees will soon change colors, putting on a vibrant show before they drop off completely in time for winter. Autumn is such a great time for landscape photography. The season goes by quickly, and it’s easy to miss out if you procrastinate. That means the time is now to prepare your gear.

One aspect of getting your cameras ready is choosing the Film Simulation Recipes that you may want to use. A common question that I get at this time of the year is: Which Recipes are good for fall foliage photography? There are over 400 to choose from, and they all might be at least ok for this purpose situationally speaking, but there are some that are certainly better than others.

The fifteen Recipes below are all good for autumn pictures. I have used each of them, and can attest that these are excellent options. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list by any means, and some that might be quite good for fall photos aren’t included—if one of your favorites isn’t found below, feel free to mention it in the comments. Also, what one might like another might not; everyone has their own tastes and styles. Perhaps only a few of these 15 are a good match for your personal taste, style, and situation—there’s bound to be at least one that you’ll appreciate.

Without any further delay, here are 15 Film Simulation Recipes for Fall Foliage Photography!

Kodachrome 25

Sharp, clean, and classic. This version of the Recipe is for the Fujifilm X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, and GFX100S, and there’s another version for the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Elite Chrome 200

Consumer-grade Kodak slide film aesthetic. Compatible with all X-Trans IV cameras except the X-T3 and X-T30, as well as the GFX100S; for fifth-generation X-Trans and newer GFX, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak.

Kodak Gold 200

Warm negative film look. This version is for the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF, and there is another version that is compatible with the X-Pro2, X100F, X-E3, X-T2, X-T20, X-H1, X-T3, X-T30, and GFX100.

Kodak Ektar 100

Warm, colorful, and clean. Compatible with all X-Trans IV cameras except the X-T3 and X-T30, as well as the GFX100S; for fifth-generation X-Trans and newer GFX, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak.

Kodak Portra 160 v2

Soft and warm negative film aesthetic. Compatible with the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF; for the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, and GFX100S, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Strong instead of Weak.

Kodak Portra 400 v2

Warm negative film look. This version is for the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF, there’s another version for the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, and GFX100S, and another version for the X-T3 and X-T30.

PRO Negative 160C

Fujicolor negative film look. This Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

CineStill 400D v2

Warm and cinematic. Compatible with all X-Trans IV cameras except the X-T3 and X-T30, all fifth-generation X-Trans models, as well as the GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Fujicolor Superia 100

Soft Fujicolor Superia aesthetic. This version of the Recipe is for the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, and GFX100S, and there’s another version for the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Superia Xtra 400

Warmer and more colorful—yet more versatile—Superia aesthetic. This version of the Recipe is for the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, and GFX100S, and there’s another version for the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Pacific Blues

Moody and bold. This version of the Recipe is for the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF, and there’s another version for the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, and GFX100S.

Vintage Vibes

Retro aesthetic. Compatible with all X-Trans IV cameras except the X-T3 and X-T30, as well as the GFX100S; for fifth-generation X-Trans and newer GFX, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off instead of Weak.

Velvia Film

Colorful, warm, and versatile. This Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

The Rockwell

Vibrant, sharp, and bold. Compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Velvia

Colorful and sharp. This Recipe is for the Fujifilm X-Pro2, X100F, X-E3, X-T2, X-T20, X-H1, X-T3, X-T30, and GFX100.

The Destination is the Look — Buying Cameras for the Aesthetic

Posted on August 19 by Ritchie Roesch

A reader messaged me recently with a confession: while camera shopping the other day, the top factor wasn’t megapixels, ergonomics, battery life, AF speed, size, or any other spec sheet headline. It was how the JPEGs look straight-out-of-camera—the aesthetics of the pictures—and how easy or difficult it is to get that look. Five years ago that might have sounded odd. Today it’s normal.

Fujifilm grasped years ago that “look” is a feature, not a garnish. Their Film Simulations aren’t just color presets; they’re carefully engineered tonal behaviors—contrast, colors, hues—that feel intentional, and are cohesive across the lineup. Fujifilm used their vast experience with film to create their Film Simulations, which is why their camera-made JPEGs are so good. Photographers talk about “Fuji color” like it’s a place you can visit, not just a slider position in a photo editor.

*Coastal Mist* – Elk, CA – Fujifilm X-T5 – Velvia Film

Film Simulation Recipes fine-tune those Film Simulations into aesthetics that oftentimes replicate classic film stocks. By adjusting the various JPEG settings, you can achieve many different looks straight-out-of-camera: Kodachrome 64, Kodak Gold 200, Fujicolor Superia 100—these are just a few examples. I’ve published over 400 Film Simulation Recipes, found on this website and in the Fuji X Weekly App. Most likely there’s a Recipe that matches your style. As my newest catchphrase says: Shoot more, edit less, and let your camera be your darkroom.

Fujifilm makes it easy to achieve a lot of great (often analog-like) looks. You can reduce or even eliminate post-processing, which saves a lot of time (and quite literally changed my life—no hyperbole). A computer is no longer required. While Fujifilm is head-and-shoulders above the competition when it comes to in-camera JPEG processing, there are other brands that are also good, and worth considering. Ricoh GR cameras, for example, are capable of some excellent straight-out-of-camera looks. There are Nikon Recipes, and Panasonic has LUTs. Leica added a few more profiles, and Sony recently added two more FL (“Film Look”) options. Each has advantages and disadvantages.

Fujifilm is clearly in the lead, but since other brands have taken notice, they shouldn’t feel too comfortable. They need to continue to innovate, with more in-camera looks, more customization, but also more simplicity. Remember: our friend was just as interested in the ease of achieving looks as much as the looks themselves, and to an extent some of the competition actually has a leg up on Fujifilm. It’s easy to overlook the importance of simplicity, but it’s just as critical as robustness—those might seem like contradictory terms, but they’re not.

There’s another aspect to all of this that needs to be discussed, and that’s the point of diminishing returns. Eventually, spec increases mean less and less. At some point, a camera is more than fast enough, and speed increases are unimportant to most people. The megapixels are more than enough, and increases in resolution are meaningless to the majority of customers. Etc., etc.. There might even be negative side effects to these improvements, which could make them seem regressive to some. This is known as the Inverted U Curve. I think a lot of aspects of digital camera technology are nearing (or have already reached or even surpassed) the peak of the curve, which means that they’ll be less effective as marketing ploys. This provides the opportunity for other things that have traditionally been ignored to take center stage. This is why more and more, the JPEG output is a deciding factor—and in some cases, the deciding factor—in new camera purchases.

If you catch yourself picking a camera because you love how it renders the world, don’t feel silly. That’s not laziness; it’s clarity. It’s normal. Specs used to be the destination; today, for many, they’re just the road—the destination is the look. With Fujifilm’s Film Simulations and my Film Simulation Recipes, it’s never been easier to reach your destination.

A Roadtrip with the Fujifilm X-E5 using 11 Recipes

Posted on August 4 by Ritchie Roesch

I’m really excited, because I just published my first YouTube video in over a year! You might not be aware that Fuji X Weekly has a YouTube channel, but it does. I published two videos (not including Shorts) in 2024 (here and here), and three in 2023 (here, here and here). Those were a lot of fun, but YouTube videos are so much work. They take hours and hours and hours to create from start-to-finish. A good estimation—for those channels without a team of people—is one or two (or sometimes more) hours of editing for every minute of video published. That’s not including the time it takes to record the clips.

The video that just went live is a roadtrip to the Mission San Xavier del Bac in Tucson. This is the oldest still-used building in Arizona, and the oldest church. It’s where the city started (even though now it’s a little outside of town). The mission is a popular location for photography, and even Ansel Adams photographed it. I used 11 different Film Simulation Recipes on a Fujifilm X-E5. The adventure gets a bit wild, so hang onto your proverbial hats. I’ve included the video below—be sure to watch!

We tried a little different style for this new video. It’s a bit more relaxed, but hopefully entertaining. It gets a bit silly at times. Amanda (my wife) filmed it all using her Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujinon 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 lens and an upcoming Recipe for video (look for more details on that in the near-ish future). She also did almost all of the editing. There were some technical difficulties; hopefully a new mic will help alleviate some of the issues on future projects. This is also the longest video we’ve ever published, nearly three times longer than the previous longest. A big hurray for Amanda and all the work she put into it!

Even though I have published videos very infrequently over the last few years, the channel has (surprisingly) grown and grown. There are over 17,000 subscribers currently. Four of the last five videos have over 10,000 views, and two have over 16,000. That’s not bad for a barely-there channel. My hope with this new upload is to kick-off a restart of sorts. While I can’t promise anything, my goal is to publish new videos regularly, and not let so much time pass between them. But, in the meantime, I hope that you enjoy this one.

Retro Color — FXW App Patron Early-Access Recipe for Fujifilm X-Trans V

Posted on July 22 by Ritchie Roesch

*Savannah Central 7069* – Savannah, GA – Fujifilm X100VI – Retro Color

When Fujifilm released the X half last month, it included some brand-new filters, including Light Leak, Expired Film, Halation, and many more. One of my personal favorites is called Retro. Fujifilm doesn’t say exactly what the Retro Filter is supposed to resemble, but it’s an obvious vintage aesthetic. It reminds me a bit of Ormond Gigli’s color work of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, although I’m sure the similarities are coincidental. I do think the filter was inspired by 1960’s era Ektachrome, especially when push-processed, something Kodak began offering in 1968.

The one and only X-series camera that has the Retro Filter is the X half. You won’t find it on the X100VI or X-E5 or any other model; however, it is on Instax Evo cameras. This filter, plus a number of others on the X half, were inherited from the Instax department. In my opinion, Fujifilm should add the Retro and Expired Film Filters to the Advanced Filters section of X-series cameras. Light Leak and Halation should be added as JPEG options that can be applied to Film Simulation Recipes. I hope they do.

Above: Retro Filter on the Fujifilm X half

While the Retro Filter on the X half was the initial inspiration for this new Recipe, I leaned more heavily into a different (yet similar) picture aesthetic that I really like: the Retro Style Smart Filter on my Samsung ST76 digicam. This little pocket point-and-shoot is from 2012, and it’s not particularly great, but I really like the Retro Style Smart Filter on it, which is pretty much the only reason why I use that old digicam. The filter is intended to produce a vintage ’60’s and ’70’s look, although (again) the specifics aren’t identified. While it has some similarities to the Retro Filter on the X half, it is notably divergent—a bit softer, less bold, and more subtle (yet still pronounced). To me, it looks more like prints from that era, more so than push-processed slides.

I did consider both of these picture aesthetics when created this Retro Color Film Simulation Recipe, but I spent more time comparing my X100VI and X-E5 photos to the Samsung ST76 than the X half. That was the vibe that I wanted to emulate, more so than the X half images. I think this Recipe nails the look in certain situations, and is pretty close (but not perfectly matched) in others. I’m pretty satisfied with the end result.

Above: Retro Style Smart Filter on a Samsung ST76

You might ask why I replicated the Retro look from a cheap digicam over the Retro look from the X half. Initially, I was attempting to replicate the X half aesthetic, but I encountered some difficulties early in that process. If I kept at it, perhaps those things could have been overcome. My hope is that Fujifilm brings the Retro Filter to X-series cameras, which might make the Recipe obsolete if I made it. Aside from that, while the Retro aesthetic from the Samsung ST76 and Fujifilm X half both have their positive and unique characteristics, overall I prefer Samsung’s version, as Fujifilm’s can be a little too strong sometimes for my tastes. I like both, and they’re both somewhat similar, but the one that I like best is what I ended up mimicking.

This Recipe produces an aesthetic reminiscent of some photo prints from the 1960’s and ’70’s, maybe captured using Ektachrome X or Ektachrome 200. I did find a few examples of Ektachrome prints from the 1970’s (for example, this one), which aren’t terribly dissimilar, and maybe sit halfway in-between the Retro Color Film Simulation Recipe and the X half‘s Retro Filter. As with anything in film photography, there are a lot of variables that can significantly affect the outcome. I would say that it is the “general aesthetic” that the Recipe recreates more so than a specific film or process.

*Triton* – Tonopah, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI – Retro Color

This Retro Color Recipe looks great on sunny days, and can be especially nice during golden hour. Try both a slight underexposure and overexposure—the results are notably different, and you might prefer one over the other. It produces a certain look with overcast sky, which you could either love or hate (most people probably won’t like it). I would avoid this for nighttime situations, but early blue hour is fine. This Recipe wouldn’t be my first choice for portrait photography, although situationally specific, it might be ok for that. If you appreciate a warm, vintage aesthetic, give the Retro Color Recipe a try, as you might really like it.

This is a 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, X-T50, X-M5, and X-E5. It can also be used on the latest GFX models, including the GFX100 II, GFX100S II and GFX100RF.

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Retro Color Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X100VI and X-E5:

*7 Eleven* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Dusty Steering Wheel* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Sparkless Plug* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Eye Closed* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Inspection* – Arlington National Cemetery, VA – Fujifilm X100VI

*The Porter Machine* – Savannah, GA – Fujifilm X100VI

*Mission Arch* – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Storm over Mission San Xavier* – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Treasury Department* – Washington, DC – Fujifilm X100VI

*Big Flag* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Bashas on Main Street* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Vacancy at the Motor Hotel* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Afternoon Palm* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Craftsman* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Bougainvillea Sunset* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Tire Pile* – Waddell, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Fireplace* – Scottsdale, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Fading Sunset* – Somewhere over Arizona (I think) – Fujifilm X100VI

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Kodak Portra do Sol — Fujifilm X-Trans IV Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on April 23 by Ritchie Roesch

*Southwind* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4 – Kodak Portra do Sol

This new Film Simulation Recipe comes courtesy of Gilson Teixeira. “It started with your Bright Kodak Recipe, which I loved for its energy and vibrancy. But I was looking for something softer—still warm and colorful, but a bit more cinematic and relaxed. I imagined a Recipe that could bring out a golden, mellow vibe even on grey days. That’s how Kodak Portra do Sol came to life: my go-to point-and-shoot simulation for capturing a little warmth wherever I am.”

“As a Brazilian living in London,” Gilson told me, “the long, grey winters can be tough—and this past winter hit particularly hard. I wanted to create something that could bring a bit of Brazil’s tropical spirit into my everyday life. The name is a nod to my mother tongue: do sol means ‘of the sun,’ and I liked the play between Portra and porta—as if it were a ‘Door of the Sun.’ At the same time, something shifted creatively. After years away from photography, I picked up the camera again—not just to escape the grey, but to reconnect with something I thought I’d left behind. Photography has now become part of my self-care. During my 45–60 minute daily walks, I focus on light, angles, composition, and Recipes. That attention clears my mind and helps me recharge—especially through winter, it helped me stay grounded. If anyone reading this is struggling, I truly recommend reaching out to Samaritans—they’re there to listen, wherever you are.”

“Surprisingly, it was AI that brought me back to photography,” he continued. “I work in IT and focus on AI at Microsoft. I noticed how naturally my prompts leaned toward light and composition—photography had quietly stayed with me all along. I studied digital imaging back in 1994 at the New England School of Photography in Boston, so that knowledge was still there, waiting to be revived.”

*Back at the Ranch* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4 – Kodak Portra do Sol

“Bright Kodak is bolder and more punchy,” Gilson replied when asked what differentiates Kodak Portra do Sol from Bright Kodak. “I wanted something calmer. I removed Grain, reduced Color from +4 to +3, and softened Clarity from -3 to -1. I switched to Auto White Balance, with a gentler Shift (+2R, -6B) for a warm, flexible look, and added Color Chrome Effect Strong to deepen tones without over-saturation.”

“I see recipes as creative tools,” he added, “not shortcuts. They help set the mood in-camera, so I can focus on light and storytelling. With Kodak Portra do Sol, I’m not just capturing images, I’m capturing how those moments feel.”

I want to give a special “thank you” to Gilson Teixeira for sharing this Recipe and the story behind it, and for allowing me to publish some of his photographs. Please check out his Instagram, and leave a kind note for him in the comments. Thank you, Gilson!

*Photo by Gilson Teixeira — Fujifilm X-T30 II — Kodak Portra do Sol*

This Kodak Portra do Sol Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X100V, X-Pro3, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras, as well as the GFX100S. You can use it on newer cameras, too, but blue will render slightly deeper (try it anyway).

Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain Effect: Off
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Off
White Balance: Auto, +2 Red & -6 Blue
Highlight: -2
Shadow: -2
Color: +3
Sharpness: -2
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -1
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured by Gilson Teixeira using this Kodak Portra do Sol Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-T30 II:

*Photo by Gilson Teixeira — Fujifilm X-T30 II*

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Kodak Portra do Sol Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T4 and X-E4:

*Easter Egg Hunting* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Easter Swim* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

*Tractor Back* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4

*Feed Silo* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4

*Horse Walker* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4

*Seabee* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4

*Horse, Fence* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4

*Ready* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4

*Horse Walker Detail* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4

*Harkins at Night* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4

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Kodacolor VR 200 — Fujifilm X-Trans V Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on April 16 by Ritchie Roesch

*Coastal Arches* – Charleston, SC – Fujifilm X-S20 – Kodacolor VR 200 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

Kodak used the Kodacolor brand name for various emulsions going back to the 1940’s and continuing through the 1980’s. This new Film Simulation Recipe mimics a version called Kodacolor VR 200 (not to be confused with Kodacolor VR Plus 200, the predecessor to ColorPlus 200) that was introduced in 1982 and discontinued in 1986. It has a bit of a faded color aesthetic, like old prints from 40 years ago not quite stored correctly in a photo album. It’s not a Recipe for everyday use, but it’s great for specific situations where you want strong contrast, low saturation, and a retro look. In the right settings, this Recipe produces striking results with a distinct analog feel.

The Kodacolor VR 200 Recipe was emailed to me by Thomas Schwab, who has created or co-created a number of Film Simulation Recipes on this website. My Kodacolor 200 Recipe for X-Trans II cameras was his starting point; however, he modified it quite extensively using the newer options to get these results. I want to give a special thank you to Thomas for creating the Kodacolor VR 200 Recipe, and allowing me to share it will you all. Both myself and my son, Jonathan, had a lot of fun using Recipe on our Fujifilm cameras. Thank you, Thomas!

*Toyota* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Kodacolor VR 200

The Kodacolor VR 200 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, X-T50, and X-M5. It’s also compatible with the latest GFX models, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF. You can use this on some fourth-generation X-Trans cameras, namely the X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II (not the X-T3, X-T30, X-Pro3 and X100V, unfortunately), as well as the GFX100S, by setting Color Chrome FX Blue to Strong.

Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: DR200
Grain Effect: Weak, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: 3000K, +8 Red & -8 Blue
Highlight: +1.5
Shadow: +2.5
Color: -4
Sharpness: +1
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 Kodacolor VR 200 Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X100VI, X-S20, and GFX100S II:

*Shell Gas Station* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Old Yellow Car* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Blue & Rust Chevy* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Old Lady Truck* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Old Truck, Old Town* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Arizona Thunder* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Parked on Erie St* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Water* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II

*Old Television* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Mannequin* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Evergreen Under Bridge* – Charleston, SC – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Construction Corner* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Cardinal* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Concrete Pipes* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Cross Here* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Air/Water* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Hot Air Balloon at Night* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Harkins* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II

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