

I’ve had my Fujifilm X-T1 for less than two weeks. I plan to create many different film simulation recipes for it, but that takes time, so they’ll likely trickle out over the coming months. I did create three film simulation recipes, which you’ll find below. I like to mimic the aesthetic of vintage films with in-camera JPEG settings, as I learned photography in the film era. These three X-T1 recipes aren’t intended to mimic the look of any particular film; I just like how they look.
The in-camera JPEG options on the X-T1, which has an X-Trans II sensor, are different and much more limited than X-Trans IV or even X-Trans III cameras. Fujifilm continues to provide more and better features to achieve desired looks straight out of camera. While the X-T1 doesn’t have as many options, it’s still possible to get very nice pictures right out of the camera, no post-processing needed. Actually, sometimes it’s nice to have fewer choices as it makes things more simple.
Even though these recipes were created on a Fujifilm X-T1, they’re compatible with all X-Trans II cameras, such as the X100T, X-E2, and X-T10, as well as Fujifilm Bayer cameras, like the XF10, X-T100, and X-A7. The Velvia and Monochrome recipes are compatible with X-Trans I cameras, such as the X-Pro1, X100S and X-E1. I should also point out that my Fujifilm XF10 film simulation recipes are compatible with the X-T1 and other X-Trans II cameras.
Some of you have been asking me to create recipes that are compatible with the older models for some time now, and I’m happy to finally be able to share some. You’ve waited awhile! These three film simulations are just the beginning for the X-T1. I will be creating more. I hope to recreate some of my other looks with the X-Trans II sensor, but we’ll see how that goes. Some future recipes might require unconventional approaches. I can’t wait to see what I come up with! In the meantime, enjoy the recipes below.
Classic Chrome

Praying the Order is Right – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T1
Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: DR200
White Balance: Auto, -1 Red & -1 Blue
Color: +2 (High)
Highlight: +1 (Medium-High)
Shadow: +1 (Medium-High)
Sharpness: 0 (STD)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200

Rural Road In Winter – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Winter Boxcar – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Flaming Lemon – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Joyful Dining – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Opening a Soda Bottle – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Egg, Bowl & Rice – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Grill Fire – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1
Velvia

Pink Penguin – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T1
Film Simulation: Velvia
Dynamic Range: DR200
White Balance: Auto, 0 Red & -2 Blue
Color: +2 (High)
Highlight: -1 (Medium-Low)
Shadow: -1 (Medium-Low)
Sharpness : 0 (STD)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200

Kobe Cold – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Sushi Lamp – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

For Goodness Sake – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Anchored Caboose – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Red In The Woods – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

When The Season Is All Wrong – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Rudy Drain Winter – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T1
Monochrome

Rebuilt 24 – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1
Film Simulation: Monochrome (+Y, +R, +G)
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: +1 (Medium-High)
Shadow: +1 (Medium-High)
Sharpness : +1 (Medium -Hard)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400

Monochrome Lines – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Metal – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

When Life Gives You Lemons – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Soup – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Jo With Chopsticks – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Drinking Soup – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

Eating Rice – South Ogden, UT – Fujifilm X-T1
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